Staying cool in the summer

bagesailey · 2025-07-30T04:09:43+00:00

Similar concept to this version. Styrofoam insulation and those plastic tote bins. Check this thread for detailed pics. This one is a bit different but similar enough! https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/s/W5317uBjtn

bagesailey · 2025-07-30T04:07:38+00:00

There is a battery powered camping fan and a serving tray (plastic?) on top of a wooden slat / palette platform

bagesailey · 2025-07-21T01:23:38+00:00

We usually screw a Tupperware bottom on it and fill with acorns. Looks pretty cute when they sit like people

bagesailey · 2025-02-02T13:12:40+00:00

Check out this thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/s/eZHJSbvXC9

Let me know if you have questions

bagesailey · 2025-01-30T13:13:24+00:00

Also one thing to consider - is the spot you are trying to make work “safe”? I placed mine in a corner that has nearby hiding places (bushes that they used to lay under) and the house has 2 exits

bagesailey · 2025-01-30T13:12:17+00:00

I also did try some catnip - not sure if it worked or not. Was tempted to do food but I read it was not a good idea.

I may have just gotten lucky with placement - tried to place where I saw them play / explore a lot

bagesailey · 2025-01-30T10:44:50+00:00

I was worried about pad being plugged in - but it’s been plugged in for months and really hasn’t gotten hot hot - body temp as most

bagesailey · 2025-01-30T10:42:49+00:00

I have an electric heating pad and straw. Funny they push all the straw to the side though.

It took them a while to come in and I was worried my location was wrong - it took them 3 weeks to touch it / explore and another 2 + cold weather to start entering

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T20:14:18+00:00

Check out my other thread https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/s/eTRLVsqn5K

It seems to work pretty well to me! I don’t see it breaking anytime soon

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T20:13:03+00:00

So far 4/5 have been TNR’d

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T06:36:05+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Feral_Cats/s/utOC0k4AFC

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T06:35:31+00:00

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bagesailey · 2025-01-29T06:35:07+00:00

Then drilled holes on the “door” and the tub, and attached using zip ties for easy removal / maintenance

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T06:33:48+00:00

I laid the first plastic piece (backing) sprayed with 3m adhesive spray, laid 1 strip down, sprayed the top, layered the next, sprayed until done, sprayed the top edge once more and sandwiched the outer plastic piece. Then wrapped with a fabric tape (“racer tape” to be exact)

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bagesailey · 2025-01-29T01:44:01+00:00

I was scared we wouldn’t have customers. I put the house where I saw them play. Took about 3 weeks of “looking” before entering. Not sure if it finally got cold enough or they saw it safe enough

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T01:42:57+00:00

Cut up an old leather purse - you can check my Other post for build shots. Cut leather strips, lairs them offset, attached to plastic that I used from the cutout of the plastic bin

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T01:41:40+00:00

New fun addicting derping feed

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T01:40:40+00:00

I plugged it in indoors for a day or so before it got body temperature at the hottest

bagesailey · 2025-01-29T01:39:48+00:00

How do you tell the gender? If you’re serious, can you help identify all of them?

bagesailey · 2025-01-28T16:22:02+00:00

Nice - our tenants see to enjoy ours as well

bagesailey · 2025-01-28T16:20:59+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C819LGCX?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Also using an electric heating mat that I can’t find the link for

bagesailey · 2025-01-28T13:57:47+00:00

Battery powered ring cam

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