Training New Barn Cats on the Farm

We just got a couple of new barn cats on the farm. Let me show you what I do to introduce new barn cats safely to our farm.
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[@keptinkaos6384]

"I'm not a cat person" I think Lil barn cat would disagree so would Pablo and the new additions 🤣

[@ImusNoxa]

"I'm not a cat person" says the guy who lets cats climb on him, records himself cuddling cats, goes full on dork for mother-daughter names for his new cats, and clearly bonds with his alpha barn cat.

[@LKAPMAJLA]

Shhh! Don't traumatize him/

[@leannemori9688]

Not to mention how upset he was when Lil disappeared and then needed medical attention

[@be6715]

Exactly my thoughts! I was wondering how fast someone would point this out.

[@GohantheTurtle]

He will never take a cat over Toby

[@HenryHarcsa]

My dad used to say similar stuff about the dogs, until after a lot of pleading, we got the cutest cockerspaniel ever and she became his favorite child of the household

[@Paula-mp7lp]

I'd give the cats a chicken wire door after they've been there a week, when they are comfortable in the new space. That way they can safely interact with Pablo, see him and get used to him. and vice versa. I've done this with numerous cats. There might be small spats or hissing at first, but you'll know when it's safe to release them. Feeding and treats near each other, but on either side of the door, helps too.

[@rydaler]

Humans would need sight, but with cats I've always thought it was about smells.

[@tomperry2637]

Great idea 💡

[@juliaferraro2599]

I watch a lot of rescue cat shows and the chicken wire is great idea and letting them eat on either side is something that is also suggested.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

@@rydaler True, but also about body language, and they can see each other with the chicken wire. And sniff noses, etc.

[@Purplesquigglystripe]

@@rydaler cat have those big eyes for a reason

[@kelseyharney1598]

I think Persephone and Demeter would be awesome names, they're related to farming too. You could call them Persy and DeDe!

[@Vera-kh8zj]

best suggestion

[@taurusfiend5836]

For sure

[@kaitlyncook1393]

I love this!!! Talk about Percy Jackson

[@ouranosodysseus286]

i like too! clever and fun!

[@vincentvalentine1691]

Artemis, goddess of hunting. And her mother, Leto. Good luck and happy hunting to your new additions!

[@doloresreynolds8145]

I like that.

[@picturesque16]

I have a barn cat named Artemis and another named Persephone…name all of my girls after Greek goddesses!

[@oldmech619]

Momma Cass

[@emmonstrex65]

Great names!!!

[@Godkey1]

I like that too!

[@MilkmanCR]

I’m legit down for just “Mama Barncat” and “Baby Barncat”

[@JpK_23]

Was thinking the same. Gotta keep that Barncat last name

[@MadamFoogie]

As someone who has overseen about twenty generations of barn cats, your method of habitation is basically perfect. The barn itself looks very well built, with no gaps for wind to cut in. And likely full of fun little bugs to practice stalking. Adopting an outdoorsy mother with her kittens is the best way to ensure that they will become productive, vicious predators. Amazing job. I love to see happy cats living their best lives in ideal conditions, and having freedom to hunt.

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

If you haven't been watching this channel, I hope you continue to and catch up eventually to see how the cats and the cattle get along, out in the pastures and in the barn as well 😸 Oh, and the livestock (or poultry) guard dog who should have his own TV show.

[@MrsOdie2]

Kitten needs some toys! Very important for developing their prey drive and it's like occupational therapy. They're so pretty! Baby looks just like Mom. Mother daughter name suggestions: Judy and Liza.

[@joymontague168]

I was thinking Venus and Luna 😻😻😻

[@molybdomancer195]

Yeah I was thinking about suggesting some toy mice or a ball

[@jayclearmen411]

I like Hera and Artemis

[@Nemrai]

Hmm, maybe put up a shelf or something by that window that they can sit on to get a view of the outside?

