When most people think of a cat they tend to think of litter boxes, scratching posts, and silly toys, if not allergies.\u00a0 Cats are a common choice for people in small homes or apartments that want to have a pet.\u00a0 It makes sense, they are smaller than a Great Dane, and can use a litter box.\u00a0 But in reality, if given the opportunity, most cats would love to be outside hunting and exploring, it\u2019s in their blood.\u00a0 Any self-respecting cat would love to be on a homestead, and here a few reasons that might want to consider having one on your homestead.<\/p>\n
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Pest Control<\/strong><\/p>\n Perhaps the most obvious reason to have a cat on your homestead is pest control.\u00a0 Rats and mice can contaminate your food storage and spread disease.\u00a0 Poisoning pests can be counter-productive by inadvertently poisoning their predators like owls, trapping them can be costly and difficult.\u00a0 But for a cat, hunting and killing rodents is combining business with pleasure.\u00a0 And aside from the rodents that are killed, the smell of a cat will make any rodent think twice about setting up shop.<\/p>\n Security <\/strong><\/p>\n Your barn cat might not be as bold as the cat that became an internet celebrity for chasing away a bear, but that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t help keep you and your homestead safe.\u00a0 Armed with radar-like ears and eyes capable of seeing just as good in near complete darkness, your cat is going to know if something is nearby.\u00a0 If your cat seems agitated or fearful, it is a good chance that there is a potential predator in the area.\u00a0 Getting an early warning of a racoon or fox will help you save your chickens or even your corn from wood be thieves.<\/p>\n Companionship<\/strong><\/p>\n As with a house cat, a barn cat can provide a nice companion on what might otherwise be a lonely homestead.\u00a0 Being smaller, and better hunters, a cat requires less food than a dog and will therefore be a cheaper option.\u00a0 And even a small cat in your lap on a cold night can put out a lot of warmth and make a big difference.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even if you have never been a \u201ccat person\u201d before, because you don\u2019t like the smell of a litter box, or your couch being scratched up, you might want to give some thought to whether or not you could benefit from having a \u201cworking cat\u201d on your homestead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you liked this, you might also enjoy\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n When most people think of a cat they tend to think of litter boxes, scratching posts, and silly toys, if not allergies.\u00a0 Cats are a common choice for people in small homes or apartments that want to have a pet.\u00a0 It makes sense, they are smaller than a Great Dane, and can use a litter<\/p>\nNatural Healing Techniques Doctors Don\u2019t Want You to Know\u2026<\/a><\/h2>\n
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