I saw an add once for a large outdoor cat enclosure
that allowed the cat to go outside at will,
yet was safe from harmful encounters with other animals.
Made out of bird net, high loose walls.
I would appreciate success stories, advice.
that allowed the cat to go outside at will,
yet was safe from harmful encounters with other animals.
Made out of bird net, high loose walls.
I would appreciate success stories, advice.
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Thu, February 21, 2008 - 12:54 AM
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Thu, February 21, 2008 - 12:55 PMWe built one out of chicken wire and two by fours. It was about 8' high, 12 feet long, and about 4' wide. We just built it around one of the exterior doors, but that house had three doors leading into the back yard. It had a bunch of perches and I grew windowboxes of grass and edible flowers around the edges.
The cats loved it.
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Thu, February 21, 2008 - 3:45 PMolder or ill cats like to have some sort of roof above them when they're outside - they're wired to fear overhead predators and, if they feel weak, to hide where those can't see them. My older cats will now only go onto the deck if I'm there, as no roof any more. I don't think it takes too much - shadecloth fastened over the top would probably be super. The 8x12 one described here sounds divine - ones my friends have had have been a lot smaller, and built around a window rather than a door, but their cats liked that too - it's a great idea, as long as you don't have roaming digging dogs (or bears!) in the area -
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Thu, February 21, 2008 - 3:55 PMoh, forgot to add, if you use typical lightweight bird net you'd better stand by for the first few days because you will have to seriously unstick some cats from it and that's very difficult!! the heavyweight stuff is better, but it's expensive. The smallest holes you can find - they will poke at holes the size of typical horse fencing until they get them big enough to get out of (my fence at home now keeps out everything *but* cats, lol!). -
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Sun, February 24, 2008 - 1:21 PMThanks for the input.
www.purrfectfence.com
Although pretty pricey, this is the one that interested me:
From David Curlett
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There are several unique aspects to the Purr-fect Fence "Houdini-Proof" Cat Fence System. Made out of a flexible, lightweight, polypropylene mesh grid, the fence is easy to install and doesn't ruin your view. The flexibility is also one of the key factors in making Purr-fect Cat Fences by Benner "Houdini Proof." Cats don't like to walk or climb on unstable surfaces. For this reason, most cats won't even attempt to climb it. For those escape artist cats, however, the mesh fence turns back in at the top to force the cat back to the ground. This system is employed at cat shelters with up to 60 cats. This system has also been used as an enclosure for feral cats. Despite all of this, there has not been a single escape to date.
With feline obesity becoming a growing concern among veterinarians, a Purr-fect Cat Fence allows cat owners to provide their loved one with the exercise they need without having to worry about predators, death or injury by vehicle, feline leukemia, distemper, or FIV. As mentioned earlier, this product is revolutionizing how cat care professionals give advice. Check out www.purrfectfence.com to find out more about this revolutionary new product.
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Tue, February 26, 2008 - 12:51 PMthat purrfectfence thing, from what I can see of it (it's quite hard for me to see it in the pictures and they don't show any good diagrams of the overall array), but it does look like something really great -- but expensive!!!! It reminds me of a large aviary, built to allow flying. Only thing I'd mention -- at least at my house, whenever I have netting up for any reason, it gets all kinds of leaves deeply clogged into it, blown by the wind. You could end up with a huge leaf-covered cave in your backyard, lol! -
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Re: ever build an outdoor cat enclosure?
Tue, February 26, 2008 - 2:27 PMBeing a do it yourselfer, I will report back when I do it.
We don't even have a cat yet.
My last one died from licking anti freeze, I believe.
and this is why I want to set it all up right before even bringing in a
new kitten.
The leaves might be annoying but it will be better than
worrying about dangers lurking out there.
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