I didn’t want one, but I gave in! NEW ADDITION!
Our daughter has been wanting a cat for years. Well I finally gave in and we now introduce Callie our new farm kitten. #farmcat #newaddition #homestead
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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
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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
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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
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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.