Is this badger poo?

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  1. Love my chicken

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    IMG_7995.jpeg Is this badger poo?, I’m guessing it is as a hole had been dug. If it is should I be worried about my cats?
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    It could be a small badger, yes.

    We have cats and we have badgers. No problem.

    Say goodbye to your carrots, parsnips and autumn crocus though. :)
     
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    Cats and badgers will avoid each other, personally I prefer badgers to cats. Badgers can really move when startled.
    Agree about carrots, raised beds can help, I've had them try parsnips, but no real issues, beetroot are too hard, sweet corn is a favourite. Also can damage fruit trees especially cordons.
    Watch out for holes in the grass, regularly have trenches ploughed in the front grass, another excuse for not wasting money and time on a proper lawn.
    Autumn crocuses not touched though.
     
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      Our cat used to chase the badgers. But he was a big cat!
      And as for cats and foxes, here’s a nice photo of another cat.

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