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A grey Scottish Fold cat dozes in a rope hammock with a group of yellow ducklings snuggled in front of her. 21 / 38

A Grey Scottish Fold and Her Ducklings Drifted Off in a Swaying Hammock

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A rope hammock sways gently on the porch, and inside it a grey Scottish Fold has curled up with her eyes closed and her chin resting on the weave. In front of her, a group of fluffy yellow ducklings snuggle together, some peeking out and others tucked down. Green leaves and a wooden porch frame the scene. We'll call the cat Smoke. The breeze sways the hammock just a little, and the ducklings sway with it, perfectly content.

Scottish Folds are calm, sweet-natured cats with round faces and expressive eyes. Many love a quiet nap in a sunny spot, and they are happy to share it with a friend. They do best in a home with plenty of affection and gentle play, and their folded ears should be checked regularly for dirt or wax. Many also enjoy a gentle rocking motion, which makes a hammock a natural favorite.

A hammock looks relaxing, but it is not the safest place for a duckling. Ducklings can slip through the rope weave or fall from a height, and cats can be unpredictable around small birds. If you want to give young ducklings a cozy rest, use a low, enclosed brooder with soft bedding and a safe heat source.

Smoke is dreaming, and the ducklings are, too. The hammock rocks slowly, and the afternoon drifts by. It is a slow, sweet kind of afternoon, and nobody wants to wake up.

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