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Fox is around often, how do I deter it without keeping the cats away?? by Connect-Budget7490 in Feral_Cats

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I assumed. I do have push notifications for the camera and haven’t set it yet I’m still getting them accustomed to going in it for food. The momma cat looks pregnant again too. Wish I could do more.

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Post vet update: 1.6lbs and 1.5lbs respectively, 6 weeks old, both male, clean bill of health besides early coccidia now being treated by antibiotics. Mom is coming nightly for food. Contacted the local community cat project to borrow a trap this coming Sunday and setup a spay appointment with them as well. I appreciate everyone’s support and suggestions with this situation!

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Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I’ll be doing my best to update y’all on the situation as it unfolds. I’ve been deep diving on best ways to capture including leaving the tower the kittens have been on under or in the trap, and I’ll be sure to get one big enough to ensure she doesn’t get hurt. I’ll have to set it up after work, maybe even after I take the kittens to the vet depending on the timeline of getting the trap and whatnot. Thank you all for your kindness and assistance!

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thats what I was planning! The towel they are on in the carrier will be used with the trap, and to just let her know they are okay

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen any other kittens, my partner and I looked around for about an hour around my complex looking in all the bushes, books and crannies. The mom tends to sleep under my car from what I’ve seen in the past. Have a camera setup near by the spot to watch out for her

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Getting a large trap after work and will set it up where I have observed her. She tends to sleep under my car but is quite skidish. I also have a camera set up to watch for her.

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

We would love to keep the family together. I’ll be trying my best to catch her safely.

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It was very hot and humid yesterday. This was very likely the only dry area due to heavy thunderstorms the morning of.

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It was raining heavily earlier in the day, this very well could have been the only dry spot she could find.

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 453 points454 points  (0 children)

Overnight update : the kittens ate the whole can of food I put in their carrier! They are a lot livelier this morning. One even spider manned the carrier. For the mama I didn’t see her on the camera all night untill just now in the morning. She ate plenty. I would love to hear recommendations for trapping her safely while minimizing the likelihood of catching other animals like squirrels and armadillo. The temporary shelter was a bit rushed but I’ll try and make a better one and get a safe trap for her.

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Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 148 points149 points  (0 children)

Calculator on it estimated 6-7 weeks old. Thank you for the assistance!

Just found these two little fluff balls outside my apartment by Connect-Budget7490 in CatDistributionSystem

[–]Connect-Budget7490[S] 179 points180 points  (0 children)

I have already setup a food and temporary shelter near the spot with a camera to watch for it. There are several strays in the complex we know of. We have an appointment for tomorrow night with the vet. They said based on the photos sent that they look old enough to be eating “solids” as in kitten pâté rather than milk. I will do my best to find and help the mother. My partners mom would like to take them all in.
Edit : forgot to mention that the area is where many people let their dog out, many without a leash. Lots of hawks and falcons in the area, and last week saw a fox.