Barn Cats: A Day in the Life 

Barn Cats, day mode: "I'm a little kitty cats looking for some little mice." Barn Cats, night mode: _Your objective is to find and kill assigned targets._ _Avoid being kill by some random ass cars_

Those cats are treasure. A female mouse is only pregnant for 19 days and can have 10 liters a year. Don't cry for the mice, people. There's always a few that make it. Plus mice are incontinent. They pee and poop everywhere they run. Great video and it really shows the value of cats on a farm.

I find barn cats to be the most humane way to handle rats in a farm or really anywhere, like ships. It also gives cats that aren't fit to be house cats a home, which is always so important!

I can't deal with how CUTE her little paws are @ 12:20

Morgan - Something to be aware of as my uncle had a farm with many cats on it. In the winter time especially when you drive in with your car, the engine is warm so the cats would want to crawl up next to it. The problem develops that when you go in to start it, it cause them to jump and if they jump the wrong way they go right into the fan which is no good. He got into the habit of when he approached his car he would smack the hood to make a loud sound to get any cats out. Just somethig to think about as you move into winter.

I think Pablo and Toby are great friends because Pablo turned to Toby when Lil had her accident, and also they both do the most of there work at night, Toby protecting the farm from predators Pablo protecting the farm from rodents and disease.

Morgan: I only feed Pablo a little bit, because i'm trying to get him to lose weight, because he keeps eating Toby's food Pablo: *Catches 3 mice in 45 minutes I think its the mice sir haha

I love my housecats but it really is great to see animals being animals, doing what they were meant to do.

Female cats are more likely to catch and not eat their prey: It's an instinctive; they have to catch prey for kittens. Boys might also start bringing what they catch to a kitten living near them (or their favorite human or a dog (or a horse!)). The act of giving food is very important to cats: That's why they always hang around and ask for food, even if they don't eat it. Giving food is the easiest way to prove to a cat that you care. Also, (most?) mother cats start to harass their kittens after they reach a certain age: Mother's instinct is to get ready for new kittens. They don't have time to do that if the old ones aren't independent, so they start to harass them to make them start catching prey and look for a territory of their own. Molly is looking at Ginny and sees Ginny is ready to live on her own. It may take some time before Molly realizes she isn't getting new kittens, and doesn't need to drive away Ginny. I adore Pablo, and feel sorry for him not being allowed to share food with Toby. But in a year, Pablo is entering senior age, and it slows his metabolism. He is going to need senior food that spares his kidneys.❤

It’s almost like Toby’s instinctively knows how to get them used to him as well a little at a time

In Korea, cats with gray and black stripes are called mackerel. This is because the stripes are thought to resemble the patterns on the back of a mackerel.

The fact that you let a cat sleep with you in your house when you have cat allergies is amazing

Recommendation: feed the cats first and then feed Toby while the cats are still eating.

Having been around barn cats I think Mollie's behaviour to Gini kitty is one of two things. One, she is forcing her to not rely on Mom to be there to protect her. Two It can take months and months for the hormones to be out of her system after being spayed, she may think she is in heat and ready to have more kittens, so she is pushing her away for that reason ( baby kitten protection mode)

That cat POV had me laughing for quite some time, because it looks like she is sprinting on two legs instead of 4 :D

I love how at 12:42 the chickens are clucking and the cat responds with a little meow.

It's just so frickin adorable how Toby plays with the barn cats.

Quietly says, “release the quicken” so as not to spook the cattle, then shouts, “Toby, come!” when Toby is near the cattle… LOL

This farm has an amazing positive energy

My dad has a horse barn and runs it as his business, one of the clients told me you can tell a lot about the barn by how friendly/social the cats are. Guess it’s good we had really friendly cats.

You have to feed Molly and Jinny separately. They are getting territorial about their food now that they are both “adults”. Hence the fighting. Separate the food bowls by a few feet and they should settle down.

You'll have a little less chaos if you give Mol & Gin their own food bowls a meter apart rather than feeding from the same one! Multi-cat protip~

It’s so beautiful to see that all the animals genuinely like interacting with him. Animals will react to how you treat them. And this is a good sign they’ve seen love.

I definitely don't see it as cruel. Mice and chipmunks are cute, but you're absolutely right. You see one, and you know they have a whole squad somewhere. Cats are natures pest control.

Me: whats the differnce between a Chipmunk and a Mouse ? Barn Cats: Nothing !