[@M-Is-For-Margaret]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too :)

[@evelinemartens5179]

Also something on the ouside so pablo can start to meet her

[@jennifergreen3538]

Since Pablo's name comes from a famous person's barn-like name, I suggest Carol for Carol Burnett (BARNett) and Audrey for Audrey Hepburn (HepBARN). Not mother and daughter but still fun!

[@sophiaaaballz]

Haha this is such a cute idea!!

[@jennifergreen3538]

@@sophiaaaballz Thanks!

[@Lulab3ll3]

Love this!!!

[@jennifergreen3538]

@@Lulab3ll3 Thank you!

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Idk I mean "Mama barncat" seems like a pretty good name for the mother

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Momcat

[@benchacon4983]

My cats name is barn mama, her kittens names are noodle and ghost.

[@tigerwoman4411]

Stupid name, she deserves an actually name

[@tigerwoman4411]

@@frenne_dilley Terrible names only calling them mama

[@thecurseddinkleberg4086]

That's a good cat right there. Takes a pet like no problem.

[@DanielSoomil]

Never clicked a Gold Shaw Farm vid so fast.

[@cerberus144]

I usually watch videos in my subscriptions in the order they were uploaded and I was like nope. THIS FIRST

[@chadnorris8257]

Not surprised Momma and Pablo growled at each other. Pablo because it's another strange cat in his territory. Momma because she doesn't want a strange male cat near her kitten. Hopefully they'll learn to get along.

[@VelvetDraginfly]

Elizabeth and Victoria (Both Queens, taking the throne Very Young. and Both of which are considered Very Long Lived!)

[@dldove22]

My great-great-grandmother was named Elizabeth Victoria.

[@lhmcd5538]

If you want to get them to integrate quickly without much fighting brush them all with the same brush. The more you intermingle their smells and yours together the quicker they will all get on. Include Toby in the mix too so when they meet there is less fear involved. I’ve used this method for introducing animals together and it has in my opinion made it easier.

[@jayclearmen411]

This is a very subtle but clever way

[@rowanheart8122]

I can't believe I've been here through Lil Housecat's entire journey. I hope these new cats can fill her shoes

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Kitten is gonna grow into a real Looker. Pablo's tail tells a tale if you're listening.

[@Erionar]

"Mamma Barn Cat "sounds quite cool on its own! As for the little one... "Minni Barn Cat"? :D

[@radiclelife]

Awww, Minnie! That’s a good one

[@tugglestruggle4254]

As I pet my husband's cat (1 of 4) I just laugh because he's not a cat person either!

[@Totally_Not_Tulip]

Maybe Pandora and Petite? All the barn cats would have names that start with a P 😂 You could even make a Pandora's box for the cats!

[@darrenboone681]

All my cats start with o ive had oscar and otis otto

[@Totally_Not_Tulip]

@@darrenboone681 lol same all my dogs' names start with L

[@gabzi27]

Pandora and Pippa

[@caroledney3919]

😂😹🤣😹😅😹….❤️

[@Totally_Not_Tulip]

@@gabzi27 I definitely like that a lot more! Pippa is way cuter!

[@AceThePhoenix658]

You should get all the cats microchipped. I know our shelter does it for like 20 bucks a cat and its a great way if they do ever go missing to make sure you get them back. Plus it also means they dont technically need a collar which reduces the risk of them getting stuck on something and and getting hurt

[@katharinawinter3788]

Knowing Morgan and Alison (as far as you know people on the internet) the cats are already chipped and spayed (at least Mama).

[@moniquem783]

I have no doubt they will be responsible owners with these cats just like they are with every other animal.

[@ThePenguin369]

@@moniquem783 letting a cat roam is kinda the opposite of responsible :/

[@SohiHien]

@@katharinawinter3788 The mom is actually not spayed yet. I hope Pablo at least is and that the others will be soon.

[@vaskopoh9512]

@@ThePenguin369 knowest though how a barn cat works?

