The neighbor is out bottle-feeding his calves all the time, with his cat circling his legs. I think I can hear her purring all the way from the road!

She hangs out with the chickens, and sits atop the fence, but it's obvious she doesn't stray far from the house. She is very leary and keeps her eyes open. She doesn't let anybody except her owner and the farm animals near her.

I don't know if Toby would automatically sense the need for increased vigilance, or if he would have to learn the lesson "the hard way" by being chased by something. That is what I want to avoid. Perhaps the enclosure could be temporary, until he sees a coyote or wolf. I think once he sees one he'll know to be careful. There are LOTS of trees out there (in the yard) and the coyotes would have to come a long way across an open field to our yard - if he had his eyes open he would see them before they were a danger.

It sure would be nice if he could hang out with the chickens and the pig and (if/when we get one) the milk cow, during the daytime while we're outside.