@mryellow123 That is because Aussies like you have common sense. Here in the USA we have to deal with idiots like this guy. Like minded idiots see him as being virtuous instead of brain dead. He should let them all in his house if he is so concerned about filthy stray cats. Folks like him will be the downfall of civilization.
really nice video, hi-tech. i have 2 house cats but i've also taken on the responsiblity of feeding and paying vet bills for 3 abandoned cats. its going to be in the 20's here in florida so I had to bring them inside, unfortantly one of them is a sprayer even though he is fixed so I have to keep him in the rest room for the night :(
If you use straw in a cat shelter please remember to add cedar chips ( available from a pet store or garden center) . Cedar chips will help discourage insects from living in the straw. Blankets are not advised as they retain moisture. wart
@666wart Cedar chips can be toxic to cats. From Alley Cat Allies: Straw resists the wet and keeps a shelter warm, and is the best choice for insulation and bedding. Do NOT use blankets, carpeting, fake sheepskin, or any material that holds moisture. You can use hardwood shavings (not cedar or pine), but keep in mind that softwood shavings are not suitable due to possible toxicity. Some caregivers in locations with long, cold winters use Mylar blankets as bedding.
I really like what youve made,Great idea..We also have cats and my husband made a large wooden box with 6 compartment to it,the only differance it doesnt have legs and it sits on our front porch to stay out of the rain/snow,it is so large and heavy,the top does come up like yours..Plus it is insolated with R19 and has a electric heating blanket under another blanket and all the straw..Last year the cats loved it ....and seem to be using it alot this year so far.
i have cats they are not feral cats they are in fact my cats i live in california so the only thing i worry about is the rain can you show step by step so i can make them these houses/ i have houses for them right now with warm bedding but they dont want those houses i dont understand why .
rubber roofing with an adhesive back makes a great material for waterproofing a cat house. rolls of rubber roofing can be purchased at your local lumber yard. this material can also be used on the sides of your cat house to protect the walls from inclement weather. when constructing the roof, make sure there is an overhang to shield the walls from falling rain. also make sure the cat houses are raised to insure that water isn't seeping in from the bottom. good luck!
hey can you tell us what the roofing material is that you're using? keeping the shelters really waterproof has been an ongoing issue and that may be the key to keeping rain out. thanks!
@justshootme2011 Hopefully, through spaying and neutering feral cats you will not have many kittens, however if you do find kittens, I suggest working with your local shelter or rescue group to help determine if the kittens are tame and can be altered and re-homed or if they are feral and should be altered and re-released to your colony. Good luck!
@chrisglazier Thank you! We do not have detailed building plans (aside from the video tour), but you can find plans for many different types of easy to make cat shelters on Alley Cat Allies' website (click on What We Do, Care for Cats, then Colony Care Guide - sorry, YouTube won't let me post the link)
Fabulous shelters! Kudos!
rrrina 1 week ago
Hi, Mr Bloghogg again, in response to the comment about "decimating" the local animal
population, I have the following observations. racoons, squirrels, and possums come into
the yard for the daily buffet, birds come in from all over to eat the cat food, and so on. We
used to say "pick up some cat food" now it's "pick up some possum food". I have Havahart
type traps to catch Racoons and Possums, release them in a nature park, about 15 min
away. Possums fruit, p-butter, Coons, marshmellows.
ksmit2 1 month ago
This is a great idea. This design is based on how a feral cat actually "works". The above ground,
platform entrance, the escape "hatch" at the other end, and overall simplicity is really well
thought. I have been fixing up the 16-20 gal plastic tubs from the "Wally", hole at each end,
Alyshia hay on the inside. We don't get too much lower than the upper 20's here. I think
I'll try the straw, and elevate the tubs. Thanx for liking cats, and shelter ideas.
ksmit2 1 month ago
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19brandon66 1 month ago
Don't these cats decimate the local wildlife? or already all gone?