[@gelianfernandez6123]

They're adorable!! Some name suggestions: Duchess and Marie (Aristocats), Donna and Sophie (Mama Mia), M'Lynn and Shelby (Steel Magnolias), Lorelai and Rory (Gilmore Girls). Can't wait for the next video :D

[@sabinewacheux1649]

I second Duchess Barncat and Marie Barnkitty.

[@Wandervenn]

Omg Donna and Sophie would be so cute, imagine all the Mama Mia memes that could be made...

[@alexisd8190]

You had the same idea as me with Lorelai and Rory!! but ten i'm not too sure if lorelai would suit her.

[@birdbrain8224]

Fact: You cannot watch a cat stretch without saying "awww big stretch!!" It's just the rule. 😸

[@beanman6684]

Stretch&Scratch is one I do

[@nothingcanstopwhatscoming6664]

It's mandatory tummy rub at that point.

[@nyxx_and_fern]

I just say ur back hurts when they stretch

[@idaaho]

Apple and Blossom would probably be my choice as you have those growing in the farm.

[@Prettykittychimi]

Ooh I actually like that a lot!

[@kaerligheden]

Love it too

[@Retrieverman1]

The mom's a Torbie. I love tortoisehells! I have one watching this video with me as I type this.

[@moniquem783]

I grew up with one. Ugliest cat ever, but she sure was a sweetheart.

[@raerohan4241]

My favourites are calico tabbies. They're gorgeous 🧡🖤🤍

[@jenedge5579]

“Momma Barn Cat” You alway call Pablo “Pablo Barn Cat” and “Lil” is still “Little Barn Cat” even though she’s a house cat now. Just seems fitting. And I like “Ditto” for the baby, because it’s a copy of the the mom, so it even implies that it’s a “Barn Cat” name too.

[@Darkest_Shadow]

I like that

[@radiclelife]

Yeah, Mama and lil Ditto

[@juliusroman8616]

yeah

[@marytapioca]

Or "Darlin' & Ditto. ~Yokohama, Japan

[@blackheartxcvii]

haha Ditto Barn Cat sounds like a fun name

[@blurnobody]

I don't know why the mention of mother and daughter names made jump to Demeter and Persephone 😆

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Those are the ones I thought of too!

[@erinnh3203]

I think you need to stop saying you “aren’t a cat person at all”. Haha. I think you’re SORT of a cat person. Or a person “formerly known as not a cat person”. Not that you are super into cats, butttt. I dunno, Morgan. Maybe you’re not a “everyone else’s cat” person but you’re a “my cat” person.

[@jenedge5579]

...said the man who now has 4 cats.

[@debraberg1763]

Laughed my ass off!!!!

[@alistairjamesheaton9155]

No but he is a cat Guardian. The interesting bit will be when the kitten meets Toby because he’s obviously enormous compared to her. Then again he will be a cakewalk compare to dealing with the geese lol. Hopefully come winter all three of them will be curled up in a big pile above Toby.

[@prcervi]

he could've been a cat person, but he's allergic so i honestly know why he won't call himself a cat person

[@honorguard7616]

Kitten wise,it would be best to introduce them early to dogs (Got nibbles who will clean my dog ,cuddle and such)

[@getsmart9987]

We have a cat with those exact markings. Everyone who meets her is blown away by her personality. She is very outgoing and an awesome hunter. And many people know other cats who look like her and report the same qualities. Nice choice!

[@cleancoffeemug]

Plot twist: it was the same cat this whole time.

[@bee-ec5do]

Same w my cat

[@vegaswoman7020]

Okay, who is writing the childrens books based on Gold Shaw Farms??...📖✏ Omg, mommy cat looks like she has a white apron on. 🐾

[@mediocreman6323]

You want mother-daughter-names? Try *Rhea* and *Vesta,* both come from mythology. Rhea herself is a daughter of Gaia/the Earth/“the land”, while Vesta, her daughter, is the goddess of hearth and home. So you would have two cats, one is “the daughter of the land” (Rhea), and the other is the guardian of hearth and home (Vesta). How about that?

