I used avairy wire which has 1/2 inch holes... nothing dangerous can gets paws/claws into holes that small. Yes it is buried a bit into the ground but mostly it is buried away from the enclosure. I also put wire under the sod before I laid it. Good luck!
Nice set-up! We used a 10' X 10' dog kennel (with roof) up next to the house so our kitties can go in and out at will. I want to fix it up with fun options for them, but so far they just love to be out in the fresh air and sunshine and I'm keeping them safe.
BRILLIANT! How kind of you to let the kitties outside & how smart to keep them safe! I used to have a neighbour who made a similar run for his dogs & cats. He worked long hours & didn't want to worry about accidents. They were able to let themselves in & out whenever they pleased. We were in a semi-rural area, so he had a double fence 2 feet apart to protect them from wild animals reaching in.
What isn't clear from the video is that the cats have access from the house out to both the catio and a screened deck that is about 8'x10'. So, for indoor kitties they have a pretty nice deal. And instead of a lock I have a fancy, locking carabiner on the outside door. That should keep them safe.
One can never be too careful. Hence, the lock. My cat enclosure is locked from the inside. My cats access it through a doggy door cut into my back door. As time goes on, I'll bet that you start enlarging your cat enclosure. I was looking outside today myself and thinking to myself, "Hmm, I could make my enclosure twice as large." (However, I would lose the area where I now have a patio set, but hey, that could sit inside the new area.)
@WashfromCali Good idea. We don't have any small children here but if we did you can believe there would be a lock. We do have locks on the chicken coop...raccoons are good with their hands! Thanks for the comment!
it is too small, even for a squirrel...
barsonyka01 4 months ago
why do you keep not pedigri cats in this jail ! :(
Maciek1 6 months ago
I used avairy wire which has 1/2 inch holes... nothing dangerous can gets paws/claws into holes that small. Yes it is buried a bit into the ground but mostly it is buried away from the enclosure. I also put wire under the sod before I laid it. Good luck!
theskyehiker 10 months ago
Hi
Is that chicken wire that you used?
Also is the wire buried into the ground?
I am thinking of enclosing the underside of my deck.
Want to know the right materials to use!
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brooke12839 10 months ago
Nice set-up! We used a 10' X 10' dog kennel (with roof) up next to the house so our kitties can go in and out at will. I want to fix it up with fun options for them, but so far they just love to be out in the fresh air and sunshine and I'm keeping them safe.
gretiesmom 1 year ago
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suprcrip2002 1 year ago
BRILLIANT! How kind of you to let the kitties outside & how smart to keep them safe! I used to have a neighbour who made a similar run for his dogs & cats. He worked long hours & didn't want to worry about accidents. They were able to let themselves in & out whenever they pleased. We were in a semi-rural area, so he had a double fence 2 feet apart to protect them from wild animals reaching in.
suprcrip2002 1 year ago
What isn't clear from the video is that the cats have access from the house out to both the catio and a screened deck that is about 8'x10'. So, for indoor kitties they have a pretty nice deal. And instead of a lock I have a fancy, locking carabiner on the outside door. That should keep them safe.
theskyehiker 1 year ago
One can never be too careful. Hence, the lock. My cat enclosure is locked from the inside. My cats access it through a doggy door cut into my back door. As time goes on, I'll bet that you start enlarging your cat enclosure. I was looking outside today myself and thinking to myself, "Hmm, I could make my enclosure twice as large." (However, I would lose the area where I now have a patio set, but hey, that could sit inside the new area.)
WashfromCali 1 year ago
Make sure to put a lock on your enclosure to keep mischievious children from letting your kitties loose. I love your cat enclosure!
WashfromCali 1 year ago
@WashfromCali Good idea. We don't have any small children here but if we did you can believe there would be a lock. We do have locks on the chicken coop...raccoons are good with their hands! Thanks for the comment!
theskyehiker 1 year ago
No, I made it myself. It is small, only 2ft by 8ft but the cats appreciate it I am sure. Thanks for the comment.
theskyehiker 1 year ago
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theskyehiker 1 year ago
Very nice! did they come out and install it for you?
sistersledge22 1 year ago