Outdoor litterbox for Feral's

[walli]

Hi all!
preparing to bring the cats in the backyard and I need to figure out the right kitty litter.
They all know how to use a litter box, I know this because I get Sammy and Blacky in the Garage everynight
and when I trapped Texy when he was injured and brought him in, he's ok with the litter box too.

I'm thinking my only option is clay litter (Yucky) but if anyone has any experience with that wood litter any info would be appreciated.
I'm dreading dealing with the clay litter and clumping litter would be bad because if the cats get their feet wet, they will have cement paws!

 

[shadowsrescue]

Here is an older thread with some ideas

Outdoor Potty

I don't know if anyone else will have use of this, but thought I'd share just in case. It took me a couple of years and a lot of trial and error to come up with this, so perhaps it can save someone else a little bit time and aggravation. Also, if someone has a suggestion for improvement I would...

thecatsite.com

 

[walli]

Thanks Shadow, That is interesting I may try it.
I'm think I may try the wood pellets first, not sure yet.
supposedly the pellets turn to dust when they pee on it, not sure if cats will pee on pellets tho
ugh! I'm tired! hee hee

 

[moxiewild]

Aspen or cedar mulch, sand, raised beds with potting soil, compressed hemp bales, etc.

Technically for outdoors you just need something earthy that the cats enjoy digging into.

 

[walli]

looking for something not too hard to clean, Sand seems a possibility maybe can wash with water.
Since it is a yard tho, I may have to go with dirt that I replace periodically.
Thank you! got me thinking some more

 

[moxiewild]

Sand can sometimes be a pain to scoop.

I think people who typically use mulch and potting soil just kind of rake through it every few days, but I’m not entirely sure on the specifics.

I’m looking into this more in depth now too, so I will let you know if I get more details or find anything else that might be useful!

 

[walli]

thanks moxie!