Here in Australia, harbouring ferals like this would be very much frowned upon.
mryellow123 1 month ago
@mryellow123 That is because Aussies like you have common sense. Here in the USA we have to deal with idiots like this guy. Like minded idiots see him as being virtuous instead of brain dead. He should let them all in his house if he is so concerned about filthy stray cats. Folks like him will be the downfall of civilization.
lingbopper88 1 month ago
This is great. Thanks.
whiskerchild 2 months ago
really nice video, hi-tech. i have 2 house cats but i've also taken on the responsiblity of feeding and paying vet bills for 3 abandoned cats. its going to be in the 20's here in florida so I had to bring them inside, unfortantly one of them is a sprayer even though he is fixed so I have to keep him in the rest room for the night :(
GoldenNaturalNappy 2 months ago
Excellent
cathouse54 2 months ago
If you use straw in a cat shelter please remember to add cedar chips ( available from a pet store or garden center) . Cedar chips will help discourage insects from living in the straw. Blankets are not advised as they retain moisture. wart
666wart 3 months ago
@666wart Cedar chips can be toxic to cats. From Alley Cat Allies: Straw resists the wet and keeps a shelter warm, and is the best choice for insulation and bedding. Do NOT use blankets, carpeting, fake sheepskin, or any material that holds moisture. You can use hardwood shavings (not cedar or pine), but keep in mind that softwood shavings are not suitable due to possible toxicity. Some caregivers in locations with long, cold winters use Mylar blankets as bedding.
sldahlia 2 months ago
We have that bowl
MrKittenaddiction 3 months ago
I really like what youve made,Great idea..We also have cats and my husband made a large wooden box with 6 compartment to it,the only differance it doesnt have legs and it sits on our front porch to stay out of the rain/snow,it is so large and heavy,the top does come up like yours..Plus it is insolated with R19 and has a electric heating blanket under another blanket and all the straw..Last year the cats loved it ....and seem to be using it alot this year so far.
pinecreekkennels 3 months ago
i have cats they are not feral cats they are in fact my cats i live in california so the only thing i worry about is the rain can you show step by step so i can make them these houses/ i have houses for them right now with warm bedding but they dont want those houses i dont understand why .
littlebabygiggles08 4 months ago
rubber roofing with an adhesive back makes a great material for waterproofing a cat house. rolls of rubber roofing can be purchased at your local lumber yard. this material can also be used on the sides of your cat house to protect the walls from inclement weather. when constructing the roof, make sure there is an overhang to shield the walls from falling rain. also make sure the cat houses are raised to insure that water isn't seeping in from the bottom. good luck!
sldahlia 4 months ago
hey can you tell us what the roofing material is that you're using? keeping the shelters really waterproof has been an ongoing issue and that may be the key to keeping rain out. thanks!
chrisglazier 4 months ago
This is so sweet of you to do. I wish everyone could be so kind to animals. :)
confessa 4 months ago
@confessa I wouldn't consider keeping a bunch of highly efficient feral predators to be "kind to animals"
mryellow123 1 month ago
what about kittens???
justshootme2011 4 months ago
@justshootme2011 Hopefully, through spaying and neutering feral cats you will not have many kittens, however if you do find kittens, I suggest working with your local shelter or rescue group to help determine if the kittens are tame and can be altered and re-homed or if they are feral and should be altered and re-released to your colony. Good luck!
sldahlia 4 months ago
Thank-you and bless your caring hearts
keclafrance 5 months ago
dude as usual great video very interesting coleen loved it you and sarah have a great heart talk 2 u soon
JerseyTomato2009 5 months ago
God bless you sir.
TheCelticDave 5 months ago
these are awesome! do you have the building plans for these? I especially like the roof, the overhang and hinge is a great idea.
chrisglazier 5 months ago
@chrisglazier Thank you! We do not have detailed building plans (aside from the video tour), but you can find plans for many different types of easy to make cat shelters on Alley Cat Allies' website (click on What We Do, Care for Cats, then Colony Care Guide - sorry, YouTube won't let me post the link)
sldahlia 5 months ago