A New Predator Living in the Barn

[@diceportz7107]

This is how I have gotten most of my cats. They show up, I take them to the vet & we both live happily ever after.

[@michaelcox1071]

Yup, I have three that started out as kittens in my yard. One every year or two...

[@celeste.cutz2020]

He’s going to have kittens if this is a girl. I mean unless their fixed.

[@jenrutherford6690]

Your description is perfect .🙂

[@ARGamingSFB260]

I always wanted a cat like him but now i am happy beacause i know where thease predetor cats live and i kitten of thease cats witch is finally rescued if anyone wants to pet thease cats then ask me i. Know where

[@MyHumorIsBrokenLoL]

I found a random abandoned house cat that was pregnant (probably why it was abandoned) and it gave birth to Maine coon tabby mix babies. And that’s how I got my two cats.

[@carlacowling1789]

Our family dog died a few weeks ago. A week later coyotes pushed under the fence and killed all our birds but one. Now there's a feral cat so bold it comes in the house through our cat door. Had no idea how much work our old guy was doing.

[@Robsav-yx6vi]

So sorry about your dog passing. There only fault they don’t live longer

[@tripleyoker2049]

Respect old dogs

[@PghRN]

Your heart may not be ready for a new pup, but it sounds like your place needs one. So sorry for your loss. That pain is like no other.

[@landypandy2012]

Sry about your loss ❤️

[@cecelia6909]

So sorry about your dog😢

[@user-em8fq2ev4b]

Hobo cat: That is obviously a trap Pablo: That is obviously a trap, but he'll let me out eventually

[@shanek6582]

You’ve got that right, I’ve caught the same gray and white cat in my trap many times lol, you’d think he’d learn but I guess a full belly is worth it to him to have to stay in overnight, he always finishes off all the cat food inside, he’s not too traumatized.

[@changarookitty6920]

Pablo probably wouldn't have gone in, except he couldn't resist a trapped, cornered mouse in the trap!

[@shanek6582]

@@changarookitty6920 was there a mouse in there? I didn’t catch that I’ll have to go watch again.

[@jaysclub7538]

Cause Pablo is built diffrent

[@rachizzle615]

This is exactly how ancient cats became domesticated. Fun fact: cats are the only domesticated animal that humans didn’t catch and domesticate. The cats just showed up at farming settlements in the Fertile Crescent region and humans appreciated them hunting prey that messed with the grain supply.

[@Duke00x]

We are not exactly sure how we domesticated dogs (they are the first animal we domesticated so it goes WAY back into prehistory). But some of the possible ways are the same. It could have been that some of the more brave wolfs ate our casted away trash leftovers. The more aggressive ones were killed and the less aggressive ones were allowed closer and closer to the tribe and at some point it when from scavenging our leftovers out of our trash piles and to being thrown leftovers by us and from there we got use to each other and at some point started working together. So in short dogs may have also been domesticated without being caught first.

[@rachizzle615]

@@Duke00x I study evolution and have an advanced degree in it. I can try and explain what the best working theories are about dogs. Part of you already stated. What we think happened is when human tribes were nomadic, wolves followed them and ate the food scraps. Humans grew to respect them and even worship them. The two big working theories about how wolves became dogs involve humans capturing them. One is wolf mothers stopped caring for wolf pups that had mutations that made them smaller and humans took these pups and raised them. The other is that humans actually captured the weak and smaller wolves that had mutations as they were easier to catch. The main difference between cats and dogs is that dogs and wolves are very different. While cats pretty much the same creatures that roamed wild in the Fertile Crescent about 10,000 years ago. This is evidenced by the small wild cats that still roam in Turkey that aren’t exactly genetically the same as common house cats, but look exactly the same . Through the years cats were bred only for looks while dogs were bred for task work. This was something man became good at because of how dog genetics work. It’s all very fascinating and I could go on for a long long time.

[@rebecca7415]

@Rachizzle Fascinating and enjoyable to learn all your knowledge. I have a facination with ancient history and how we evolved. Thx!

[@Duke00x]

@@rebecca7415 Yes dogs have been domesticated at minimum 30k to 40k years likely even longer.

[@rebecca7415]

@Duke00x Super cool! I didn't realize that!

[@jaysonburke6839]

Hobo Barn Cat hunting a mouse at the end was adorable. Looks like she/he is interviewing for the job already.

