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Crazy Cat lady here. Rescues recommend keeping cats contained for 4 to 6 weeks for acclimation before letting them loose. Your kittens are really cute!
@@joanneriley3899 and just let the dogs smell them around the shed and they will acclimatise to each other. the kittens will get used to them being around.
2 weeks is usually plenty of time Kittens tend to stay around where you put them older kittens and cats need longer to acclimate but 2 weeks is usually sufficient Former rescuer here that also relocated plenty of feral cats
Video worked for me yesterday with the Masonry fireplace/oven/woodstove heating system/ where they laid out the first blocks. Looks killer too! Will be following this closely now that i googled these to see what your set up is going to be. I'm a big fan of kitties too so congrats ladies! lol
Yeah, I think Lilly is gonna get some bloody noses from claws in the future. And likely, the other dogs as well. They all seem to have to learn the hard way that cats have sharps.
You guy, macs, arm’s family, walkers are all doing advertisements on power grid backup generators all at the same time. I really like the looks of the eco flow system myself the plug and play would’ve great
Pearl sure loves bread. She doesn't give Percy a chance. Sounds like a good system to have to run the AC in the house. Can't wait to see the finished masonry heater. Cats will be good to have to help keep pest away . Hope they stay. Nice seeing Bobbie. Any sightings of Betty. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
FYI… my sister is deathly allergic to cats. But she had heard true calico cats are non allergic. Her kids wanted a cat,… so she gave it a try. It was an inside cat. They had that cat for years
You mentioned being prepared with fences before you get goats again. Just like you prepped for the dogs to keep them warm and safe for winter, you may need to build an insulated cat house. If you make it tall you could have easy access to put cat food in it for them. They could run up into it for safety too. Could be a fun project. Best wishes from northern Illinois.
I had a lab named Midnight for years! That's so cool! Millie looks like Kyle's cat, Duchess. So cute! They say to keep them in crates outside during the day at least for 6 weeks. I'm allergic to cats too and we have two. 🤣🤣🤣 Just keep them locked up for a few weeks. I'd use crates or a single crate for both of them for letting the dogs get to know them and they the dogs.
Hi guys! The cats are so precious. I had a Tabby for 17 years, they are great cats. Looks like more animals for Dutch to feed 🤣🤣. Can't wait to see the fireplace when it's finished. Have a great evening
Get large German Shepherd wire crate. Put under shade tree, with your litter and food, and bed in there. Don't forget to put tarp on top. Rain will make a mess of the litter. In a few days, or maybe a week they will get to know who belongs. Not sure how quick they will adapt. Eventually you'll start leaving door tied open a little for cats to get in and out, but dogs can't get through.
The kittens 🐈⬛ are adorable and a good addition to the homestead😁! Pearl and Percy really liked that bread 🍞😊! It has to be a relief having a smaller system to run the bedroom air and lights😊. Thanks for sharing, take care and God Bless🤗💕!
A Warming light such as the type fir chicken coops hung low in the shed will warm it enough to keep the cats warm on their higher shelves. Heat rises... cold air falls. Make the cat door down low, but not at the floor level. Putting it a Little higher gives the cold air somewhere to fall Out to.
Make them an outdoor cat house for the winter. Around here (IN) they take totes & line them with that sheet insulation & put straw in them & that's where the cats live all winter long. That's what our shelter here does for the community cats.
Build you a cat house like Jason and Brooke. They have a really nice cat house built up beside their camper. Don't know what they're going to do after they fully move into the house which is any day now. All they have left is their kitchen cabinets and their home will be finished. I'm so happy for them as I will be for you when you finish your home. Y'all have done a fantastic job on your home build. Good job!!!
Midnight...brings back memories, the year my mother-in-law died a kitten born in out backyard came out and like this little guy was black as coal, he was my wife's first pet since her father had hunting dogs and no one was allowed to pet play or give affection to them... Our midnight would have been a great barn cat, he loved to go outside... Enjoy the kitties, hope the dogs adjust to them quickly.
