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Gibson the cat

Originally from a suburb in Christchurch, Gibson has become a real farm cat since his move to blockhill. His favourite outdoor activities include going on bush walks, hunting, and tree climbing. He also enjoys his time inside with activities such as eating and sleeping. Gibson likes to be where the action is and often will participate in chores such as gardening and feeding the chooks, though he tends to get distracted and ends up hunting or tree climbing instead. Gibson loves the country life.

Bird Safety - The clown cat
Bird Safety - The clown cat
Gibson had been catching an unfortunate number of birds over the winter months (as well as mice which we are greatfull for) so something had to be done.

He doesn't seem to mind his bright 'bird safety' collar.
04 Aug 2010
Cat Access
olmec
Cat Access
Finally a solution that allows the cat to come and go as he pleases.

> No ugly cat flap in the door
> Out of the weather
> Lots of fun

27 Jun 2010
Photos & Diagram
Mouse trappin'
olmec
Mouse trappin'
With this year being a mast year for native beech trees there have been an epic number of mice about.
I've lost count of how many we (and the cat) have caught. I have even witnessed the chooks chase down and eat a couple that I disturbed in a grass pile.

10 May 2010
Wax Eye (Silver eye)
Wax Eye (Silver eye)
These cute little native birds are quite common and love to feed on flowers and fruit around the garden.
Unfortunately Gibson managed to catch this one and so I was able to hold it. Eventually it flew from my hands, I hope it survives.

19 Oct 2009
Wet from hunting
Wet from hunting
Exhausted and wet from an extended adventure chasing rabbits in the wet undergrowth.
08 Oct 2009
Waiting for Rabbits...
Gibson is currently out rabbit hunting....or more precisely, rabbit sitting. Lately he has been sitting in the middle of the paddock and staring into the bushes where he saw a rabbit about a week ago. I think he is just waiting for it to come back. He looks rather meditative, so I'm not sure if part way through he forgets what he's doing there in the middle of the paddock.
08 Oct 2009
The First Mouse...
The First Mouse...
Little Gibson has caught his first mouse....that we know of....
He brought it up from somewhere down the hill in the bushes. He kept batting it around and then he lost it for a while and turns out he was sitting on it. He must be doing all kinds of hunting because he's hardly touched his dry catfood. It's been in his bowl for about 3 days now and there is still a little left. He's plump as ever though, so I know he's not on a diet.
03 Oct 2009
Taking a break from making websites
Taking a break from making websites
Gibson takes a well earned rest from building websites and browsing trademe for cat toys.
This is a common location (and posture) to find him...
02 Oct 2009
Feathers...
This morning I noticed the rug in the lounge was all crumpled up into a ball along the fringe end. On closer inspection, I also noticed heaps of little feathers in amongst the folds of the rug and under the crumpled part. Hmmmmm....looks like somebody caught a bird....and brought it inside.....and ate it.....

Kinda sad. it was a goldfinch. Naughty Gibson.

21 Sep 2009
The First Rabbit
Gibson caught a rabbit today. And yes, he brought the dead rabbit inside through his window to proudly show it off. He threw it around on the floor for a while to be sure it was good and dead and meowed at me and purred excitedly about it...and looked oh so very proud of himself. Then he carried it in his teeth and set it down in the little corner by the fridge where we feed him. Then he looked up at me and meowed as if he expected me to cut it up for him.
11 Sep 2009