[@BeeHus2256]

Catch the hobo cat. He/she needs shots to make sure they won't bring something bad to Pablo or anyone else. Get he/she fixed, then release. If they stay, they can earn their keep. If they leave, then at least they won't reproduce and add to the feral population. Over time they will adapt to you, farm life and their job.

[@savedbeliever]

But not before you make sure it isn't someone's pet,,,and that the cat doesn't attack the chickens and ducks,,,,or fight with Pablo

[@azalia1225]

100% agree, hopefully when the cat is caught he's either someone's pet so they can be told and maybe keep the cat inside at night or Morgans scent is on him long enough for Pablo to not see him/her as a threat so they can team up

[@Monkey-vm8uc]

I would domesticate it too

[@davidferguson8183]

@toopakinz u mean tame because domesticated is over thousands of years but he's good idea to take them

[@Monkey-vm8uc]

@@davidferguson8183 yea that’s what I mean thanks for correcting

[@elleh6907]

Just a tip for helping trap him, use something that smells really strong like a can of tuna or canned cat food. Kibble isn't super appealing to most cats, especially if he's being well fed on mice. I agree with the other people though that he needs to be trapped and given a health check up and test for transmittable diseases that could harm Pablo.

[@veramae4098]

My one remaining cat regularly has worms. Vet says it comes from the mice he eats. It was remarkable how much he improved after I finally broke down and took him to vet. Tapeworms and hookworms in the brown nuggets she had me bring in. He just seems "more" himself than before; can't put my finger on it but he's better.

[@loganproudfoot]

If the cat isn't chipped or claimed by anyone, and it doesn't have feral mannerisms, I like the idea of calling it "Hobo Barn Cat."

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin😊

[@sunriselady2716]

That’s a good one!

[@willgaukler8979]

...that name fits ....

[@carolkimbell5174]

Great name

[@MsNoPixel]

I agree with every single word in this post.

[@smithplayz1564]

The animal that was at 5:00 In Toby’s house isn’t a vole, it’s called a shrew and they’ll hunt mice and voles so they’re good to keep around

[@schattenfellvomwaldfuchscl5804]

True thing. They´re related to hedgehogs. I really hope your comment will be seen ^^

[@o0Sazie0o]

Shrews shrink their heads to survive winter apparently and they almost look like voles in that state, almost but not quite since they have a longer snout then a vole and the shrew's fur is usually darker. Kinda looks like a mix between a vole and a mole combined.

[@bodybuildingABC]

i looked up vole and i looked up shrew i didnt even know about them. Im amazed how you can tell them apart from this far, i was sure its just a mouse. does this shrew eat grain? or is it a pure predator?

[@schattenfellvomwaldfuchscl5804]

@@bodybuildingABC No , they don´t eat grain. Actually they are insectivores and related to Hedgehogs.

[@bodybuildingABC]

@@schattenfellvomwaldfuchscl5804 thats actually super interesting, ill look into these animals, thx for sharing!

[@Sundae2004]

"I got some chores to do" *BURNS DOWN FARM*

[@HoneyZee312]

IKR? ITS CRAZY HERE ON YT!

[@renedemers8218]

With Regards to the New Cat: You should probably try to trap Hobo Barn Cat to take to the vet to be checked out and neutered/sprayed, first, and then training and better introducing Hobo Barn Cat to Pablo Barn Cat.

[@mocabe01]

sadly, as I know. once a feral cat, always a feral cat...

[@janetleegreen8891]

@Renee You took the words right out of my mouth 😄😄

[@indicasmama]

@@mocabe01 not true, I have done TNR for year's & have trapped & had to keep several feral cats for various reasons. No, it is not easy to socialize a feral & can take years. And some are never totally socialized but it is possible.

[@apocalypticpioneers2116]

@@mocabe01 Based on my experience with feral cats, those are NOT the mannerisms of a feral. I think somebody's cat got out and found the barn.

[@morgandae]

@@mocabe01 that is true... although we don’t know for sure if it is fully feral or if it was once a pet/barn cat somewhere else and it just wondered off

[@skroozscrungus6738]

Morgan I want you to know that your videos are an extremely valuable part of my partners and I's routine and your videos are a great way to keep us grounded and in a peaceful state of mind. We are both 25, and live in the city and one day dream to live like you do. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@nancydeis7121]

I totally understand what you are saying regarding grounded/routine/state of mind. i have a few channels that i can say literally have saved my life during some dark days.

