Kitty and Dog Thread, Show Me What You Got, other critters welcome too

[ShrekDawg]

That's exactly what I figured would go on. It's either a secured pen or a secured lid on my box brooder. I'm afraid though she will sit on the brooder and break the heat lamp.

You could do MHP instead of the heat lamp.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You could do MHP instead of the heat lamp.

I like my heat lamp. I'm in control, and I only use it for a couple of weeks. No poopy pad for me.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I like my heat lamp. I'm in control, and I only use it for a couple of weeks. No poopy pad for me.

Very true!! It is definitely easier but for me since I raise such small numbers, it works great. Well, plus I read about it right before I got my first batch of chicks and after I had bought a heat lamp but decided that sounded more natural and went with it lol plus mine were spoiled and inside for 3 weeks heat lamp is a lot easier and simpler and the poopy pad I think is the grossest part of MHP but now that I’ve tried MHP, I don’t think I would go back. They are just so quiet with it. But I do think if I ever get meat birds then I will use a heat lamp for that just because it is way easier. So I can see where for some applications, maybe even most, the lamp is definitely better and simpler. And I think for real farms, Broodies accomplish the same thing for cheaper and simpler. but I don’t have any broodies atm. Maybe I will get some before my April chicks get here. Although for the poopy part, you can also use a towel or waterproof cover over it or so I’ve heard. I am hoping I get a broody though lol when I hatch my quail, I am not sure what I will use. I think I read for quail you can’t use MHP??? But idk.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Very true!! It is definitely easier but for me since I raise such small numbers, it works great. Well, plus I read about it right before I got my first batch of chicks and after I had bought a heat lamp but decided that sounded more natural and went with it lol plus mine were spoiled and inside for 3 weeks heat lamp is a lot easier and simpler and the poopy pad I think is the grossest part of MHP but now that I’ve tried MHP, I don’t think I would go back. They are just so quiet with it. But I do think if I ever get meat birds then I will use a heat lamp for that just because it is way easier. So I can see where for some applications, maybe even most, the lamp is definitely better and simpler. And I think for real farms, Broodies accomplish the same thing for cheaper and simpler. but I don’t have any broodies atm. Maybe I will get some before my April chicks get here. Although for the poopy part, you can also use a towel or waterproof cover over it or so I’ve heard. I am hoping I get a broody though lol when I hatch my quail, I am not sure what I will use. I think I read for quail you can’t use MHP??? But idk.

I brood my chicks out in a shed so noise isn't an issue for me. Plus I can look outside, especially at night and see that glow from the light, so I know they are okay.

I definitely prefer a heat lamp, and have my system down. Now it's just fitting this kitty in. I don't have the heart to kick her out of that shed. She loves the sunny window.

Chicks will probably get a floor brooder that goes to the ceiling so kitty can't sit on top of anything. The other option is to brood them right out in my shed. Or maybe I will have a big fat Cochin broody by than?

 

[Loopeend]

I have a 9 year old female Somali, her name is Farty McSmellybottom (this name slowly naturally created itself after experiencing her more).

She can fly too, weeeeee!

I liked this picture (and it was so hard to keep her still) but it had my ex's his head on it that I don't like so much anymore so I replaced that with another head of Farty.

She has a plastic fetish. She also hoards plastic in the attic. I'm amazed that she made 9 yo since she often does stuff like this with plastic;
There is a perfectly fine bed-sheets to the left, but no, IN plastic is a waaaay nicer place to sleep.

It is the first time owning a Somali and I am sold. Next ones are all going to eastern races like Somali, abbesyn, balinese, etc. They are so smart and active and affectionous! A bit like dogs.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What an adorable goofy kitty.

 

[N F C]

I have a 9 year old female Somali, her name is Farty McSmellybottom (this name slowly naturally created itself after experiencing her more).

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She can fly too, weeeeee!
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I liked this picture (and it was so hard to keep her still) but it had my ex's his head on it that I don't like so much anymore so I replaced that with another head of Farty.
View attachment 1761497
She has a plastic fetish. She also hoards plastic in the attic. I'm amazed that she made 9 yo since she often does stuff like this with plastic;
There is a perfectly fine bed-sheets to the left, but no, IN plastic is a waaaay nicer place to sleep.
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It is the first time owning a Somali and I am sold. Next ones are all going to eastern races like Somali, abbesyn, balinese, etc. They are so smart and active and affectionous! A bit like dogs.

She's beautiful! And funny. That's a good combination

 

[WhoDatChick]

I have a 9 year old female Somali, her name is Farty McSmellybottom (this name slowly naturally created itself after experiencing her more).

View attachment 1761490 View attachment 1761492
She can fly too, weeeeee!
View attachment 1761496
I liked this picture (and it was so hard to keep her still) but it had my ex's his head on it that I don't like so much anymore so I replaced that with another head of Farty.
View attachment 1761497
She has a plastic fetish. She also hoards plastic in the attic. I'm amazed that she made 9 yo since she often does stuff like this with plastic;
There is a perfectly fine bed-sheets to the left, but no, IN plastic is a waaaay nicer place to sleep.
View attachment 1761498
It is the first time owning a Somali and I am sold. Next ones are all going to eastern races like Somali, abbesyn, balinese, etc. They are so smart and active and affectionous! A bit like dogs.

Oh my!! This is hilarious!! .... and I love the name!!!

 

[ShrekDawg]

I brood my chicks out in a shed so noise isn't an issue for me. Plus I can look outside, especially at night and see that glow from the light, so I know they are okay.

I definitely prefer a heat lamp, and have my system down. Now it's just fitting this kitty in. I don't have the heart to kick her out of that shed. She loves the sunny window.

Chicks will probably get a floor brooder that goes to the ceiling so kitty can't sit on top of anything. The other option is to brood them right out in my shed. Or maybe I will have a big fat Cochin broody by than?

Whoops, I just realized I never replied to this!! Lol I’m sorry!! Did you ever figure out what to do?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Whoops, I just realized I never replied to this!! Lol I’m sorry!! Did you ever figure out what to do?

Trying to relocate kitty. She's currently out in my big shed scaring all my chickens. Hopefully they get used to her soon.