Roughneck Homes - Outdoor Protective Cat Shelter Step by Step Instructions by Indy Feral Roughneck Homes are easy to make and a lot of fun. Using the instructions and pictures below, you can construct your feral cat shelter in just 15 minutes. Always use the utmost caution when using a blade or knife to make the entrance/exits of your shelter. The shelter built on this page utilizes the 18-Gallon Rubbermaid Tote and is most suitable for 1 feral Cat. For 2+ cats, simply replicate these instructions using the 36 Gallon Tote and a larger Styrofoam Cooler. Depending on the climate, shelter may actually be more important for survival than even food. Dry, wind-proof shelter can do a large part in fending off frostbite in the ears and paws from elements such as freezing winds, snow and rain. While feral cats typically build a think protective coat for winter, the effectiveness of their fur as insulation is greatly reduced as it becomes wet or frozen and can often times result in hypothermia. Often times cats will resist entering a shelter with only one exit as it puts them in a vulnerable position to predatory dangers. You may need to cut additional holes on the opposite side to incentivise colony cats to use your roughneck home. As the cats grow accustomed to their new shelter, it may be desirable to add additional protection from wind or other elements by placing a door flap made of heavy plastic or vinyl to each entrance of your roughneck home.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:16:46 +0000
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