[@weirdo5540]

If you don't get a response on the lost pet pages. Take the cat to a vet to see if it has a microchip ID in it.

[@savedbeliever]

And if it doesn't attack the other animals.

[@artistchristos]

Agreed, the cat looks well fed so probably got lost or something and probably belongs to someone. Checking it for a microchip will be the first thing to do.

[@satelliteexile2089]

I'm surprised there's rodents running around with all the chickens, man. Those things Jurassic Park the hell out of anything they can catch.

[@jaysclub7538]

My check-ins massacured a cyote and copperhead their little raptors man

[@TuAmigoElMorrocoy]

Lol my grandma has chickens in her yard and I see them running with something in their beaks that I should was a rope or a shoe lace, it was a snake! I've also seen them kill mice and lizards, my gran's chickens are definitely tiny Raptors

[@anneirenej]

He certainly looks healthy. This is how we got Mr. Cuddles who is an excellent mouser and barn cat. No one claimed him.. so he is ours now.

[@newguy3588]

That's how I got my cat Bill, dude knows how to manipulate humans. He's now 5 or 6 pounds heavier than when I found him. :)

[@qthirteen13]

I bet the mice don’t call him Mr. Cuddles 😉 😂

[@chadnorris8257]

Definitely catch the cat, make sure it's fixed, and has its shots, and release it back into the barn. Unless it and Pablo are attacking each other, I don't think there's much of a problem.

[@mahazkei7709]

Same plan. I'd also make sure it socialises a bit with you and Pablo so there's less chance of the cats fighting and that cat being agressive towards you or the other animals.

[@coyotetrickster5758]

I agree, plus the demeanor is an unknown, not just toward Pablo, but to the birds. Socializing it and keeping an eye on the situation is important.

[@savedbeliever]

But it could attack the chickens and ducks,,, so that has to be proven first.

[@chadnorris8257]

@@savedbeliever Presumably Toby would protect the livestock against feral barn cats. Unless he gets confused about something that looks like a house cat chasing the animals. I would hope that Hobo Barn Cat sticks to the barn, where Toby doesn't go, so I'm more worried about him or her hurting Pablo than the chickens or ducks. The geese probably don't have to worry about a house cat.

[@savedbeliever]

@@chadnorris8257 right, I wouldn't like to see Pablo feeling always threatened. It was his home first.

[@DoYerBest]

As someone that used to work in wildlife control, I found that semi-concealing that style of trap yielded the best results, like along a wall with a couple boxes blocking the other side

[@tmsciutto]

I say catch it. Get it fixed and checked out by a vet then let it live on your property.

[@KenS1267]

This. The last thing anyone should want is uncontrolled breeding of feral cats.

[@arakwar]

It may be a neighbor cat. He should first take the video and see with his neighbor. If the cat is already OK, it's not an issue then.

[@TheCAshton4]

I agree with catching it and getting it fixed. I allowed one stray cat into my barn and before you know it I had 30.

[@savedbeliever]

After making sure it's not someone's pet,,,,and it's not going to attack the chickens, ducks, etc,,,,or fight with Pablo

[@savedbeliever]

@@arakwar And make sure it isn't going to attack the chickens and ducks, or fight with Pablo.

[@googiesfairyfarm4834]

I saw that square whatchamacallit on top of the trap and my initial thought was that it was paper and the new cat had left you a note, “Hey, hooman... My dish is empty!”

[@carolw4506]

Same 😂

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

I thought the same thing.....

[@lever0811]

I thought that too. Hahahahaha

[@bexeme2818]

Same exact thought.

[@MagdaRantanplan]

I thought the same: gonna look what the cat wrote on the note

[@mysteroads5598]

It looks like Hobo is another tom cat, so you'll want to get him fixed or he'll beat on Pablo. He's also more likely to stay if he's fixed.

[@nataliecaldwell346]

I vote for a "catch and release" program. Catch the new cat, take him to the vet for vaccs and neutering, take him home and set him loose back in the barn. (After prooving to yourself that he doesn't actually live down the street!) 😁

[@juliechaud]

That’s a good idea to trap him/her, neuter, give shots and release. And you don’t know that this cat would eat birds ...

[@terrenusvitae]

In fairness to Lil, she probably thinks you have taken her old friend, put him in weird clothing, flattened him out and rolled him onto a painting. I'd be freaked out too.

