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A Hairless Cat, Three Chicks, and One Very Rainy Window

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Rain streaks the window, the garden outside has gone soft and grey, and the warmest spot in the house is a knitted blanket on the sill. A hairless Sphynx cat sits upright there with her big ears swiveled toward the glass, while three yellow chicks crowd against the blanket at her side. A small potted plant leans in from the left, and nobody seems to be in any hurry to leave.

Sphynx cats are famous for their lack of fur, and that makes them world-class warmth seekers. With no coat to hold in heat, they tend to gravitate toward sunny windows, heating vents, blankets, and laps. Their skin also needs a little more attention than most cats get, since natural oils collect on it rather than soaking into fur, so many owners plan on regular gentle baths. If you are thinking about the breed, talk to your vet about skin care and keeping the house comfortably warm.

Chicks have the same craving for cozy spots. Baby birds can't regulate their body temperature well at first, which is why farm brooders include a heat source. A blanket by a bright window is a nice substitute for a few minutes, though real chicks need a proper warm setup, and anyone who handles poultry should wash their hands afterward.

For now, the cat keeps her watch on the weather and the chicks keep their fuzzy shoulders pressed together. It is hard to say who is keeping whom warm, and it probably does not matter on an afternoon like this.

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