Our “old” male cat is the king of our property too. None of the dogs, other cats, chickens (roster included), or ducks mess with him. He’s a kind soul too and super friendly, but definitely in charge everyone. With just a side look he stops the dogs in their tracks lol

Man: has 29 cats Also man: "it really messes with my cat allergies.." 😂 love your channel, keep up the good work!

Never underestimate an old farm cat. They really do get wiser as they age.

Ginny cam is the highlight of my day. Her little legs trotting 😻

Pablo is clearly a seasoned hunter. Dusk and dawn are the best time for rodents because they are leaving/returning to their burrows. Pablo probably figured out a long time ago dusk was his best time. Also I can't get enough of Ginny cam. Her little feet!

Ginny is very attached to you and the planter is the place she feels closest to you when you are in for the night. Maybe she needs a heated cubby for the winter. She is so sweet and loving.

My grandparents never had a farm, but they had a pretty big gulley in their backyard. That’s bot relevant, but they used to also have a couple cats, back before I was born. A story my dad always tells is one where their cat named Smudge once snuck INTO my dad’s truck (which was always packed with boxes and work stuff as he is a cell technician). He got up for work, started driving, and heard meowing, looked back and saw Smudge. He had to drive back home to bring the cat back, but it made for a pretty cute and funny story to tell.

Alvin wont be singing Christmas carols this year.

I'm starting to understand the Chinese phrase: "like cows drinking water". Because, dayum, cows definitely drink water fast.

Aw, sooooo cute! Ginny's 'whisker cam' legit made my heart skip a beat!

Definitely each Cat needs their own bowl to prevent squabbling amongst them. Especially now that they are both technically adults and no longer in the Mother Kitten relationship.

13:24 Is anyone else afraid for Toby dog at this moment? The growl along with staring him down when hi is not looking her way. Cracks me up. I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!

When Ginny growled at Toby my kitten woke up and looked real concerned lol. At this rate you'll have to put her in your video credits as a camerawoman!

And they say barn cats are not cared well enough... Not true!!! The happiest cats ever.

Aww the kitty cam was adorable 😍😍😍 she really has a very active life with so much going on at the farm. She gets right to work hunting those mice and birds 🤣😂

Simple enough to feed Molly and Gin-gin separately. Will avoid squabbles until Molly gets used to her daughter again. Which I'm sure will happen.... Congrats on starting to get the cattle settled in. The night footage is way cool, seeing cats do what cats do at night.

That was 100% ADORABLE when Pablo allowed Jinny to eat out of his food dish 💞 It;s GREAT to see the cattle down in the lower part of the pasture also! 🐄🐮 The barn cats are all PERFECT (including Lil) in their own ways 🐈🐈

I wanted to suggest in the future Siberian cats. I do so because they are hypoallergenic, prolific hunters very powerful and can withstand the coldest winter with no issue. I have two of them, both over 15lbs of muscle and they, even after being fixed are amazing hunters. Anyway just a suggestion 😀

Her meows are so adorable even her growls are adorable

Omg Ginny and her little paws! I love it, it's adorable! She talks a lot. Seeing her catch that enormous mouse was very satisfying.

I think one of the reasons why Molly is being mean to Ginny Is one- she smells different You get weird smells from the vet after surgery And two, a mom animal (dogs do this too) basically tell their child that I don't feed you anymore, you're on your own I'm not going to be nice mommy anymore But those are my thoughts But definitely get another cat bowl Feeding in the same bowl will cause fights instead of separate Since Molly wants her own food Plus Gonny is just wanting to take all the cat food as quickly as she can before anyone else can have it

Watching Jenny's little paws moving around is so damm cute plus her little meowing as she goes

Aww I love the ducks waddling out their little house

You should get a float value for your 50-gallon tank. It's practically essential for the hydration of cattle. All it does is fill a tank until it reached a certain height, so it will ensure your cattle will always have water.

That egg went tumbling down the ramp 🤣 Ginny is so adorable! I was worried she’d remain skittish but as she’s gotten older she’s really blossomed into her own little personality ❤️🐱

11:00 'Ginny's point of view' 11:08 Wow! A flying cat! 😻

This life looks so cool and fulfilling, I love farms, I love animals and I love land!

Why don't you feed Pablo at the same time as Toby dog? It would give him something to do to give Toby a moment of peace to eat his food.

