Well, this was "fun"..
Only problem is the bedding was getting dirty.
Millie was none too pleased at my idea of changing it.. but I was able to pull the bedding to the front of the cage. She moved to the back again, leaving her babies, so I pulled it the rest of the way out and then quickly placed them in my nesting box.
She was mad, and wanted to get to them but was fearful. I was able to coax her in by telling her she was safe
Then I quickly changed out the bedding in the cage. Last I checked she still in there. It will be interesting to see if she moves them back.
I wonder if Millie will calm down once her babies get bigger and more independent. I like that she is very protective of them and such a good momma. You take such good care of her and hope she trusts you more and more.
ReplyDeleteMillie is really a hard case. I hope she learns to trust you.
ReplyDeletePoor girl. Hopefully as they get a little bigger she will relax some
ReplyDeletePoor Millie. I hope she will learn that you are a source of good things, and worthy of her trust.
ReplyDeleteMillie is certainly protective. Hopefully she relaxes as they get bigger and she learns that you mean no harm. Who doesn't love a clean bed?
ReplyDeleteWith lots of love and patience she will get used to you
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fascinating to see that mother's instinct at work, even if it's a pain for you? The sheer determination of a mama to keep her babies out of the clutches of anyone is powerful stuff.
ReplyDeleteCat Moms are so very protective and when they are not family felines way more so
ReplyDeleteAt least you changed the bedding
ReplyDeletePoor Millie, but we've had friendly cats act this way, worse than the ferals we foster with kittens sometimes, and a few didn't relent until the kittens were grown enough to leave and they were spayed--then they were totally fine, socialized cats. Hormones do some strange things to us ladies. Good luck!
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