Browse ›
A man scatters feed for chickens in a yard while a gray cat follows him. 24 / 31

Grandpa Fed the Chickens While Pebble Followed Along

AI imageexotic shorthairchickensbackyard

Grandpa stands in the middle of the yard in a cream cardigan, scattering golden feed across the ground as hens gather around his sandals. Pebble follows a few steps behind, her round face turned toward the flock and her golden eyes alert. A black hen, a brown hen, and a white hen peck eagerly while an open door and a few garden tools stand behind them.

Terracotta pots of herbs line the doorway, and a blue tote bag hangs on the door. The yard has the cheerful chaos of a morning chore, with feathers, feed, and a very interested cat.

Cats and chickens can share a yard, but it takes supervision. Many cats will stalk birds, and chickens can peck or scratch a curious cat, so keep her at a safe distance. Chicken feed and droppings can carry germs, so wash your hands, and keep her away from the feed itself. A chicken coop should be secure from other predators as well. A harness and leash help an indoor cat enjoy the outdoors safely. Ask your vet about parasite prevention and vaccines before outdoor trips.

The hens will get their breakfast, and Pebble will get her walk. A chore is nicer when you have company. Afterward there will be fresh eggs to collect and a quiet cat to carry in, and the yard will settle back into its quiet routine.

More from this collection

All 31 →
A man in a cardigan paints at an easel in a garden while a gray cat sits at the bottom of the frame.Pebble Posed Beside Grandpa's Easel While He Painted the GardenA man in an olive cardigan plants a seedling in garden soil while a gray cat digs a hole beside him.Grandpa Planted Tomatoes While Pebble Dug a Hole of Her Own
A man in a cardigan sits barefoot at the end of a dock with his feet in the water beside a gray cat.Grandpa Dipped His Toes in the Pond While Pebble Looked UpA man in a knit cardigan lies on the grass with a gray cat asleep against his cheek.Grandpa and Pebble Napped Cheek to Cheek on the Sunny LawnA man in a cardigan sits on a boardwalk bench smiling down at a gray cat beside his leg.Grandpa and Pebble Shared a Bench Along the Beach BoardwalkA man smiles on a patchwork quilt by a fireplace while a gray cat lies in the foreground.Grandpa and Pebble Settled Under the Quilt by the Fireplace