Love how Toby does the exact same stretch every time you come to the door lol

You are a nice person to take such good care of your animals. I wish more people were as conscientious as you. I enjoyed this video.

My cat, who spent most of her life being a mostly outdoors cat, was an excellent hunter. She'd often leave bird kills and parts (yes parts, she ate them) of mice she'd catch on the doorstep. She even caught rats sometimes. Willow made it to 20/21.

so when a kitten grows up its mom sorta pushes them into that pecking order thing, where they stop babying them as much, so molly is probably just making sure ginny knows her place in all that with her

For what it's worth, mother cats don't keep their motherly feelings for their young once they're adults, so she won't be motherly with Ginny again. Also, female cats are generally quite defiant of other cats and get quite territorial, more so than fixed males in my experience. This also makes them more anxious and threatened if other cats get too close... I think they need each their own bowl to eat like Pablo has, at the very least.

Loved seeing those little paws running across the farm! Too cute for words!

Oh my goodness! The cat-cam is PHENOMENAL! INCREDIBLE! WONDERFUL! EXCELLENT! Thank you for that! When I had my second cat spade, years ago, her sister also freaked out and tried to fight her. For years! It was a nightmare! Lastly, Toby has the most adorable face! Awe, look at those eyes! I looove him!

Very lucky kitties, getting to live such a fulfilling but secure lives.

It's just so funny to see whiskers at the top of the screen!

No wonder Toby looks so good and with such shiny fur. He got that organic diet. You don't get that from eating dry food.

The beauty of a farm. An ecosystem all on it's own.

i have a feeling “good morning weird chickens” and “viva la pollo” will be my fav things to say from now on.

Love the 'whisker cam" thanks Oh, and thank you for the shot of the Fall colors around your farm - much appreciated

Fun fact: Small Outdoor cats have the highest hunting success ratio of all animals by a large margin

This is the coolest/cutest video. The little paws tramping in the grass is the best! Thanks for sharing your barn life and animals with us.

Idk if anyone has said this yet but the cows might like the trees because of the shelter they provide so it may be a good idea to give them shelter where you want them to go.

As my two kittens got older, I had to give them separate food bowls set a few feet apart. It helps keep the peace.

Major respect for following your dreams. I'm sincerely rooting for you.

Pablo does have that look. You see it in animals and humans alike. I really like Pablo.

Molly attacks Ginny? Easy. Ginny isn't a baby anymore. She is a teenager now. And Molly wants to make sure that Ginny knows her place. Ginny doesn't even have to be cheeky, cats like to preemptively dish out. The policy is "I'd rather hit you before you get any funny ideas. That way I look tough and you think twice." What you've shown in the video is still perfectly normal. Still, I'd start feeling them from separate food bowls. That way it stops feeling like they have to compete for food. That might help with some of the pent-up aggression on Molly's side. To make sure Molly knows there is enough space and food here and she does not have to chase her kitten out to find its own territory? Because that's also a natural instinct for mother cats. "I've done my due diligence, you are now grown and will become a burden on my resources if I let you stay and might eventually chase me out so while you are still weaker I'll chase you out, go find your own place!" kinda like that. The way I understand it, Molly herself is still pretty young and she hasn't been on the farm long either. It's really possible that while she understands that the farm is now her home, she still feels insecure about resources which will definitely lessen over time as she comes to understand you provide for them reliably all year round.

My oldest male cat is like the Grandpa (age? he came with the house 6 years ago) to all the cat's. They all look up to him. They give him hugs and kisses (licks) darnest thing I've ever seen!! Kitty is singing; "If I were king of the forest" (wiz of Oz) & he is!!🐈🐱🐈🐱 I bought "the herd" igloo dog houses filled em with hay and pine shavings 👍🏼 So happy they use them. 😻😸 My nice front deck is a nice big cat palace🏰 LOL Thought I would share my cat story with you since you love all animals as we do. 🕊❤🙏🏼 Love your barn cat's🐱🐱🐱🐱 I also have Birds..that's another story!!!🎃

Pablo looks pretty darn well fed. What a lucky life to have access to the great outdoors of Vermont.

Pablo is lazy during the day and active during the night just like Toby dog. They are probably hanging together during the night :)

So proud to see Ginny's first kill ☠ ! Someone's probably mentioned this, but Molly's hostility after Ginny's vet stay is normal. It will probably work itself out. Also be aware, mama cats often don't stay lovey dovey with their female offspring once they become teenagers. Just a sad fact of cat life. I'm glad Ginny's found a friend in Pablo though. He's such a sweet soul 🧡 As for the cattle, I think you're onto a winner with the "blue bucket" approach! Having their treats down by the poultry area may help create a positive association with the birds. The fact they're coming down to the lower pasture when the birds are asleep is a very good sign!

