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The Abyssinian Held Court in the Sunflowers, With Four Chicks Listening

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Tall sunflowers stand behind them, and in the garden dirt a ruddy Abyssinian cat lies with her paws out in front and her golden eyes alert. Four fluffy yellow chicks gather close, two of them looking right at her, as if waiting for her to say something. The soil is warm, the leaves are green, and a blue bucket sits in the background. The whole scene has a gentle, unhurried charm that makes it easy to linger.

Abyssinians are lively, athletic cats with a distinctive ticked coat that gives them a warm, glowing look. They are curious and energetic and they often like to climb, explore and play. They tend to need plenty of stimulation, so interactive toys and tall perches are a good idea. A garden is a lovely place for a cat, but chicks should be kept safe from sun, wind and predators. Young birds chill easily and need a heated brooder at night. Always supervise a cat and a chick together, and talk to your vet about safe garden practices. Wash your hands after touching poultry, too.

The Abyssinian has her head up like a sentry. The chicks gather near with total trust. The sunflowers lean in as if they want to see what happens next. Some days in the garden are just about sitting together in the warm dirt and enjoying the flowers, and this looks like one of the best of them.

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