[@cockadoodledoostudios2778]

I love it

[@moniquem783]

But Lil barn cat is the guardian of hearth and home.

[@mediocreman6323]

@@moniquem783 - But she is _inside,_ so she would be more one of the household gods, a “lar”, while Vesta is outside also 😉 No worries, Rhea (for the mother cat) and Vesta (for the daughter) are nice short names the cats would recognize, and although you can of course start a theological debate, I think Gaia, the Earth, will smile upon the farm for naming guardian cats after her daughter and granddaughter nonetheless 😊

[@abusingvitamink]

Mama Barncat and Baby Barncat would probably be the easiest choice, but I like a lot of the other suggestions so far! Hope they acclimate well and get along with Pablo

[@matthewmedow5482]

How does one book passage on "the kitten train"? Your personal non-cat person allergies aside, this is pretty heart-warming stuff and is evolving into shades of We Bought A Zoo. You have a very engaging extended family.

[@tomperry2637]

A rope or carpet on the wall they can climb up to the window with a view

[@cheongyei]

"Dot" and "Dash" because when you put out the SOS, they saved you.

[@radiclelife]

That’s cute

[@tigerwoman4411]

They are females no boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jwenting]

"I'm not a cat person at all" every person ever who cats decide is their hooman.

[@Icantfindthefork]

You should add some lights in the barn cat house. Darkness can be lonely.

[@desgildanphi8825]

Love whenever you add new animals to the farm

[@carlystuart1178]

That footage of you in such pain and weeping kills me every time

[@stoneagepig3768]

I feel silly just thinking that instinct and mother nature takes charge, i always enjoy learning new things. You're a great "dad" to all your animals

[@tomiwa4795]

OH MY GOSH IM SOOO EXCITED MORGAN THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. Pablo's also like the loner cat .for the momma cat I think she should be named Dorothy barn cat

[@don189]

YAYAYA

[@yamiishot]

I like Barnadette as a name, though I can't think of a second one.

[@lauramarschmallow2922]

Isn't one of the chickens named Bernadette?

[@yamiishot]

@@lauramarschmallow2922 Whoops if so XD

[@caroledney3919]

Mama and daughter are BEAUTIFUL! Once a “mama cat”, ALWAYS. a Mama Cat meaning just call her Mama Barn Cat! I’m sure Allison’s name for the daughter is probably perfect!! My only suggestion is during their stay in the barn, please provide another litter box in the other room for them. Yes-there are “litter box rules” and that is one per cat +1. But, in this case, two should be sufficient! They will eventually have the entire outdoors at their disposal soon enough and you’ll be back to just cleaning Lil’s box inside! Lol! I know your not a “cat person”, especially with your allergies, but you always make every effort to care for all your animals well!! Looking forward to seeing how well the new kitties do on the farm! Thanks for vlog! Mesquite, TX. ❤️ Gold Shaw Farm!!

[@DipityS]

When mama-barncat's slow blinking at you, that's a cat's way of letting you know they're friendly. I've heard it called a love blink - and I've used in the past to calm nervous cats - it works. Don't look straight at her, at first at least, and when you do look at her - slow blink then look away.

[@jupiterskiss]

Ginny is such an adorable little kitten! And I love how Lil became such a lovebug now that she's a house cat

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Awesome video Morgan, those kittens are beautiful. I myself am just filming a video of the first day our two barn kittens in training get promoted to full time barn cats. I’m freeing our kittens today after weeks of barn training in a cage. Love to follow your guys story Morgan. Have a great day bud, Chad.

[@nancyscogin7549]

Pablo cracked me up laying by the outer wall trying to act nonchalant😂😂😂

[@philipptoncar8763]

Dear society, I announce to you Baroness Miauigton la Purr, conqueror of Murinae & Barnedett de Coopapollo, loveliness of littel Beans

[@giabread]

MamaBarnCat and BabyBarnCat sound great to me.

[@udesh9694]

Waiting for this kittens video 😍

[@shabbatheguy9607]

it really is nice and heartwarming to see that your hard working animal companions have a loving retirement waiting for them after their service.

