http://www.all-creatures.org/ak/feral-shelter.htmlOriginally Posted by sharky
As many of you know I have some ferals running around.. I have found a place to get them fixed and will pay it myself... but at 40-80$ each it will be a slow process... I am asking what extra precaustions need to be taken in the winter for my feral friends... Would one of those cat houses at Petsmart be wise with some kind of bedding???
EXPERT ADVICE NEEDED for the FERAL NOVICE
The rubbermaid tub is a great idea. I never would have thought of using one of those.Originally Posted by Flamingo13
For years - we had a feral colony. We used to use our patio table, covered w/plastic to make a big "dome" - so we could feed them somewhere dry. Discovered, thanks to Alley Cat Allies, a solution: that is great to feed them - but they need something smaller for sleeping: One of those big blue Rubbermaid tubs (can use generic I'm sure- line w/straw, cut out a hole on opposite sides of the Long sides - just large enough for them to get into. Cats LOVED it - they would all cuddle up and snuggle in there to sleep - and it keeps the snow out plus holds in the body heat.
Depending on the area...kitten season ends around October. For warmer climates, such as Texas, Florida and California....although the # of kittens slows down.they are born year round. In the winter, food supplies are more scarce so cats are focused on surviving...which is why you do not find many pregnant cats in the winter (and also why it is a GREAT time to TNR!!!!).
