Browse ›
An orange tabby cat sits in a small wooden wagon with three fluffy yellow chicks, a rope handle trailing on the grass 27 / 35

The Orange Tabby Took Three Chicks for a Ride in His Wagon

AI imageorange tabbybaby chickswagon

A little wooden wagon with a rope handle has stopped in the middle of the yard, and its driver is an orange tabby with a thoughtful, serious expression. He sits upright in the back with his ears forward and his coat glowing in the afternoon sun. Three yellow chicks sit on the straw beside him, looking out like passengers on a very short trip. A neighbor's fence and a house window stand in the background.

Orange tabbies are known for their friendly personalities, and a large share of them are males. They tend to be social, food-loving and relaxed, so keeping an eye on their weight is wise. Cats often enjoy a box, a basket or a wagon because they like snug, enclosed places where they feel safe. For chicks, though, a ride in an open wagon is risky, since young birds can fall, chill or get frightened. If you want to give small pets a fun outing, choose a calm, short trip, keep them contained and never leave them alone. A little handwashing after touching chicks is another good habit, and your vet can help with safe handling.

The wagon sits still now, and the whole yard seems to be waiting for the next adventure. The tabby looks proud, the chicks look curious and the afternoon is perfect for exploring.

More from this collection

All 35 →
A blue-gray British Shorthair peers over a wooden garden bed edge where three yellow chicks stand in the soilA Blue-Gray Cat Rested Her Chin on the Garden Bed EdgeA silver-white Bengal cat sleeps beside a black wood stove with three tiny yellow chicks tucked against herThe Wood Stove Was Warm, and a Snow Bengal Had Company
A pale Siamese cat balances on a wooden fence rail above four yellow chicks standing in the grassThe Siamese Walked the Fence Rail While the Chicks Marched BelowA gray Scottish Fold gently licks a small gray chick, with two yellow chicks standing beside them on a blanketA Scottish Fold Gave a Gray Chick a Gentle Wash While Friends WaitedA cinnamon Abyssinian cat lies on a lawn looking at three small yellow chicks that have wandered up to herA Cat and Three Chicks Said Hello for the First TimeA gray Russian Blue cat curls on a snowy porch step with four yellow chicks tucked against herA Russian Blue Kept Four Tiny Chicks Warm in the Snow