[@bettyjeanpetrinovich7373]

🤭😁

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Lol, that's a good way to put it 😂

[@marshsundeen]

The cat in the photo does not blink. Kitties can find that intimidating. I saw, a cat at a zoo react like that. The zoo had large photos of snarling cats on the wall. One of the resident cats kept staring at the pic with his ears flattened.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@marshsundeen Interesting... But don't ruin the mood please.

[@marshsundeen]

@@DinnerForkTongue it is a cute photo. Just put them in spots where Lil will not see it. I don't think that is killing a mood.

[@Ailorn]

I agree with everyone saying to trap Hobo Barn Cat and keep him if he doesn't belong to someone else. You should hide the trap a little more so that only the opening is free then stop leaving out the outside food to encourage him to get in the trap

[@kathavri]

i love how he has a bond with each and every chicken/duck/goose/ literally animal on his farm ''in we go Red'' ''c'mon Ron Swanson''

[@flippyflamingo1114]

Dudes living in a cartoon lmao, i respect that.

[@ummitsashley9828]

Hobo is definitely a smart cat, there at the end he was avoiding the trap and checking out the trail cam. If you can tame him im sure he will be a great mouser/hunter. Best of luck!

[@goobfilmcast4239]

Add some old (unwashed) clothing items near the "new" cat's stalking area... maybe make a little bedding... get him/her familiar with your scent.

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Hobo: "Oh, so this is _your_ laundry I've been sleeping on... okay."

[@waryr11711]

Good idea!

[@TheHungryDwarf]

*Pablo Gets Trapped* Pablo: "Well if it isnt the consequences of my actions"

[@PisciLover]

I discovered a cat living in my garage. I put a heated pet blanket out, fed it for a couple of weeks and tried to make friends. No collar but she was very friendly. I finally trapped her and took it to Animal Services. No microchip and doesn't appear she belongs to anyone. She's been spayed, shots, etc. and I can adopt her as soon as the upper respiratory infection is cleared up.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

Good for you! We need more kind and caring individuals who will step up to help animals

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin😊

[@StripesofValor]

If that’s a stray cat, that is one chubby and well fed stray. 😂

[@Metqa]

PUt up a flyer 'Found Cat" and see if anyone claims him, if not, then see about trapping him and getting him checked for disease. if not positive for anything contagious, then see if Hobo gets along with Pablo, Lil and Toby. If they eventually get along without hurting anyone, then keep Hobo. If they start fighting them re-home him. Edit to Add: I posted before the end where you already put up a posting. I'd be ecstatic to find out my missing cat ended up on a farm instead of forever missing. that's just My take. Dr. Wyrm was a great snake catcher, she'd fit right in on a farm.

[@aquawoelfly]

Morgan: *uses flame thrower* *it was super effective* Me: do you want ice? This is how you get ice. Morgan: *uses crampons* *it was super effective*

[@suzieq2268]

All cats involved should have their shots up-to-date. The feces, saliva, and nasal secretions from cats can easily share bad diseases such as feline leukemia. 😿

[@jasminemcshea5400]

im glad some said it, should do a TNR and tested for FiV/Feline Lukemia +shots

[@surge802]

Oh does leukemia in feline communicable? I don't know that

[@AMMMMMM465]

@@surge802 only through bites. coryza, mange or ringworm are very easily transmitable though!

[@YTistooannoying]

2nd comment. Your barn visitor looks like a pretty well taken care of cat. He is even a little overweight. I suspect he was abandoned, likely dumped by some jerk, and has taken up residence in the closest safe space, your farm. My advice is catch and vet him, check for micro chips, look for missing pets. If he is healthy and homeless, I say it's providence and you should keep him. You need someone to take Lil Barn Cat's old job so 👍

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin✨

[@PghRN]

I have two friends who own land. Not even really farms. Nearly every one of their pets was a dump on their road. We're talking full blooded, expensive breeds, too. People are just awful, but my friends give the orphans great homes and they love the rest of their days well fed, well loved, and forever grateful to each other.

[@doggknowsdotcom]

The best way to get cats to accept each other is to brush them using the same brush. Blending Their smell to each other will help them accept each other.

[@graystonegardens1642]

That's a Northern Short Tail Shrew. I I know I have a wild one, that I caught and have as a pet now. They're adorable and voracious eaters. I feed it worms from my Wormery, and crickets, sunflower seeds nuts, grapes.... my whole family loves to watch it dig and hunt.

