I just watched the first video of this and will go watch them all. I know people had opinions and advice for you but......all I can think is: What a PROFOUND privilege that was for you and the momma had a safe space for a bit. Thank you so much for sharing!
I notice the stray cats that i feed prefer natural water such as rain water in the birdbath or water from my rain barel out of the watering can. They do drink tap water out of the water bowl but wild water is better. Maybe bobbie feels the same way
she goes to the one safe place that she knows of where she and her babies won't be killed and also they know which people are kind to them and which ones aren't thumbs up to you lady it is obvious on here which ones care and which ones don't, you are an angel for the animals and don't let anyone tell you different
Thank you for the updates and being so nice to the wildlife. People who only see a small part of the picture are quick to make judgements. I think that people were being genuinely compassionate but as you have demonstrated she knows how to hunt and keep her and her youngins safe and alive. The important thing is you did not interfere and allowed her to have this space while she deemed it good.
thank you for sharing this cool experience with the public! I notice that several are bring critical and kind of bossy towards you as though you were deliberately doinng something wrong. Oh well - everyone is an expert, I guess. How nice you got to see this beautiful mother and kittens upclose. Thanks again for sharing
You have an interesting accent. Sounds Russian to me (I'm Russian) but it is very slight, almost imperceptible. Bad guess? Anyway, thank you so much for providing shelter to the new mother and also for acting so reasonably. And for answering the comments with this video. Wish you all the best
Wild cats do not stay in the same spot for long with kittens/cubs. Even if the den is perfect, they will eventually move because of the build up of scent, both from the kittens presence and from the mother coming and going.
OK, you putting meat out made me laugh. I think the goal is to keep the wildlife wild and not encourage them to stick around or attract other animals. During our heatwaves, droughts and wildfires it is bringing into our suburbs Mt. Lions, more coyotes and bobcats. I put out water too. I love rabbits and opossums but they are certainly on the menu for these predators. I bet she is not far away given the age of her little ones. >^..^
maybe it may be best to call the wildlife department in your country to safely relocate them into the wilderness. its kind of you to give them a temporary shelter, but could be dangerous for the neighborhood cats and dogs, also if they get used to living among humans, one day it will be disaster for them when some people feel threatened
@gena174 The mother didn't move far away. Your house will always be considered a safe area. I go hiking daily, mostly night hiking. Over the yrs, have gotten to know the wildlife: insects, predators, prey. Have gotten to know the local mtn lion family, bobcat family, the several coyote packs, black bear family, the bighorn sheep herd, deer; the bachelor herd, the females & youngling herd. The mtn lions & bobcats are very shy & reclusive. If they don't want you to see them, you won't see them, yet they'll be observing you. The coyote packs the most dangerous predators; 5 or more together, & you're walking your dog or dogs; the coyotes may consider you easy prey. Hunting in packs gives them strength over lone hunters like the mtn lions & bobcats. I'm more wary of the coyotes than the cats.
She left because she didn't want to be there in the first place. She was smelling you the whole time, but it wasn't safe for her and the kittens to leave while the kittens were so young. This could've ended in disaster for you, your neighbors, and the bobcats. Please don't ever let this happen again. Make that area as uncomfortable as possible in case she's imprinted on it and tries to return in the future.
From what I saw, I think you did a great job! The first priority was to make her feel safe in her spot. I was thinking you could put up something in the corner to give her shade during the daytime - if she comes back. She clearly saw the water and food you left for her, so she may decide to have her next litter in your yard. I liked your gentle and caring narration. You clearly understand cats very well!
I was thinking about this too, but she used this corner to jump over the fence and to go in-and-out. So, I was afraid to block her way and to scary her.
Keep putting a bowl of water out for her and other animals, im sure they will appreciate it during the nights when they travel past your house. Well done to you
Very good G E as usual and please post again if you think you have something to say, these episodes have had high quality. Any people concerned for the wild rabbits should also understand that the new born litter bobcats are also considered food to many other denizens of the wild (and the wild aspects of suburbia) - and our bobcat mother appreciates their hazard (from others and weather) hence her relocating to some (unknown to us) place she hopes is better (and we all hope so too).
Your yard is lovely and you are a good neighbor to the wildlife. Thank you for sharing.
I just watched the first video of this and will go watch them all. I know people had opinions and advice for you but......all I can think is: What a PROFOUND privilege that was for you and the momma had a safe space for a bit. Thank you so much for sharing!
this is amazing and you are doing a great job helping her. its also good she is self-sufficient! I hope you and the bobcat mom have the best future.
Thanks
You are kind to let her deliver her babies in a safe place. Thanks for sharing this unique experience.
How wonderful that she chose you.
No, it wasn't "wonderful." It was extremely dangerous and remains so if she imprinted on the space as being safe.
I notice the stray cats that i feed prefer natural water such as rain water in the birdbath or water from my rain barel out of the watering can. They do drink tap water out of the water bowl but wild water is better. Maybe bobbie feels the same way
Thank you for being a good human
Thank you for documenting this experience. You have a very soothing voice
Thank you for your update. You are a kind person!
