Sue1411 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Last night we had a heavy storm and when I shut the chickens in the run both they & I were anxious to go in as soon as possible. As usual when it got dark, my husband went outside again to lock them in the actual eglu for the night. Nothing unusual was seen and they had already gone in to roost. However... this morning we were woken by large amounts of clucking (unusual for our hens) and when we went to investigate we found that next door's large persian cat had spent the night in the eglu with our girls!!!! We can only think that the cat had gone into the eglu to take shelter from the rain whilst the hens were out and fallen asleep. What we can't understand is how our hens failed to notice this fact when they willingly went inside later onto roost. I can't believe they weren't killed being all cooped up together in such close proximity all night long. Anyway the moral of this story is to check the inside of the eglu first every night. Although I think the cat definitely came off worse in this case - the chickens had both already laid their morning eggs so couldn't have been all that stressed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Oh my goodness! I'm afraid it's the cat I feel sorry for It'll be terrified of chickens for the rest of it's lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 OMG I think the cat was probably terrified of getting pecked and clawed, maybe your chooks like the cat. I have a picture in my head of them snuggling up to its warm fur!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 OMG I think the cat was probably terrified of getting pecked and clawed, maybe your chooks like the cat. I have a picture in my head of them snuggling up to its warm fur!! And the cat lying there all night terrified to breathe! (Sorry, but I think it's hilarious! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Oh poor cat He'll be having bad dreams for years. I cant believe they all came out unhurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenlass Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Thats incredible!! Poor Puss. [Or daft Puss] gLAD THE GIRLS ARE ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I always check inside the eglu before closing up just incase our Black Rock has escaped again. Would never have thought of a cat inside!!! Hilarious really when you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I wonder if the cat and hens were already acquainted and that was why they weren't too bothered when they went in and found it there? But I do feel a bit sorry for the cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Brilliant !! this is why I LOVE this forum AND chickens,.....you couldnt make it up! this story made me and hubby chuckle out loud. thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocobo Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Aww... wow that's amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlipz Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 definitely the cat I feel for. I have two and both of then (even my enormous Maine Coon) have learned their lesson from coming too close to a chook! Poor cat - it will be in therapy by the end of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 How funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 That is so amazing. I shall check every night from now on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocchick Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I've been amused for days about this Lucky they are OK, maybe it was just like a big fluffy chicken and they cuddled up? I'm surprised they only made a fuss in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