[@sj4iy]

We raised several barn kitties when I was growing up. Most of them were strays that wandered into our barn to give birth...so we spayed them and let them live there. We always found that the tomcats were the worst barncats, simply because they wandered more and came back a month later with cuts and bruises all over them. But the female cats were the best, since they hung around the barn and didn't wander as much. Good luck on raising them.

[@MauricedelTaco]

Awesome. I love cats. Maybe Pablo takes a liking to the new lady cat.

[@vladsilviudumitrescutudor4397]

Alright, whoever thinks he is lying to himself when he says "he is not a cat person" raise your hand!

[@valarielewis9501]

✋✋

[@liswhetstone6567]

Mother Hazel and daughter Gwen. Such nice cats. I think they will be great assets to your farm.

[@LKalkie]

Really happy for the new faces on the farm. Can't wait for the day they get to go out and socialize with everyone else.

[@zaraandrews600]

I really like pine pellets too. My first cat when she was young found normal cat litter too dusty, and I hate the smell of it.

[@vickihogan85]

Mama Kitty and Baby Kitty. Perfect names.

[@TangledFlockFarm]

Training these little balls of fluff into useful barn keepers is a wonderful experience. We are currently doing the same with several cute little kittens. They always make such wonderful additions to the farm!

[@Ryan-zv3os]

This is why you will do well as a youtuber. The care for your animals shines through each video.

[@felizsophie8272]

How about Lorelai and Rory as names for the new barn cats? Pretty famous mother-daughter-couple^^

[@finderinskaie]

Omg yess!

[@jenniferr2057]

Also uniquely VT, "ki-in". 😜

[@danamartin9222]

Always so happy to get updates from your farm!! Thanks for the many quality uploads, looking forward to watching the future of goldenshaw farm!

[@Hiddenlilly]

Lil Gin-gin is too darn precious im actually cryingggg!! I love them both so much!!

[@cherylreuter4008]

You light up when you say Lil Barn Cat😀

[@MrsTigercat]

Yeah, he's not a cat person at all. LOL!

[@kingcap1226]

I have been watching you at my job at home depot regularly 9am PST for me, and I kept awaiting the time you would finally introduce the new cats. Thank you awesome Allison and Morgan for all the videos you do together. Have followed you since aboot the beginning. It's great seeing you succeed Morgan at your dream. Wish this could be done in my city of Boyle Heights but its too much city life here for the success of farm here. As to kitty names the Kitten could be named Rosie GinaPurr and her mommy could be AshStar. Either ways those are awesome looking kitties. Cheers and much more success to you guys.

[@Godkey1]

A very important question; are all cats spayed and neutered? Kittens can get in heat and pregnant from as young as 4 months old. Also, cats are much less motivated if they are fixed; to run away and find another cat to mate with. You could get Pablo barn cat used to the new cats systematically and in a very good way! When introducing new cats, it is often advisable to feed them (tasty) food on either side of a closed door. Having a family member (also preferably on each side of the door) petting them during mealtime makes that even better. They can smell the other cats during the meal and associate the new cats with something really good. Once the growling of all cats is gone, you can replace the door with a mesh door that is partially shielded at the bottom with a cloth to start with. If that goes well, remove the sight-blocking cloth and they can both see and smell each other during the meal. It goes very well when they do not pay too much attention during meals at each other. That will more than likely result in less conflict and/or fighting among all the cats later on! Jackson Galaxy is a cat behavioral specialist and speaks extensively about cat introductions on his channel and so is Cole & Marmelade. *(another popular cat channel) If you have the time; please watch the videos that I pasted in my own comment below this one. You could see if you can learn something from them.

[@lorihuizinga7932]

Jammy and Scotty. They remind me of barn cats we had growing up. Had many fun times with them and they were great hunters.