This channel is one of my, as well as my cat’s, favorite channels. I’m currently at home with a cold and my cat LOVED watching this “episode”. She started growling the same time as Ginny while she had the camera lol

What a wonderful, lighthearted and oh so sweet snapshot into the lives of your furry friends. I needed this upbeat video today. Really loved the fad of the night and moon progression over the hills shot too. Best to Gold Shaw Farms!!

Thanks for my visits to the farm. As a child, I had a friend who lived on a farm that I was allowed to spend overnight and weekend visits with. Your podcasts bring back great memories. You are an ethical farmer and I admire that. You seem eager to learn all you can. Thank you so much.

I love how Toby and the cats know what they're doing while the fowl are goofy and clueless, as is their nature. It's no mistake we eat the fowl and we don't eat dogs or cats.

Did you know ?… they have FERAL chickens and roosters in Hawaii?! 😂 I was there in May visiting with my cousin for the first time, and got the biggest kick out of them. They are everywhere! 🐔🐥

Pets such as cats and dogs love feeling useful. This is the life for them and they love it.

Toby and Poblo are like father and son Poblo is the father and Toby is the son! It’s amazing how a cat and a dog can bond.

I was really hoping for a barncat video after you put the camera on Ginny a few videos ago! I love seeing her tippy tappy paws

Hi Morgan,,,Ten yrs ago I took in two 6month old sisters, before they were one yr old they both had a litter 2wks apart & were best of friends, even nursed each others kittens. 5 months after they had kittens I had them spayed. In the morning of their operation they were curled up with each other & the kittens in one big pile like every other day. At the end of the day I picked them up & brought them home. When I opened the two cages & let them out they took one look at each other & hissed. Ten yrs later they still hate each other, one lives in the house & one in the shop. Getting them spayed completly changed their personalities.

Barn cats are an essential part of farm life, in my opinion, as the cats essentially do what brought them to us in the first place. It's not cruel, it's their job. And keeping the cat that got hit by a car inside the house is proof that you're doing the best for them. In this day and age, cats don't NEED to go outside, but those barn cats have a job to do, and I respect that.

Kitty. Maintaining they're dignity among the fluff and ducks. ❤❤❤❤

"And now we see from Ginny's point of view".

One time one of my cats had to stay in a pet hospital overnight and for a few weeks after his brother would hiss at him, we figured he came home smelling different. Eventually it stopped though

Mollys pelt colours are very pretty with the tabby but then splotches or brindle-y orange places, but all your cats are very pretty/handsome!

it’s a whole historic event when he’s getting everyone up in the morning. it’s like a “getting ready” scene in a disney movie

I love the way your cats 🐈 and dog Socialize with each other it’s so cute

It’s common for one cat to no longer recognize another one after it’s been to the vet. They basically have to be reintroduced as strangers.

The cats little paws as she walks around the farm🥰

Все животные такие холеные, чистые, довольные. И мышей ловят, и покушать дадут, просто замечательно. домики у них, пёс ухоженный, видно, что живут в радость! Уважение

Toby: minding his own business. Ginny: why I oughtttttta… 👊

To keep the cats out of Tobi's area, you can put a 45° net angled out on top of the fence. They'll look up and won't even attempt to jump it. You can look up videos on how to do it but it's fairly simple and easy. Love your farm💙

Say what you will about outdoor cats, they are a godsend if you are rural even if you aren't farming/ranching. Living in a very rural part of southwest Florida I had a bad time with rattlesnakes because of the abundance of palm rats swarming about. I gained a sweet little calico and her three sons, a ginger and two tabby Tom's. Within a month of them going outside they had made a huge difference and the only trace of a rattlesnake that I rarely see is the rare shed I come across. I can no longer let the cats out to do what they do best. The soft skulls thought it would be ever so eco-friendly and just plain swell to reestablish the panther to Florida and after several cats were eaten ALL my cats (those that are still undigested) are full time indoor cats who spend their days gazing sadly out the windows. Another win for Florida in their attempt to take home Gold at the Derp Olympics....I think they have it sewn up.

These animals are living their best life❤️