Look At The Cat I Killed In My Poultry Today
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page 0 · 29 posts · 18 participants
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This thread is a viral discussion where a poultry farmer shares a dramatic story of eliminating a large, aggressive stray cat (suspected to be a hybrid civet) that was preying on his chickens. The conversation shifts from the specific problem of bird mortality to a lively debate about the cat's species, its ecological role, and the ethics of using poison, with the farmer noting he burned the carcass rather than eating it.
Pain points:
bird_mortality
Credibility signals:
naming farm sizeciting years of experience
“For months, two cats (mother and son) have been disturbing me on my mini poultry farm. There was a particular night they killed 7 small chickens at a go.”
“You just lost money that's a hybrid of civet cat. that cat could have been worth more than all your chickens.”
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“They are useful in the ecosystem to control rats, snakes, lizards and other small animals.”
Unclassified: The discussion of the cat's specific species (hybrid civet vs African wild cat) and the debate on whether cats are useful predators or harmful pests.
page 1 · 29 posts · 17 participants
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This thread is a humorous, political allegory where a farmer shares a photo of a dead cat, sparking jokes about the cat being an APC politician or a 'bush cat.' The discussion devolves into banter about using specific poisons and offers no genuine agricultural advice, market data, or problem-solving.
“Who would have bought it? This is naija.”
“This is how Nigerians (the chickens) will have victory over APC (the cats) because Peter Obi (you) will win and become president of this Nigeria (the poultry)”
“APC cat.....see the vicious eyes like those of our politicians when observing our commonwealth”
Unclassified: Political allegory regarding APC and Peter Obi
page 2 · 31 posts · 23 participants
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This page is a viral discussion thread where users debate the identity of a wild cat (likely an African Wildcat or Civet) killed by a poultry farmer. The conversation shifts from condemning the killing to speculating on the animal's high market value and biological classification, with no actual agricultural advice or farming problems discussed.
Prices:
African Wildcat (dead): NGN30000.0 (general)
Credibility signals:
biology_teacherneighbor_from_cross_river_statemoved_here_30_years_ago
“Someone said its an African Wildcat. I googled it. He's right.”
“You do know it died after eating food mixed with poison.”
“A fool they say is someone that does not know and will not agree that he does not know.”
Unclassified: The thread focuses entirely on the specific animal specimen and its value/identity rather than general poultry farming issues.
page 3 · 31 posts · 15 participants
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This thread is a banter-heavy discussion about a user killing a wild cat that was preying on chickens, with participants debating the animal's species and the ethics of eating cat meat. Despite being in the Agriculture section, the conversation contains no agricultural advice, market data, or coordination efforts, focusing instead on wildlife identification and cultural food preferences.
“It's an African Wildcat. Yeah, cats generally eat birds of all kinds.”
“That's not a domestic cat, it's a wild cat. Those front canines.”
“Better brace up cos mama-cat is gonna come back hard on you and your chickens”
Unclassified: Discussion of killing a wild cat (African Wildcat/Lynx) that was eating chickens, including debates on whether to eat the meat and identification of the species.
page 4 · 27 posts · 21 participants
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This thread is a banter-heavy discussion about killing a cat, focusing on animal cruelty, the utility of cats versus dogs, and the specific poison (aluminium phosphide) used. It contains no agricultural content, market data, or farming advice, making it irrelevant to the research on Nigerian farmers' actual problems and trade.
“Cats are actually the best pet....”
“You killed a defenseless animal ..🤔”
Unclassified: General banter about pets, animal behavior, and poison usage unrelated to agriculture.
page 5 · 31 posts · 18 participants
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This thread is a reactive discussion centered on a user sharing photos of a wild cat they killed after it attacked their poultry. The conversation shifts from the ethics of killing the animal to practical advice on pest control, specifically debating the role of cats versus rats in farm ecosystems. While the original post mentions chickens being eaten, the subsequent replies focus on general farm management and the value of the cat's meat rather than a specific discussion on poultry feed costs or input prices.
Pain points:
bird_mortality
Prices:
wild cat: NGN30000.0 (village)
“Considering the number of chickens and chicks u have, I'm surprised you're not battling with snakes but cats.”
“This wild cat will sell for 30,000 in my village. Meat just wasted.”
“They are part of the ecosystem (food chain), like someone has jokingly said, rats will have a free day in the poultry.”
Unclassified: The thread contains significant off-topic banter regarding the morality of killing cats and the general role of cats in the Nigerian ecosystem, which overshadows the agricultural context of the original post.
page 6 · 16 posts · 15 participants
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This thread is a banter-heavy discussion about a user killing a wild cat, focusing on wildlife conservation, species identification, and unrelated personal anecdotes rather than agricultural production or trade. The conversation drifts into political commentary on Nigerian resource utilization and personal insults, with no evidence of farming inputs, livestock management, market prices, or coordination efforts.
“These wild life you are eating is what Tanzania and some east African countries use for generating billions in revenue from wildlife tourism.”
“I get your point and i actually agree with you. Nigerians would catch a whale and use it to cook peppersoup for the community.”
“It's like the piece of meat knows I'm itching to roast it... SMH”
Unclassified: Discussion of wildlife tourism revenue in East Africa vs. local consumption habits; personal anecdotes about pet cats; insults regarding maturity and wisdom.