There are most likely mice and pack rats in the orchard's several old outbuildings. How could there not be?
Farmers once considered a good ratter/mouser the most valuable animal in the barn. Breed is a factor, but kitty temperament and upbringing (as in no spoliing) is more important in the making of a good hungry barn cat.
Too late for that here. The family cats, "Georgia" and "Millie" are in for a rude moving surprise.
As we know, cats hate change, and these butterballs are just settling in for their usual winter semi-hibernation in front of the wood stove. But I have a feeling the Russian stove will do nicely.
In good weather, both cats do a little light mousing around the yard, but a whole new wild world awaits these city slickers. Coyotes are common (yikes) and a black bear seen in the orchard recently. The property is adjacent to the wilderness Golden Doe Wildlife Unit, with cougars, moose and plenty of mule deer.
We've hiked in the beautiful place several times. Now, we can walk in from the back of the orchard.
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