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She Rolled Over for a Nap and Five Chicks Called It Home

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A black Devon Rex has rolled onto her side on a patterned rug with her paws splayed and her eyes shut in complete bliss. Five yellow chicks are sprawled against her belly and front legs, some half asleep, one still peering around. The wall behind them is blurred and bare, and there is a window full of light.

A cat that shows her belly like this is usually feeling safe. The belly is a vulnerable spot, so exposing it signals comfort and trust. That does not always mean she wants a belly rub, though, since many cats will curl a paw if touched there. Reading a cat's body language helps you know the difference, and Devon Rexes in particular are known for loving closeness.

Warmth is another reason chicks gather against a cat's belly. Cats have a comfortably high body temperature, and the soft fur holds the heat in. Baby chicks seek out warm spots by instinct, since they cannot hold their own heat well in the first weeks, which is why a proper heated brooder is necessary for raising them.

The five little sleepers have settled into the curve of her body. Her relaxed face and slow breathing say that the snooze is far from finished, and nobody would think of waking this peaceful pile. The sunlight from the window warms the rug beneath them, and the whole room feels hushed.

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