Missing carcass

[susandennis]

If asked "who here thinks they have seen all of Biggie's tricks?" I would have raised my hand. How many times in one short - less than two years - life can one cat do so much? His hair has not even grown back yet from the last adventure.

Today's edition is Small Bird Carcass In The Bedroom ... and now it's gone. It was long dead by the time I first saw it. carcass in the bedroom, feathers and pieces in the bathroom. By the time I came back from getting paper towels and a bag, Biggie had moved the carcass to an undisclosed location. I found him outside so I can only hope that's where he took the bird but there is no sign of it out there. Not even a feather.

The bathroom is cleaned up but now and he's still outside. I wonder how long it will take for that carcass to stink up the house? I wonder how long it will take, if he actually ate it, for the bones to obstruct his intestinal track? I wonder how many other tricks he has up his sleeve and how long he will live to show them.

He's now outside hiding between the storage cabinet and the long drapery that hides it. He started doing this yesterday. I wonder if he's stalking more prey or hiding in shame from me. My guess is the former.

I think when I finish my coffee and have my shower, I'll do a grid search but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to find anything.

Biggie, Biggie, Biggie

When I'm not looking for a dead bird in the house today, I'll be doing laundry. Oh and I need to prepare and freeze the meat I bought on Wednesday. But, that's about it.

The CAL (Crochet Along) that I ordered the yarn for turns out to be a dud. But I do like the yarn color combo so I'll find something else very nice to do with it. I have both a lose vest going and a blanket now in addition to the temperature scarf so the CAL won't be missed.

Ok. now hunting bird.

Comments

[sherlock999.livejournal.com]

Oh, Biggie. I sure hope he didn't eat it. I honestly think he couldn't have had enough time. After all, cats like to play with their food.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

From what I've understood and what I've observed, cats like to "play" with their prey, not their food. That seeming "play" which also looks like "tormenting" is actually the cat (lions do this, too) testing and also weakening the prey. The killing blow has to be delivered near the head and the cat itself does not want to risk being bitten or injured even if the cat itself will be victorious in the end.

After a kill, they may "stash" whatever it is. My two will cover up any canned, commercial cat food they don't eat immediately to protect it from other 'predators.'

[sherlock999.livejournal.com]

That's interesting! My two just want extra kibble between meals....

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha omg Biggie is great entertainment. What a good boy he is to bring you a bird carcass

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Oh Biggie, you walking disaster.
And from own experience, at room temperature, it starts to stink after a day. At first, just a light wafting like dirty feet. Then a chemical undertone. And at the end of the second day, it really smells dead. That is the point where I usually move the furniture....

[susandennis]

Thank you. You are a far better resource than Google!!

And, happily, I will not have to find out for myself.

[sleepybadger.livejournal.com]

Oh, Biggie.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Cat Momma! You're supposed to PRAISE him for providing for the two of you and making sure his kill is safely stashed. He's a mighty hunter, and he loves you. Aren't you proud of him!
Such a good, good boy!

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

I certainly don't think he's hiding in shame. That's not his style at all! Hahaha. That cat makes life interesting.

[susandennis]

yeah, you are right there for sure.

i'm so afraid of what is next.

[richaarde.livejournal.com]

He's not hiding in shame. Cats don't have any shame or guilt.

[terri gordon (from livejournal.com)]

Whoops! Sorry. Stupid anonymous button!

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Ah, that explains the later post