feral cat advice general thinking

charlie s

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Hi Everyone, I have 2 feral/semi feral cats that I want to build an outside enclosure for them, they are not social, but tolerate me feeding them, changing litter etc.No touch!. Let me explain, these 2 male cats appeared from nowhere, nobody in the neighborhood recognizes them. 1 cat is approx 3 yrs of age and the other is 8 yrs. After 5 months of seeing the cats looking for food and shelter. I trapped both cats and they have had a medical evaluation and treatment, because of the increase in coyotes in my area and the fact missing cats has exploded where I am. Both cats are now neutered, and are considered healthy. Please share outside enclosed shelter ideas. Anything I need or should consider e.g best cat box ideas bedding, fencing. I have much land and can build a safe enclosed environment for them that they can be happy. If I was not clear please shout out your questions, I am happy to answer.
 

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Hi!
This thread might help if you haven't seen it;
 

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You are very kind to help these cats. If you are able to build or do something somewhat elaborate, google "catios" and a lot will come up. I would post a link, but there are a lot of pics and suggestions, some purchased, some built.
 

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What size of area do you have to work with?

You can usually build something suitable with 2"x4"s and welded wire fencing, but if money is less of a problem than handy skills, you can buy dog kennel panels and use those instead.
 
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What size of area do you have to work with?

You can usually build something suitable with 2"x4"s and welded wire fencing, but if money is less of a problem than handy skills, you can buy dog kennel panels and use those instead.
Thanks!
 
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