Herc,

Cats can be taught to accept even squirrels. Years ago I had a cat, then decided to raise Cocketiel birds. My boyfriend(then) and I built cages, and bought mating pairs. After the eggs hatched, we pulled the babies, and hand fed them every 2 hours for 2 weeks, the every 3 hours, ect, till they were weaned. In about 6 - 7 weeks. At one time I think we had 18 birds. The cat loved the birds. It would jump up on the top of the cabinets, and at one time 3 or 4 of the birds would fly up, and start preening the cat. She never once hurt any of them. We could leave her unattended and never worry. She would even go into the cages and lay down.

Animals are so cool, I'm glad that you got to feed the baby for awhile.

Wen