{"id":34713,"date":"2020-02-20T14:27:13","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T19:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.flywheelsites.com\/?p=34713"},"modified":"2023-05-12T09:57:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T13:57:35","slug":"tips-for-keeping-barn-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/tips-for-keeping-barn-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Keeping Barn Cats"},"content":{"rendered":"

They\u2019ve always been a part of my life, and at the moment, I have two house cats as well as four living in my barn. One of those barn cats is a very recent addition. In fact, he showed up a few weeks ago completely out of the blue. The little guy is skittish, but with some persistence, I\u2019ve gotten him to warm up to me. I named him Scotch.<\/span><\/p>\n

I might be biased, but I think everyone needs a barn cat (or four). Aside from adding to my barn-time enjoyment, my cats provide a very useful purpose. And I can also feel good about the fact that they\u2019re all rescues (aside from Scotch).<\/span><\/p>\n

Cats, by nature, are skilled predators who can survive without us. This isn\u2019t to say the ever-present feral cat issue is a good thing\u2014it\u2019s not\u2014but it is a testimony of the cat\u2019s independent nature and hardiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tips<\/p>\n

Every barn will attract unwanted vermin\u2014and the safest and most environmentally-friendly solution is a barn cat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it may sound a tad morbid, I often find leftover tidbits of some rodents my cats have killed. It doesn\u2019t usually stay around long though. They aren\u2019t picky when it comes to eating the whole thing (either that or the dogs finish it off for them).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for First-Time Owners of <\/strong>Barn Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re considering getting a barn cat for the first time, here are a few tips that will ensure they stick around and serve their purpose:<\/span><\/p>\n