[@privateer2584]

As someone who's seen less than 12 inches of snow in 37 years of life I find it amazing how you can deal with it. Love the channel man! Looking forward to getting some beef jerky!

[@marshacrom6206]

The cat in the barn looks like a male. If it is not neutered, it will continue to fight with Pablo.

[@savedbeliever]

That's important to note. And it could attack the other animals,,,or belong to someone.

[@twocooneys]

Most likely especially if he's an orange tabby. 98% chance.

[@Loki-and-Thor]

@@twocooneys everything I could find says 80% of orange tabbies are male.

[@twocooneys]

@@Loki-and-Thor my figure was probably calico males, very rare.

[@nagak112]

Loved that you put in the Letterkenny bit about Canada gooses LOL. "Wayne: If you have a problem with Canada gooses, you have a problem with me. I suggest you let that one marinate"

[@willgaukler8979]

...or what if a migration of Canada geese decide Gold Shaw Farms is THE place to live....there’s even a pond... e gads their Loud tho...

[@maxkopfraum]

Your videos have become so well edited and the farm looks great! I'm looking forward to springtime on this channel. Best of success!

[@artistchristos]

Posting the cats details with the photos is the right start in your puursuit of understanding what to do about it next.

[@zeos386sx]

Free dogs and cats are just part of living out in the sticks.

[@WobblesandBean]

Cats, yes. Dogs, no. DON'T LET DOGS FREE ROAM. Period! They are the #1 killer of ducks and chickens. Cats are bad enough, I do not believe in them being allowed outside, but with dogs it is inexcusable to let them run around free. I get that they can get out, but if I had a dollar for every dog owner who refused to accept any responsibility for the carnage their dog caused while it was out, I could buy my own dang farm.

[@gd2234_]

@@WobblesandBean at my old summer camp counsellors would literally go “swamp dog” hunting. People kept dumping their dogs by the swamps and they formed dangerous packs. I always found it hilarious that they would actively hunt over the weekends.

[@acgray1972]

@@gd2234_ hunt to kill them?

[@gd2234_]

@@acgray1972 these are feral dogs in a very rural area, very close to a summer camp full of kids. They stay out of areas that “animal control” or anyone in the county would be able to reach (regardless, theyd still be euthanized if caught because they’re feral). In certain states if it’s your property and there’s a “nuisance animal”/threat to people you’re within your right as an owner to deal with that threat. Does it suck? Yeah, I hate to think that dogs are being killed. But shitty people dump unfixed dogs which breed and create packs, and someone has to deal with them. If you’re going to be upset at anyone, be upset at the people dumping these dogs instead of surrendering them or finding them another home. They are the ones condemning the dog to their fate. Final thought, it’s not unlike dealing with nuisance coyotes. The bold and brazen ones are generally dealt with. The ones that stay off the property are cool as long as they stay off the property

[@zeos386sx]

@@WobblesandBean I meant people dump their unwanted pets

[@CHILLZkryptex]

Hey Morgan really enjoyed the farm meeting hope your having a great day 👍👍great video

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin😊

[@twocooneys]

We had several strays come and go, one stayed for 6 months and I was able to tame him, a big tomcat whom I named Alfonzo. In those days we didn't vaccinate nor neuter our cats which we definitely needed to do. Hopefully this kitty will decide to stay.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin👍

[@JayJayHorray]

Pablo’s ex coming back for child support

[@quadrupleh4226]

"all ducks go to bed" chicken: is confused

[@DeeDee-wg8si]

😹

[@faeoori]

That cat looked well groomed and well fed. It may belong to another family

[@ericv00]

So did the vole. I'm pretty sure it didn't come from another home, though. Sometimes animals are very capable of taking care of themselves. You can't know until you see how well socialized it is.

[@scottbaker3659]

Even feral cats are notorious groomers.. We have 3 or 4 here that anyone would think is someones tame pet.. But in no way are they tame... They do however like food handouts on the regular.. 😂

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin👍

[@pstill9618]

Or it could have been dumped. Hope not, but it happens. Glad it's hunting mice, and getting kibble from Morgan, so it's not hungry.

[@jordans4956]

That is actually a little shrew and they are very beneficial to have around as they eat insects and sometimes mice.

[@BamBamBigelow..]

The barn seems like a cozy place for any animal, keep the cat. They'll take care of the rodents

[@Lafillesansnomdu78]

Ask your neighbors if it's their cat. If he seems to be a stray, I'd give him food and try to lure him out during the day and get to meet you and, basically try do meet him and get a bond! Turn him into your new barn cat ;) Also, I'm glad you addresses the issue of songbirds being eaten by domesticated cats, and not only rodents around the farm. Many people just ignore this reality.

