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A Red Maine Coon Sat Beside a Box Full of Six Ducklings

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A cardboard box sits on a pale floor, and it is full of ducklings. A red Maine Coon lies right beside it with her long orange tail curled around the corner, her shaggy fur glowing warm and her amber eyes looking calmly forward. Six yellow ducklings are gathered inside, some standing with their bills up, others leaning on each other, a couple tucked low against the cardboard. One duckling is outside the box, nestled against the cat's front paw. A white wall and a patch of sunlight from a window behind them keep the room bright and plain, so the colors of the cat and the ducklings really stand out.

Cats love boxes, and one reason may be that enclosed spaces make them feel safe and hidden. Maine Coons are large, sociable cats with long, shaggy coats that need regular brushing. A cardboard box can make a simple, temporary spot for baby birds, but it is not a proper brooder, since it lacks reliable warmth and can get wet and messy. Ducklings need a safe heat source, clean bedding and fresh water, and a cat should always be supervised when near them. Ask your vet or a local poultry keeper for tips on a proper setup.

The box may be plain, but it has turned into the coziest spot in the room. The cat sits close by, calm and watchful, like a very fluffy doorkeeper.

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