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2x4s and welded wire utility fencing (which is sturdier than chicken wire) work fine. A staple gun to attach the wire to the wood, and screws to fasten the wood together. Some random scraps of wood to make ramps and perches and stuff.
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If you're in mosquito country I would suggest lattice and pet screen to enclose, plus, the lattice looks very nice, not industrial looking at all.
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Check out the photo galleries at these websites for a ton of cat enclosure ideas:
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We have the Purrfect Fence (not sure if I'm spelling that right). It's great, though the neighbor's cat has managed to (no pun intended) catapult herself inside a few times. Once she's in, she can't get back out. It works, but it is a very expensive option. Some of the people on here have very nice enclosures; they posted pictures when I inquired a while back. Kai Bengals comes to mind, but there were several other members. I wish I could remember the name of the thread, there were some great examples.
that is funny.
My husband built us a verandah cat enclosure made with chicken wire stapled to a wood frame with 2 doors as well. It works great....very happy with it. I use it at night and when I go out etc. But now I would also like a cat fence enclosure to keep out some of our neighbouring cats that like to fight. There are 3 cat fences that I am aware of: Purrfect Fence is especially designed for keeping your cats inside your yard. There is also CAT FENCE-IN and Cat Fence which have been designed for both keeping cats in and out of your yard and are actually extensions for existing fences. I am also considering making my own fence extensions sometime in the spring, but we have an extra large yard and lots of trees too, so don't want this project to be too difficult. I will be weighing my choices. Bottom line, I would love for my cats to be able to be safe in our back yard. In previous years our dog was very good at keeping the neighbourhood cats out, but I'm ruling that option out for now.
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My parents are going to cat proof the yard at their new house. Its on a triple lot so the back yard is huge. It has a tall wooden fence around the yard already so all he has to do is add chicken wire around the top so they can't get over the top.
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Now that I have two cats I'm thinking seriously of enclosures. My girl comes out with me and is happy to return when I do. But I can see my boy is just raring to go and I don't want him out at all. I have to do things on a budget, but keep it looking nice, as I run workshops from home. Could people please have a look at this link and tell me what they think of this product?
Suggestions for good looking DIY would be great too.. I have a friend's husband who is handy, recently retired and hanging out for a challenge (and my friend would just love him out of the house for a while ) If you do have suggestions, keep in mind I'm in Australia.. some of the things you talk of I can't find here.
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Most of them are, just under different names ;)
One of the cheapest places for netting is:
Catmax and SecuraKat are popular. Cat fence topper by Oscillot keeps most cats in
More ideas here
http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-enclosures-home-made-enclosures
http://www.cat-world.com.au/cat-enclosures-commercial-cat-enclosures
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That is fabulous info, Missymotus. Many thanks!
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I've just had termites found and a fence fall over, so there goes the enclosure money for a while. But I'm definitely going to do it..
Someone accidently left the door open yesterday and little Sundar (who will be 6 months old on Wednesday) had a taste of the great outdoors. I have never seen a kitten so excited! One thing about Russian Blues is that they can run like the wind.. it is extraordinary how fast they are... I heard one breeder say never let a Russian out as they are spooked easily, and when they are they will just run and run. Little Sundar, however, with his compromised chest, will dart around madly, then just stop with his mouth open, panting, then start again (just as I get near him). It took me 45 minutes to catch him!
I can't deprive my furries of the outside experience, but, both for their sake and the multitude of wildlife in my garden (I have many blue-tongued lizards for example) I'll do the enclosure thing as soon as I can. Of course it breaks my heart as Sundar now peers intently out the window making the most pitiful and constant miaow he can possibly manage.
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Although it's aimed at the UK, the FAB advice might be useful:
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/fencing/index.php
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Although it's aimed at the UK, the FAB advice might be useful:
http://www.fabcats.org/owners/fencing/index.php
There are some great ideas there... I'll keep them in my 'enclosure' file.
I remember the days when we really just had cages and caged runs...none of the mesh and rotating things that we have today. And I've always kept cats inside so it hasn't been a worry before, but for some reason with this new little boy it feels really unfair.
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I'm slowly building a "cat habitrail" on our backyard deck (inspired by Habitat Haven) for our three cats.
You can't sit in it with the cats but, since its on the deck, they are hanging out with us outside.
I'm using dog cages and just connecting them together. I provide access with a cat door in the window.
Check it out:
I'm really impressed with your site and have bookmarked it. Good on you!
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I tend to think of it as time well wasted, as it's now sitting empty/unused.