Author Topic: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?  (Read 1809 times)

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Re: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2013, 17:12:50 PM »
Alfie went through a phase of catching things in the spring but we haven't had anything for quite a while. Either he isn't good enough to catch adults of he's not bringing things home because Cleo is here!

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Re: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2013, 14:14:48 PM »
I just heard crashing and bashing...rushed downstairs and found Geoffrey on the kitchen work surface with a blackbird.  Lovely.

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Re: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2013, 13:39:39 PM »
I wish mine WOULD eat them!  :shocked:

They bring mice in still alive and just play with them  >:(

They haven't brought anything in for ages (touch wood) It was more spring time and it was babies  :'(

I think maybe their hunting skills aren't developed enough to go for the adults!
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Re: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2013, 13:10:05 PM »
Lupins on a mouse a day keeps the vet away and yesterday he ate the mouse  :sick:

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Re: Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 13:05:47 PM »
Today I have had 4 mice, half a rabbit and 2 Pipistrelle bats :shocked:
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Is it the time of year for cats catching things?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 12:23:12 PM »
Historically, ours have been little horrors for catching local wildlife all year round, but since Milly's attack last year they've not been going out as much and haven't really brought anything in.  My OH is away with work for a few weeks and they've been a complete nightmare!  There have been mice, shrews, birds, butterflies, toads, you name it, it's been brought in.  The crowning glory was yesterday when I walked into the dining room (where Milly takes her trophies so it must have been her!) and found the wing and foot from an adult pigeon.  Yes, just those bits :sick:

Sooo, is it that time of year when there are lots of things to catch, or are they missing daddy and are attempting to get him to come home by bringing him gifts?

 


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