[@LukeWutkee]

You have a lot of Harry potter names, so you could do Molly and Ginny barn cat. (Molly and Ginny Weasley)

[@StujelNDLforlife]

cat names orange for mama and clementine for baby because clementines are smaller version of oranges

[@sd1jrrt]

So glad you have some additional barn cats Morgan. They are beautiful. I hope they settle in well to their new home. Cheers from the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

[@camanderson9954]

never thought i would be so interested in farming. i love this channel

[@turdleturd1587]

Smoke and Ash would be cool names

[@erebusthedragon8017]

Maybe you could name the little baby cat Artemis, after the Greek god of the hunt, because they’re barn cats born and bred to hunt. The mother cat could be named Leto, after Artemis’ mother and the wife of Zeus.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

Welcome to the new barn cats. 🐱🐈

[@Gnorkadork]

Try putting something like a big box or a shelf in front of the window so momcat can jump up and look outside to get a feeling for her new home. Helps to familiarize her with the new environment and territory before she really gets to go out and hunt.

[@kevinwhite4785]

Ingot and Dabloon. They’re “gold” themed names! (For GOLD Shaw Farm….)

[@cp9023]

You say you're not a cat person? They're so darn cute! 😊

[@jwenting]

people think they can decide to be a cat person or not, when really it's the cats that decide.

[@jhowe5571]

Jackson Galaxy! He's the cat-daddy, cat behavior expert. There's a lot we can learn about cats, even how to introduce new cats to each other. 😁

[@searchfield]

Pablo Barncat is going to give that kitten some siblings 😹💟

[@juliegale3863]

Momma cat has beautiful eyes.

[@wilbertsuryajaya5688]

awwww im so excited for next video

[@vonduus]

She is a real beuty, the mom-cat. And the kitten is just cute. You know, I found your channel because I watch cat-videos a lot, so KZbin recommended one of your early videos about your barncats to me. And then I just kept hanging around, enjoying your farm life.

[@SB-xw8fr]

Congratulations on your new team members!🐱🐈

[@cavaebi7890]

I've been waiting for this for awhile now I want new puppy's lol

[@user-ec8jc9eg1g]

Apple and cider would be quite entertaining lol

[@goldeaglekroll1596]

As Jackson Gallagher would say "set up base camp. Then you expand the territory." Extremely good way for Pablo in the new additions to get used to each other.

[@Prettykittychimi]

Squeeee!!!!! This is the most exciting news, congrats on the new kitties! I look forward to watching them grow up on the farm. 🐈

[@shinycharizard5869]

Bo for the mom and Peep for the baby

[@zeldapinwheel7043]

The farmer formerly known as not a cat person.

[@sherrybrissette1614]

Best comment ever!

[@indicasmama]

Congratulations on you new babies!

[@andybenson4877]

We have a mother/daughter pair ourselves. Their interactions are wonderful.

[@sherirobinson6867]

Griselda Blanco & Sandra Avila Beltran "Blanco & Sandy or Bell" Pablo has to be matched with Queenpins🤣 Blanco and Bell sound good 👍

[@FaisalAddas007]

Finally! Now we are waiting for the dog and the cattle.

[@JillRhoads]

I totally missed that Pablo was actually Pablo Esco*barn*!!!! 🐱‍👤😹 The sense of humor for naming is absolutely wonderful!

[@supersmashman18]

You've really improved as a KZbinr, Morgan. The pacing of these videos is excellent. Keep it up.

[@YTistooannoying]

Cat names: Debbie and Carrie (Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher). Judy and Liza Goldie and Kate Sophia and Dorothy (the Golden Girls) Demeter and Persephone Blythe and Gwyneth (or just Gwen) Thinking about it Reynolds and Fisher would be great too.

[@katharinawinter3788]

I wanna bet that Mama Barn Cat will always stay "Mama Barn Cat". Some names just stick. For the baby I have no idea.

[@Josh-mp6kb]

I love this Guy. Thanks for the Awesome Videos! Keep it up!

[@kayland.5724]

They're beautiful! So many new lives on the farm. Toby dog will soon have a fren too