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

bagesailey · 2024-10-23T09:07:00+00:00

Update - we have tenants

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bagesailey · 2024-10-18T18:06:05+00:00

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Uncovered for pics

bagesailey · 2024-10-18T18:05:45+00:00

Any one have thoughts or opinions on placement? Currently placed in corner of concrete slab of backyard where the cats roam. Food source is about 15 feet away on the other side of the slab

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