I noticed this morning the water was frozen in the water dish. This is my first winter taking care of ferals- not really looking forward to it.
I know i can use hot water to keep it from freezing- however i feed in the morning - most seem to now be eating at night - so how do i do this? They are now in the woods - it would be creepy and unsafe for me to go back there at that time. Also because they are feeding in the woods - there isnt really direct sunlight back there either.
Im also thinking about getting an outdoor automatic feeder/water dish for them so maybe i dont have to go out every day. Of course I would check on them - but carrying out the food etc. may get a little difficult if it snows a lot. Any recs on items like that? The bigger and cheaper the better of course.
I just got their winter shelter out today. That was a tough job - but its done and Im SOOOO pleased with that.
PS - I feed in the morning because its the best time to have privacy from the neighbors.
I know i can use hot water to keep it from freezing- however i feed in the morning - most seem to now be eating at night - so how do i do this? They are now in the woods - it would be creepy and unsafe for me to go back there at that time. Also because they are feeding in the woods - there isnt really direct sunlight back there either.
Im also thinking about getting an outdoor automatic feeder/water dish for them so maybe i dont have to go out every day. Of course I would check on them - but carrying out the food etc. may get a little difficult if it snows a lot. Any recs on items like that? The bigger and cheaper the better of course.
I just got their winter shelter out today. That was a tough job - but its done and Im SOOOO pleased with that.
PS - I feed in the morning because its the best time to have privacy from the neighbors.