You cN buy pet/animal sleeping pads. They are made from hard plastic and have part of the extention cord encased. We just put a piece of old split hose pipe over rest of cord. We have used them for years with outdoor animals. We usually keep them on a concrete pad or porch. They work good with an igloo dome or tub capped over the top to block the wind. And that gives them a good bed.
I was able to watch the whole video of the assembly of your new unit and am looking forward to the completion. What a fantastic concept of using a single source of heat for multiple purposes.
We have 5 barn cats, we feed them outside twice a day so we can make sure they don't get hurt. Our dogs are fenced so the cats wonder all around. We had to rescue a rejected kitten and the dogs excepted it but not sure about free range, the cats jump out of the fence if the dogs go outside.
Best way to do safe intro to your dogs is to put the kittens in a plastic dog crate and set in location where the dogs can come sniff them and they can sniff the dogs ,the kittens will hiss and spit at first but once they start to get used to each other that will stop ,once the hissing and that stops try them in an bigger enclosed area where they can have closer contact with each other ,it usually doesn't take to long for them to adjust..Have supervised contact until they adjust to each oth er..
Sean get you a big plastic tote with a lid then cut out an opening in the end for the cats to get in it and make them a warm bed in it for winter. I have a heating pad in mine so if it gets to cold I can plug it in and they to will have a warm dry bed.
Hi Sean and Brandy! You guys should talk to Jason and Brooke about their cats, how they introduced them to their dogs and when they moved how did they keep their two cats around!
Start introducing smells like something the dogs have put their sent on to the kitttens and vice versa. Start feeding dogs and cats together at the shed door so they can smell each other for like a few weeks. Slowly put them so they can see each other as well. Jackson galaxy on TH-cam has videos on this subject as well.
Suggestion: allow them to see each other. Like putting a screen type door on the little cabin. Eventually the dogs & cats will smell each other & gain a mutual respect for each other. That, from what I've learned is a process. Bringing one out, or both of them, is imho a recipe for disaster for them running to hide & it is extremely difficult to catch a scared cat. Just some thoughts.👍🏻
Miniature Donkeys (al la Arms Family Homestead) are what I thought you had brought to KID - cats are great too. Our sweet 2yr old cat past this past Spring & we are not ready for another just yet. Blessings to the Keeping It Dutch family!
Hey Dutch & Brandy when my wife & I brought our first baby home wow 15 years ago! We took the Linens aka what they use to clean up the babies after they are born in the hospital home too let the dogs smell to get them use to the new arrivals!
Thank you for introducing Eco Flow to us! It led to three purchases! My daughter, my Mom and myself! It’s so nice to get to watch and see what it can do!🤗
Make a cage for the kitties next to the dog pen. So they can see each other. Leave the kitties in there for two weeks. Then left them out. Should be ok then.
Get harnesses or collars and leashes for them and walk them like you would dog’s for a while around the dogs. That way you won’t lose them. You can buy cheap ones at the dollar store. You won’t want to leave the collar on them probably if they are gonna be outside cats but that’s up to you.
I'm allergic to cats and now have 2 that live in my house. I spray them with a spray that helps with the dander. Sometimes I have to take allergy meds and it's so worth it. They are my babies
I'm sorry, Jason & Brooke also have their sinks in the bathroom's and also the countertops. That's all they need to move in finally. Plus the gas tank (propane), lol. They do want to cook, Brooke can't hardly wait to cook and bake!!! Also the fence put up for their dogs so they can go in and out by themselves so they won't worry about them. I can't wait to see that because that's so important to both of them.
Your pig probably sat back on it tushy to look up at the bread because their muscles and formation around the neck prevent them from looking upward. I always found that fact about pigs to be super interesting.
Dutch you and Brandy can put a little cat door or a little doggie door there to cabin and they can go in there in the winter time problem solved for the cats to go in
Cats will have a great time. They will find allsorts. I love cats i have 5. They are good hunters. I wouldn't let them out yet. They will run away. Once they get used to the everyday noises outside they be fine. Maybe a good idea to leave the door open so they can run back in there if they need too. Love there names. X
I would put a large kennel in the kitties space. Put the GSs in it. Let the kitties investigate. Then reverse them and let the GSs investigate. Repeat a few times. This allows all parties to get familiar with new smells without harm.
