Hi-
We are going to make a nest box with taller sides to transition the kittens into in a few days (with a lower area for mom to come and go from), and I was wondering what you experienced ones could tell me about the height of the sides. How high should they be to corral the kittens? Even at less than 12 hours old, these babies are crawling around the box. (pulling themselves along) I don't want them escaping when they get a little bigger! They are confined to a single room, but I still worry. Any advice you have would be great. Hubby brought a box home from work that is a good size on bottom, but too tall (approx 3 feet), so he's going to cut some off the top.
thanks!
Kerry
We are going to make a nest box with taller sides to transition the kittens into in a few days (with a lower area for mom to come and go from), and I was wondering what you experienced ones could tell me about the height of the sides. How high should they be to corral the kittens? Even at less than 12 hours old, these babies are crawling around the box. (pulling themselves along) I don't want them escaping when they get a little bigger! They are confined to a single room, but I still worry. Any advice you have would be great. Hubby brought a box home from work that is a good size on bottom, but too tall (approx 3 feet), so he's going to cut some off the top.
thanks!
Kerry