@gena174
Thank you for your up date.
Thank you for your kindness towards her,
and for posting these amazing videos.
she goes to the one safe place that she knows of where she and her babies won't be killed and also they know which people are kind to them and which ones aren't thumbs up to you lady it is obvious on here which ones care and which ones don't, you are an angel for the animals and don't let anyone tell you different
Thank you for the updates and being so nice to the wildlife. People who only see a small part of the picture are quick to make judgements. I think that people were being genuinely compassionate but as you have demonstrated she knows how to hunt and keep her and her youngins safe and alive. The important thing is you did not interfere and allowed her to have this space while she deemed it good.
Taking videos of her is interfering. She was terrified to be there.
thank you for sharing this cool experience with the public! I notice that several are bring critical and kind of bossy towards you as though you were deliberately doinng something wrong. Oh well - everyone is an expert, I guess. How nice you got to see this beautiful mother and kittens upclose. Thanks again for sharing
You have an interesting accent. Sounds Russian to me (I'm Russian) but it is very slight, almost imperceptible. Bad guess?
Anyway, thank you so much for providing shelter to the new mother and also for acting so reasonably. And for answering the comments with this video. Wish you all the best
Belarusian, thanks
@@gena174 , I knew it! ))) Всего Вам хорошего!
Wild cats do not stay in the same spot for long with kittens/cubs. Even if the den is perfect, they will eventually move because of the build up of scent, both from the kittens presence and from the mother coming and going.
Great job G E.
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NICE VIDEO !!!!!~~~~~~ THANKS
OK, you putting meat out made me laugh. I think the goal is to keep the wildlife wild and not encourage them to stick around or attract other animals. During our heatwaves, droughts and wildfires it is bringing into our suburbs Mt. Lions, more coyotes and bobcats. I put out water too. I love rabbits and opossums but they are certainly on the menu for these predators. I bet she is not far away given the age of her little ones. >^..^
Get one of those umbrellas with the base that you can move around
Hmm... not sure if she would tolerate such an intrusion.
maybe it may be best to call the wildlife department in your country to safely relocate them into the wilderness. its kind of you to give them a temporary shelter, but could be dangerous for the neighborhood cats and dogs, also if they get used to living among humans, one day it will be disaster for them when some people feel threatened
They left and did not come back. Hopefully, they went to the wilderness and are doing well.
@gena174 The mother didn't move far away. Your house will always be considered a safe area.
I go hiking daily, mostly night hiking. Over the yrs, have gotten to know the wildlife: insects, predators, prey. Have gotten to know the local mtn lion family, bobcat family, the several coyote packs, black bear family, the bighorn sheep herd, deer; the bachelor herd, the females & youngling herd.
The mtn lions & bobcats are very shy & reclusive. If they don't want you to see them, you won't see them, yet they'll be observing you. The coyote packs the most dangerous predators; 5 or more together, & you're walking your dog or dogs; the coyotes may consider you easy prey. Hunting in packs gives them strength over lone hunters like the mtn lions & bobcats. I'm more wary of the coyotes than the cats.
@@peterj.a.7902 I totally agree.
She needs running water. Maybe buy a regular cat thing
How about no? This was absolutely dangerous for her, her kittens, and the homeowner.
what an idiotic thing to do. This is a wild animal. Use your head
She left because she didn't want to be there in the first place. She was smelling you the whole time, but it wasn't safe for her and the kittens to leave while the kittens were so young. This could've ended in disaster for you, your neighbors, and the bobcats. Please don't ever let this happen again. Make that area as uncomfortable as possible in case she's imprinted on it and tries to return in the future.
Now you're going to get people complaining about the poor bunnies...
You did all the right things
From what I saw, I think you did a great job! The first priority was to make her feel safe in her spot. I was thinking you could put up something in the corner to give her shade during the daytime - if she comes back.
She clearly saw the water and food you left for her, so she may decide to have her next litter in your yard. I liked your gentle and caring narration. You clearly understand cats very well!
I was thinking about this too, but she used this corner to jump over the fence and to go in-and-out. So, I was afraid to block her way and to scary her.
Very bad idea. Wild animals should not feel safe being so close to humans. If she had attacked, she would've had to have been put down.
Beautiful explanation. Thank you 🌸
Keep putting a bowl of water out for her and other animals, im sure they will appreciate it during the nights when they travel past your house. Well done to you
The bowl is there, it is very hot these days.
Very good G E as usual and please post again if you think you have something to say, these episodes have had high quality.
Any people concerned for the wild rabbits should also understand that the new born litter bobcats are also considered food to many other denizens of the wild (and the wild aspects of suburbia) - and our bobcat mother appreciates their hazard (from others and weather) hence her relocating to some (unknown to us) place she hopes is better (and we all hope so too).
I mean... Human encroachment? 😅
I'd pay $3,000 per kitten, can we talk
they left 😅
@@gena174 OK...in which direction did they leave?
@@joestewart5692 Neighbors below my yard, but I don't think that they are there, because nobody saw them anymore.
Is that all you can think of?
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