[@amywong8606]

I love your videos. I can never start a farm like you, but I love watching you getting it together with your animals. I send you good wishes from Alberta, Canada!

[@gahrie]

A colony of domesticated (pet) cats is vastly preferable to a colony of feral cats. If you don't create a colony of pet cats, you'll get a colony of feral cats.

[@SadisticSenpai61]

Even if they are feral, as long as they're neutered and get regular vaccinations, it should be mostly okay. Most barn cats I've encountered have been at least a little feral to some extent. A lot of farmers don't bother getting them vaccinated or neutered either where I live. They just leave them be and rarely bother handling them at all to get them used to humans. It's an unfortunate practice on a lot of farms IMO. Hobo Barn Cat probably doesn't know it yet, but they probably choose one of the best possible barns to move to.

[@CrimeVid]

@@SadisticSenpai61 correct as far as I know farmers, don’t spend money on them, but I have known dairymen put down milk for them, the excuse being “er’s got kittens” this in the face of the biggest ugliest tomcat you’ve ever seen !

[@MrZnarffy]

Wrong.. Get a male cat and DON'T fix it.. it will fight off every cat who tries to come there...

[@magicalhats]

Lil cat looking at Pablo painting while ominous music plays: "Noooo, what did you do with Pablo!?"

[@oscar9737]

Hey Morgan if you still aren’t having luck trapping her try covering the trap with a towel and use tuna in the trap to entice he/she.

[@mk6945]

I really appreciate your videos. Your clips of Ron Swanson made my day. Hilarious. Keep it up.

[@catshepherd3102]

Note: chickens are REALLY good mousers. You can also introduce (non-venomous) snakes like garter, gopher and king snakes. Herons are good at catching mice too. Just don’t get pigs or peacocks. They’ll eat the snakes.

[@tecsupport7671]

Ducks be like "Let's escape!!!" Toby dog be like "..." Ducks be like "Nevermind!!!"

[@DesertNavy]

That's a well-fed cat. It's likely somebody's "Lil."

[@allister.trudel]

that's what I thought but if it's a good hunter given how much rodents there is on this farm maybe he's just well fed on this diet. Or he could've been abandoned recently in the area by people from somewhere else by people who didnt want him anymore hoping he'd move in in one of the farms of the area.

[@auntkwan9115]

I'd say you definitely need more barn cats. Even if you had no accessible food anywhere on the farm, you'd still have a mouse population problem because of the barn. The barn provides excellent shelter from the elements and there's nowhere near the amount of predators they face in the woods. Even a cat that doesn't hunt at all would still be an improvement (and there are a lot of cats who just don't hunt), since just having an extra cat hanging around the barn is a good deterrent. My family's small farm had our fair share of strays and rescues, here's a few things to consider: Kittens & younger cats always integrated well with the rest of the farm, older cats & strays only sometimes. The flipside of this is diehard stray cats (as opposed to abandoned pets) are great hunters (sometimes TOO good in regards to small livestock like rabbits or fowl). Stray and adult cats might run away after their visit to the vet's, whereas kittens/young cats are far more forgiving. No matter whether you keep Hobo Cat or find other cats, please do spay/neuter and give them their shots (rabies, feline distemper, etc). Even if they don't stick around you'll be doing a very good thing for both the individual animal's health and the pet population.

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

Completely agree! We had a cat show up and she’s been such a blessing keeping mice and sparrows at bay

[@Nola50]

I get such a kick watching all the birds go in and out of their houses in the morning and evening. So darn cute 🥰

[@valeriehill2641]

These animals are SO fun to watch! I’m addicted to watching these animals survive the winter.

[@cherylhammond423]

Female cats are more aggressive hunters. Males are a bit lazier and go with the easier prey.

[@davidferguson8183]

Yeah even in lions females do all the hunting

[@sshep86]

Maybe true. But I had 2 brother cats about 10 years ago. They would bring home dead rats, mice, voles, ducklings, squirrels and song birds daily. Normally with their heads chewed off and left at my back door. One day there were 7 animal corpse left there. They were great hunters.

