How can I protect a wren nest in a planter from house cat predator?

Subject: How can I protect a wren nest in a planter from house cat predator?

Date: Sun Jul 30 10:09:44 2000
Posted by Greta Ghee
Grade level: nonaligned School: No school entered.
City: Chilmark State/Province: MA Country: USA
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 964966184.Zo

Message:


We have a new wren nest on our porch in a planter.  We also have 2 big 
outdoor cats.  We fear as soon as the eggs hatch, they are destine to 
become dinner.  We are thinking about putting chicken wire around the 
planter or suspending the planter (i.e. moving it about 12 feet) well off 
the ground.  Which is the better strategy?

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