I am shocked

[gemfyre]

I come home and find the cats in the yard - no great surprise. But Bella is crouched over something and mewls at me proudly. She has the remains of a wattlebird. Lil is grabbing a few bits here and there.

Apparently there were a few wattlebirds doing laps in the yard and Bella inside was going quite spare over the fact. Matt figured, "Hey, she could never catch a bird," and lets the cats out.

Next thing he knows she's at the door munching on a dead birdie. She ate it!! The whole damn thing... well apart from a few feathers. I guess she didn't let it go to waste at least, she's not getting any dinner tonight, she's already had a good square meal.

And I don't think we'll be underestimating her hunting ability again.

Comments

[shirazz.livejournal.com]

Ewww - I am SO glad ours are all indoor cats hehe

[stefanina.livejournal.com]

And that is why my cat is an indoors only cat...

Bird eaters

[(Anonymous)]

Shame on you Bel! As a birdo you of all people should know the "my cat doesn't kill birds" argument never holds water. But....it's not their fault. Scold Matt, not the cat!

Regards,
Chris

Re: Bird eaters

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

She's such a dumb, noisy cat we figured she never had a chance. We won't be making that mistake again. And I have told Matt to NOT let the cats out when birds are obviously around.

I was just stunned that she proceeded to eat it, all that's left is a few feathers and a foot. I have never seen a housecat that kills birds or mice actually EAT their spoils before. If only I could teach her to get Rainbow Lorikeets and nothing else.