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Damn, Nipsy killed a bird
I let the boys out into the backyard after getting home. A couple of
minutes later Nipsy comes running in with a bird in his mouth. A little sparrow. I never thought he could actually catch one. It wasn't even dead when I saw that he had it but it wasn't going to be getting better. Then he finished it off. Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. Espy appears to be jealous. ----------------------- Jackie (the new sick girl) is still too sick to be out much but she seems to be putting on some weight. I can't feel quite EVERY bump in her spine. The vet said that after another week or so we'll try for some more blood for further testing. I finally found out what he was talking about when he said that he couldn't get blood out of her. I had some trouble getting her to eat the antibiotic and tried to hold her while putting the dropper into her mouth. Wow, did she put up a fight! Nothing was going down that throat. A little while later she ate it all with her food. Dave |
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"dgk" wrote in message ... Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! |
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"dgk" wrote in message ... Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! |
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"RobZip" wrote in message ...
This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! I think the old sage advice is a little overdone. I have two indoor/outdoor cats that have been out every day for well over a year and between the pair they've killed two sparrows, one mouse, a fair amount of butterflies and crickets and one gecko (who was clutched from the jaws of death and re-released outside). That's it. |
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"RobZip" wrote in message ...
This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! I think the old sage advice is a little overdone. I have two indoor/outdoor cats that have been out every day for well over a year and between the pair they've killed two sparrows, one mouse, a fair amount of butterflies and crickets and one gecko (who was clutched from the jaws of death and re-released outside). That's it. |
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On Thu, 27 May 2004 00:38:53 GMT, "RobZip"
wrote: "dgk" wrote in message .. . Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! Yes, but it isn't a very big backyard. And they can't get out of it. Weekdays I let them out when I get home after work and let them stay out until it starts getting dark. The door is open so they can come in whenever they feel like it. When I let them out they rush out the door and usually skid to a halt on the deck as the birds fly in all directions. I guess one flew a little slower than normal. |
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On Thu, 27 May 2004 00:38:53 GMT, "RobZip"
wrote: "dgk" wrote in message .. . Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. A surprising number of cat owners don't think their cat will hunt and kill when outside and doubt their ability to do so. Cats are very effective predators by nature. The old sage advice among rehab people here is that even a well fed, mostly indoor cat will hunt and kill something at least every third time it is outside. Not to be laying any sort of accusatory trip on you but, surprise - you got yourself a hunter there! Yes, but it isn't a very big backyard. And they can't get out of it. Weekdays I let them out when I get home after work and let them stay out until it starts getting dark. The door is open so they can come in whenever they feel like it. When I let them out they rush out the door and usually skid to a halt on the deck as the birds fly in all directions. I guess one flew a little slower than normal. |
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"Tracy" wrote in message om... I think the old sage advice is a little overdone. Not overdone at all. As in any other situation, your mileage may vary. Some domesticated cats show almost no interest in hunting although they are the exception. Others are quite active. I had 2 indoor/outdoor cats when I lived in Florida that would hunt in the canal behind the house. An average day would see them return with a few rats or snakes. That's just what they brought back. And they never missed a chow call either. |
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"Tracy" wrote in message om... I think the old sage advice is a little overdone. Not overdone at all. As in any other situation, your mileage may vary. Some domesticated cats show almost no interest in hunting although they are the exception. Others are quite active. I had 2 indoor/outdoor cats when I lived in Florida that would hunt in the canal behind the house. An average day would see them return with a few rats or snakes. That's just what they brought back. And they never missed a chow call either. |
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"RobZip" wrote in message ...
"dgk" wrote in message ... Ugh. I feel horrible. Sure, birds die all the time but I'm never going to let the cats out again without making enough noise so that all the birds get out first. This is one of the things I encounter doing wildlife rehab. Have you ever met any racoons with a heroin addiction in wildlife rehab? James Marz Born in lust, turn to dust. Born in sin? come on in! - Stephen King |
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