Garden Kittens

Ah, the deed is done. The garden kittens have all been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, treated for parasites ........ And now released. These 5 kittens have proven to be very feral in nature. So we are not sure if we'll be seeing them around during the daytime. But as long as the food disappears each evening, we will know that they are hanging around. 

Why have garden cats? Mice, rats, and mongooses. And there are plenty here! We are hoping that these little guys will become effective biological controls for those vermin. Being that they are very feral in their personal natures, the chances are good that they will develop good hunting skills. 

This little orange fluffy girl is very pretty to look at, but don't be fooled into trying to pet her. You'll end up being bitten and scratched for sure. Just after taking the photo she lunged right for me. She says that she can take care of herself. 

This is the only boy. He's one tough, mean hombre. He tried to hook the camera when I was taking the photo. 

Pretty and petite. Not as nasty as her brother, but she's a mean chick. But more scared than downright mean. She tends to hide, but when out in the open, she's quick to use her claws. 

This grey and white fluffy girl is the friendliest of the bunch. Yes, she hisses and scratches, but down inside there is something that wants to be friendly. She came close to becoming a house cat, but she just couldn't keep herself from biting the hand that fed her. So she'll become a farm cat instead. 

This torbie colored girl is flighty more so than mean. She'd rather run away. But box her into a corner and she'll take your fingers off. She hates having her body touched and strongly resisted any attempts at petting. So she will forever be a feral.