A cat is kept on a farm mainly to catch mice and other small animals. Some small animals eat the farm crops. These animals may also carry diseases.

A farm cat may live in a barn and survive on the food it finds on its own. A farm cat may also be a family pet. A cat kept on a dairy farm may be given cow’s milk as a reward. A group of cats is called a clowder or clutter.

A cat’s feet are very sensitive. A cat can sense movement through the pads on its feet. A cat is said to be able to hear through its feet. The whiskers on a cat are also sensitive to changes in the air. A cat can hold its whiskers against its face when eating. It can also move its whiskers forward when hunting.

A cat is said to have nine lives. This saying came about because a cat is known to be good at escaping dangerous situations.