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

I once saw some parent Robins panicking about and screaming at a young Cooper's hawk (probably trying to graduate into adulthood) stumbling through the tree where the Robins obviously had a nest. I don't know if the young hawk came across the nest and, relieved, had a meal, but I do know that parents of all kinds (even hawks) will do whatever they can to protect their babies. We humans here do like our hawks as they find it easy to dine on pigeons and doves, so I think that most smaller birds can escape being hunted by diving into tight-knit brush/shrubs that most hawks will avoid. Smaller birds (and mice, lizards and snakes) do have to worry about Roadrunners and probably Kestrels. What we can see in the city is always interesting!

[@ferretfan.]

As a life-long barn cat owner, I would totally agree. There are exceptions of course, but in general female cats make better mousers.

[@viktornoren9504]

Also the females are smaller so better suited for mice, voles and the like.

[@PghRN]

Pablo knows there's someone creeping on his territory so he's booking it to find out what it is. Hopefully you'll have another great barn cat. He's a cute one! Vet & keep.

[@ceniux1022]

are we sure ron swanson thinks shes a goose or do the geese think they are ducks

[@WobblesandBean]

You're blowing my mind, man.

[@natalieibanez6513]

Ron Swanson eats grass and makes geese-like noises.

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

😊笑Please see my KZbin

[@MultiLisa10]

Really cool that you think of the wildlife living around you may your farm be blessed!

[@JMSONE]

3:39 That ron swanson clip threw me guard haha Good stuff sir. Also love the videos. Wish you and the farm all the best. Hope you all continue doing what you love.

[@IISheireenII]

Make sure none of your neighbors is missing this little cutie. If noone misses them, free cat.

[@savedbeliever]

I think Pablo has something to say about it. And it takes time to see if the cat attacks chickens and ducks.

[@IISheireenII]

@@savedbeliever if a problen occurs, that is obviously a different story. But you have to keep it first to observe if it fits.

[@savedbeliever]

@@IISheireenII right, it takes time too observe all this.

[@shuvanidev]

It's mysterious - seems like when one has a need and asks for a cat, one will just show up. The universe knows :)

[@veramae4098]

One of my cats died late last winter, and universe isn't doing its job. I compensate by spending time at the local Animal Control playing (well, I say "socializing") with the cats waiting for home. Found little bow ties and straight ties for cats on the Internet, bought a bunch and donated 'em for picture taking day. Might help more become adopted.

[@AlmightyDoubleHelix]

First thing's first with the second barn cat: If you plan on keeping it, you take it to the vet to make sure it doesn't have anything it could spread to Pablo. You probably already knew that, though. The hard part is going to be getting it socialized to Pablo, Toby, and yourself.

[@L_Martin]

I love the music in your videos! 3:37 that P&R clip 🤣

[@carrieh9956]

I almost choked when Ron Swanson didn't go to bed as planned and your video clip popped on......omg....you have such a great variery of clips!!

[@jessicaalfonso5005]

Definitely keep the second barn cat. He’ll be fine living there and help you keep the mice away . I never had a farm, but lived on 4 acres of wooded land and took in the random cats that would pick my house to call home. Many lived outside and found shelter under my pouch and sheds during bad weather as they were afraid of people and wouldn’t get close enough to let me take them in. I only provided food and got them their rabies vaccines and had any females “altered”. Most stayed around for long periods of time, but they would come and go as they wanted. Meanwhile, I never had rodents around my house. We mutually supported each other’s needs. This system worked well for us.

[@nyx7720]

All I’m seeing is “free cat” because that’s how I adopted my ex feral kitten

[@DipityS]

Hobo Puss is already earning his keep - stalking that mouse is a promising sign. I agree with the neutering ideas, which you must have gotten a thousand comments on - just to avoid unwanted kitties - and neutered pusses are less likely to roam so less likely to get hit by a car - but I don't know about all the advice on introductions and training - I always thought cat colonies sorted that out for themselves? But, come what may, I hope everything between Hobo Puss and Pablo Barn Cat goes as smoothly as possible!

[@vreemt]

Most introduction advice/stories are based on animals living in limited space together, you're right in that with enough space they generally sort themselves out (:

[@lindsysimms-jones9225]

I just lost it when Pablo got trapped! 😂

[@donnaseese1663]

I love the Puddle Ducks. You might have said if you will get more. Watching them come out of the coop is one of my favorite parts of the videos.

