Cats are not as clingy as dogs, nor do they often jump up and down holding your legs, but their aloofness is exactly what makes them cute. Therefore, many poop scrapers have developed the habit of observing cats at home and guessing their psychology, and often find a lot of fun in this.

Everyone who has raised a cat knows that cats love all kinds of small boxes and boxes. As long as they see it, they will happily dig into it; they like to put their two front paws under their bodies. Everyone says this They are "farmers"; they also like to "hen squat", retracting all four claws and squatting like a hen hatching chicks.

Is the behavior of these cats just because winter is here and they are afraid of the cold? Or are they secretly showing off their cuteness to their owners?

Why do cats like “farmers”?

　1. Comfortable

The simplest explanation for this is that it is comfortable. Cats, as felines, were good at catching prey in the past. They would often lurk around their prey, waiting for the right time to catch the prey in one fell swoop. Therefore, their joints It is also very flexible and can easily perform various actions such as folding and stretching.

When a cat is lying down, it will not feel awkward to curl up its paws, just like people like to cross their legs. Cats may do this just because they feel it is more comfortable, and there is nothing uncomfortable. Over time, they develop the habit This is a little habit.

　2. Keep warm

The hairless parts of a cat’s body include its muzzle and paws. The muzzle is for better breathing and eating, while the paws are for easier hunting. Cats have underdeveloped sweat glands and cannot regulate their body temperature well.

In summer, cats dissipate heat through their flesh pads, and sometimes their flesh pads can be found to be wet. In winter, in order to keep warm, they will put their flesh pads under their bodies, just like people put their hands in their sleeves, all to keep warm.

However, for cats, such actions are very detrimental to their activities, so if you see cats holding up their little paws in front of you, it is also a sign of their trust in you, which means they feel that the current environment is very dangerous. Safe and without enemies. ​​​​​​

Why do cats like to "hen squat"?

　1. The cat feels uncomfortable or sick

When the scavenger finds that the cat has been hiding somewhere, maintaining a squatting posture, and is accompanied by poor mental state, loss of appetite, etc., it is necessary to attract attention. It may be that the cat is sick, or has pain in its limbs or abdomen.Squatting like this can relieve their pain. The cat owner should take such cats for physical examination in time for diagnosis and treatment.

2. The cat is hungry and begging for food

When cats are hungry, they will sometimes squat in front of their owners and meow. In fact, they are begging for food from their owners, just like dogs pulling at people’s trouser legs. At this time, the poop collector can give If they eat something and see if they have eaten, the cat will stop squatting.

　3. Habitual actions

The hen squatting position can facilitate cats to change their behavior at any time. This is also a preparatory action for many cats before attacking. If they have no physical abnormalities and are not barking all the time, but just squatting, then let them stay quietly. Maybe they like to squat like this, just like they like to dig into boxes, so that they feel safe.

Human beings have studied the mystery of cats and boxes for more than 50 years, and the definite conclusion that can be drawn now is that confined spaces can bring a sense of security to cats, make them feel comfortable and at ease, and relieve their stress.

All in all, there are too many small movements on cats. In fact, most of them are done by cats to make themselves comfortable and relieve stress. Sometimes they are also to attract the owner’s attention. As long as the cat is healthy and there is nothing abnormal, the owner can Don't worry too much.