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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: sabrina on January 16, 2013, 04:17:26 pm

Title: Cat Bed
Post by: sabrina on January 16, 2013, 04:17:26 pm

The two cats sleep in the barn where the stables are and the chickens. Cats have their beds which are very cosy. This morning I noticed a chicken sitting in one of the beds and told myself to check later on. Took the ponies in at 3pm. chickens all went into their stable for the night. I remembered to look in the cat bed where Jacs was sound asleep on top of 6 eggs. Not one broken. chickens often lay in the hay racks but this was the first time they have taken over the cats bed ! :chook: :cat:

Title: Re: Cat Bed
Post by: Hermit on January 16, 2013, 05:26:00 pm

I have a chook that goes into the barn to lay its eggs in the cat beds. If a cat is asleep in there I have to go under the cat to get the egg!

Title: Re: Cat Bed
Post by: zarzar on January 16, 2013, 08:47:43 pm

lookks like you have a broody  :cat: lol

Title: Re: Cat Bed
Post by: Sbom on January 16, 2013, 08:50:00 pm

Six eggs in one day! Must go and give my hens another stern talking to..........

Title: Re: Cat Bed
Post by: HesterF on January 16, 2013, 11:25:23 pm

I'm just picturing the surprise of a cat with chicks hatching underneath! Guess it's unlikely but would be very funny (or a quick tasty treat).