Scored major points for Dad! Way to go 🥳

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

😆 thanks. She’s a happy kiddo that’s for sure now. Hopefully everything will continue to go well

Precious! Your daughter is going to be a great cat momma!

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

She’s done well. Plays with her a lot and gives her lots of time out and about. Still learning that there’s more to taking care of it other than playing. Life lessons of responsibility

aww what a sweet little kitten! I hope she and Maddison become the best of friends. I have 2 male cats that I got as kittens about 10 years ago. They are my best buds

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

She’s been spending every minute with it. She’s taken it all over the property. I had to keep telling her to let it sleep some 😆. Hopefully things will work out and she becomes a good friendly homestead cat

The little cat is going to win your heart

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

It’s slowly working on me 😂

how awesome was Maddisons face! Mom and Dad are awesome also! lots of fun ahead

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

She has spent all day with that cat. She knows this is her responsibility so it’ll be a good learning experience for her as well.

Lol. “Chloe, I’m not a cat person, so you’ll always be my favorite.” Lol. Ditto

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Chloe will always be my #1 😆.

Awesome job

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Stan, you're definitely on the right track, but there are a few things to note for establishing a successful outdoor barn cat. Here are a few tips based on research and animal behavior: Kittens this small need a chicken heat lamp at least at night. I would suggest securing a kitten in your garage/barn in this setup. This will also keep them from being harmed by racoons, who can easily reach into this cage. - No milk replacer at this age. He has teeth, softened kitten food (kibble with water) should be fine. - pairs are far more successful than lone kittens. They look out for each other, and their bond helps them remain at the home base. - provide climbing/a shelf in this cage. It will help teach kitten to think in dimensional space so that if something is trying to get it, it will remember it can climb a tree to escape instead of running all the way home. Lastly, vaccines are important if you want this kitten to survive. I would do the first 3 sets of shots. That way, kitten keeps healthy and doesn't risk your kids' health with anything they might pick up. Good luck on the kitten journey!

@corinnecivish7673

Жыл бұрын

Wow, didn't even think about the possibility of racoon assault, but it make perfect sense.

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. All things to consider.

Stan, you may not be a cat person but obviously you're a great dad. Miss Madison will enjoy her and I'm sure you and Mrs. RC will appreciate Callie's ability to be a critter hunter around the homestead. There are definitely times I wish we had an outdoor cat for the same reasons but I haven't been able to win that battle. Keep up all the great work, buddy, and I look forward to seeing future updates on the garden. As always, stay safe.

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! She’s a cute kitten and thus far it’s gone well. Madison has been taking that kitten everywhere on the property. Hopefully it turns out to be a good choice and she stays healthy.

I love cats! I really want a little barn cat but my OH dislikes them. He has never had a cat which means he is has no understanding od how lovely they are lol

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely more of a dog person, but some cats can be sweet. Hopefully this will work out and I won’t regret it. So far she’s pretty stinking cute

Very interested in this journey! We were considering an outdoor cat for the same reasons! Can’t wait to see how the training and acclimating goes.

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

We have a friend who’s raised several so we’re going off their insight. Hopefully it’ll all work out. So far so good.

I now have 2 indoor cats. One I got from down the street. She was tiny like Callie. I just adopted an 8 month old cat from the shelter. She is deaf. They are tolerating each other. I hope they will become playmates. I would love a barn cat but my neighbors dogs are mean and would kill it when it crossed the fence. I don’t know any way to keep it in a hog panel fenced property.

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

That could prove to be difficult. Hope the 2 become buddies. This has been an interesting experience. Overall it’s been okay but the real test will be once we allow her to roam freely.

Too young to be outside by itself.

@RockyCreekHomestead

Жыл бұрын

We’re not leaving it out unattended. Hopefully everything will work out

@Starry_Night_Homestead

Жыл бұрын

She looks like she should still be on milk too.