I'm not sure how ethical this is, but I'm to the point I don't much care.
I've added 9 new cats to my family in less than 2 years. Kittens just keep showing up at my barn at 4-8 weeks of age. Three litters so far, all black or tuxedo, all somewhat tame. I asked the neighbor if they were missing some kittens. Nooooooo. According to them, their cats all stay down at their barn. They go deaf when I ask them if they've been altered.
So I bought a new trap, put it in the barn and started baiting it with soft food in the locked open position for a few days. The first night I set it I caught an all black male, maybe 7-8 years old by the vet's estimate. Had him neutered, vaccinated and let him go. Caught him again two nights later. (The dummy) Then I caught a female, kind of a dark siamese with white bib and feet. Vet estimates she's at least three. I think this was the baby factory, but I can't be certain. I guess time will tell.
I know these are the neighbors cats because I've seen them out in front of their house. (with the people) I can't get near them. I wish I knew if it is the mother cat(s) who are bringing the kittens over or if it's the neighbor guy. I would not be opposed to setting a trap for him either. I suppose the neuter thing is out of the question though.
I kind of wonder whether they'll say anything to me, or even notice. I kind of doubt it. But from now on, any of their cats that pay a visit to my barn will be going home with a new haircut.
I've added 9 new cats to my family in less than 2 years. Kittens just keep showing up at my barn at 4-8 weeks of age. Three litters so far, all black or tuxedo, all somewhat tame. I asked the neighbor if they were missing some kittens. Nooooooo. According to them, their cats all stay down at their barn. They go deaf when I ask them if they've been altered.
So I bought a new trap, put it in the barn and started baiting it with soft food in the locked open position for a few days. The first night I set it I caught an all black male, maybe 7-8 years old by the vet's estimate. Had him neutered, vaccinated and let him go. Caught him again two nights later. (The dummy) Then I caught a female, kind of a dark siamese with white bib and feet. Vet estimates she's at least three. I think this was the baby factory, but I can't be certain. I guess time will tell.
I know these are the neighbors cats because I've seen them out in front of their house. (with the people) I can't get near them. I wish I knew if it is the mother cat(s) who are bringing the kittens over or if it's the neighbor guy. I would not be opposed to setting a trap for him either. I suppose the neuter thing is out of the question though.
I kind of wonder whether they'll say anything to me, or even notice. I kind of doubt it. But from now on, any of their cats that pay a visit to my barn will be going home with a new haircut.