[@eldarr0uge482]

Me seeing the title : "Oh shoot, I knew he hadn't given up on that tiger idea" ahaha

[@mahnamahna3252]

My grandpa's rat terrior was an absolute terror to moles, shrews and mice. He'd be so proud of himself too Of course there were constant holes dug

[@Lmshaw68]

Very true! Rat Terriers are great dogs overall, but not well suited to stay outdoors 24/7. If Morgan wanted more of a pet, a Rat Terrier would be great helping out with the rodents during the day while socializing indoors at night. Then again, Lil (not any longer) Barn Cat might not be too pleased LOL!

[@tvm-manducktv8375]

Please see my KZbin👍✨✨

[@privateer2584]

Ron Swanson being stubborn... Isn't that normal?

[@alanmacification]

I swear my ears and toes were getting cold and my nose is starting to run, just listening to that snow crunch, that is c-c-cold-d-d-d.

[@becomingblakeley]

I would love if you could make a quick list of the movies/shows you love. You always put in the funniest little clips and I never know where they’re from. :) love your channel

[@Oldjohn52]

When the Farm needs a cat, a cat will appear.

[@kerfluffle3781]

Definitely need to catch it and get it into the vet. You never know what he might have.

[@basenjisofmasiyarink1831]

When you catch him you should name the cat Hobo. Note I said when not if. The extra cat should help with your rodent population. When you catch the cat get it fixed right away that should help with Pablo acceptance of the new barn cat.

[@davidouart9304]

Just found your channel! So good and funny! Thank you for sharing your farm and family and life!

[@tiddlywink9065]

yes!! thank u, morgan! all ducks, go to bed! i Love that! thank u for including that bit in ur video. i thought that saying was Only on a t-shirt, and i now find it on a hoodie. i can't wait to get it, how cool. cheers, and happy week!

[@Pambo101]

That cat looks like it’s well fed, not necessarily a skinny barn cat

[@WalkScripture]

Feral cats up this way that haven’t been eaten yet eat well on wild game.

[@charlottemajewski5992]

If you can trap him and get him to the vet for his shots etc. He might be a god addition

[@savedbeliever]

Not before seeing if someone lost their pet,,, and if the cat will attack the other animals....also Pablo has a say in this

[@KristenRowenPliske]

Agree! Check with your neighbors, see if he’d chipped. If no owner comes forward or is found, get him neutered & vaccinated. He may not ever be as friendly & comfortable With you as Pablo is but all of you can come to an “agreement” at some point.

[@b.rileyjowett6925]

I have been somewhat impatiently awaiting this video since the live stream last night. I don’t know if you’ll end up keeping this new cat or not but you definitely need to keep calling it hobo barn cat!

[@elushka29]

Same here

[@chickensoodlnoop7660]

I randomly stumbled upon the channel and it’s so good a binge worthy, I have no knowledge to farming too

[@Sosueet]

If Pablo isn't goin nuts about it, the new kitty is already adopted.

[@Gloria-ro4vn]

Cat looks well fed; I'm surprised you have only one; people are notorious for dumping their pets in rural areas around farms. It could be someone's pet, but more likely someone dumped him.

[@bellasteppedonmahtoez932]

Me seeing the thumbnail: “what the heck is that”

[@thomasstan8767]

ikr I thought it was a bobcat

[@arouraskeatch5903]

I think trap him, get him neutered, vaccinated and checked over by a vet. Then, if its not a lost pet, let him back in the barn to do his thing. If it's a feral cat, he'll probably be quite comfortable living his life hiding around the farm doing his own thing. It'll probably be safer sints he'd also have you to keep a small eye every now and then

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

And be a great addition to keep the mice and such away from the homestead

[@richardhutchison3123]

I love how you give the babies their individual names!

[@mihailazar4893]

When I saw the white thing above the trap I thought it was a message 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattfoley5111]

Catch hobo cat, and make sure that hobo cat doesn't have anything that could get Pablo Barn cat sick. Then get them neutered/spayed and released back in your barn.

[@lindseym6034]

Just a tip. To make your odds better for trapping the cat, only leave food in the trap.

[@red_gryphon7838]

To catch a cat who is wise to traps, try putting an old towel in the trap, covering the entire floor, so that they cannot see the trigger. And you may want to replace the dish with a paper plate or scrap of cardboard so he can't hurt himself flailing around if he does get caught.

[@mlgauss60435]

I grew up on a farm, never ever did we have problems with the barn cats bothering birds...we had tons of cats and dogs!

[@patgarcam4995]

I love watching this!! Please don’t stop making videos