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Somewhere in This Fluffy Tangle Are a Cat and a Whole Bunch of Chicks

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It is hard to say where the cat ends and the chicks begin. A gray tabby is curled on the couch with her eyes closed and her head resting on her paw, while a little cluster of yellow chicks nestles in the curve of her body. A gray knit blanket is bunched up beneath them all, and soft light fills the cozy living room behind.

Tabby is not a breed but a coat pattern, and it appears in many cats. The classic stripes and the letter M on the forehead are common features. Tabbies are known for their varied personalities, and many are friendly, playful companions. Curling into a ball is a natural way for a cat to conserve warmth, and it is how many cats sleep. When chicks are around, always remember that they are tiny and fragile, and a sleeping cat could accidentally roll over them. Supervise every moment, and give chicks their own warm brooder. If you have questions about safely keeping cats and birds, a vet or a local feed store can help.

For now, everyone is warm, everyone is quiet and the couch is the best place to be. It is a cozy, tangled, fluffy kind of peace. The little group looks like it has been sleeping for hours, and nobody seems ready to stir. The soft gray blanket holds them all like a nest.

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