Our outdoor cats kept disappearing, pretty sure the coyotes got them. We live in a rural area. My husband finally built them a large outdoor cat house. It has chicken wire, and we put metal over that in the winter, and add a heat lamp. They are loose all day & my son pens them up for the night. We have four, and they are all fixed, the 3 tom cats get along great. The vet told us if we got them fixed when they were young, 6 months I think, they would get along. Its amazing the cats always come up at night so he can put them in the pen.
The way I've introduced cats is to have a door with some space at the bottom that the dogs can smell the kittens. Usually after about a week you can put them together in the same room for a short period (supervised). Have the cats a place where they can get out of the weather with food and water once the dogs get use to the kittens. You will still need to interact with them to keep them close.
I always heard keep them in for two wks and they won't leave. . With wild life out there, don't know. Dogs adjust to baby kittens easier than if you brought a grown cat.
The fastest way to get dogs and cats to be friends is to spray them with the same cologne or perfume. Oh wait that may be cats with new cat's, but it may also work with the dogs too. As long as the dogs leave them alone. But someone mentioned below to put them in a cage near the dogs for a few days to get them used to each other. Maybe in a cage in the dog house overnight, after a few days?
Things are sure coming together for y'all!! ^5 Who's the lil cutie that was holding hands n walking with Brandi b4 you showed feeding the pigs n chickies bread? Good luck with the cats staying around! Maybe they will once they feel at home around the dogs...maybe kinda over spoil'm? 🤔 If it's meant to be, it will be! 😁 hope y'all have a safe n good Labor day weekend 💗 🙂😘❤🤟
They said u should keep the kittens in there enclosed area for at least 2 weeks then allow them to roam. Take there food up feed, then little wet food at night this will let them know where there home is.
I think you can put them in the Well House with an Heater (like the one in the tiny cabin) and put a pet door so they can go out and in. I think that could be an option?...👀🙄😁
Dutch I didn’t have a problem with the fireplace with Patrick. I was able watch and rewatch it with no problem. It was a very good and informative video. Take care.
Hope that the cats adjust well, cause they are important on a farm. Do not declaw them, cause they need them for climbing trees to get to safety. I cannot understand all this solar tech, and am too old to try now. It seems a lot to do, and is the cost of all that a benefit?
If your cat ever gets ringworm just use Lotrimin Ultra, it’s in the foot section it’s a anti fungal. Also any equate athlete foot antifungal. Your veterinarian also has a good spray called conzol1% by vet one, which is awesome.
What about getting a heated dog house big enough for the two to have room to move around comfortably inside for the winter. Also be careful in winter time that the cats don't climb into your car engines to stay warm.
The only concern I have for you guys is that eco system is AWSOME BUT if there’s an EMP they will no longer work Now that’s what one of the u tubers said. You may have to get an EMP SHIELD set up for it. LOVE YOU GUYS 😇🙏❤️
I would have to say either a little baby brother or a bunch of kitties which is a good thing because you will probably need them to help control any rodent problems in the future . I might be interested in the power system , I plan to check it out real good !...!...!
Keep the cats inside for 2 weeks, so they get used to their new home. Anything before that and they most likely will run off or try go to previous owners.
German shepherds are usually pretty good with cats. You want to introduce one cat to one dog first. Then introduce the same cat to the other dog. Then have both dogs with same cat. You can introduce both cats the same day to the same dog then the next do with other dog just one cat at a time so neither animal gets to stressed. We always did it in a controlled area where we were watching them but neither animal could get out. Which meant either animal was aggressive then we could grab them quickly so no one became hurt
Your kitty looks like my new black kitty. Mine has brown eyes , isn't that cool. Do make a box in the well house for the kitties to go in and out of. Then add straw. That will keep them warm. If you keep them outside while it is getting cold. There fur will get thicker as it gets colder. Keep the videos coming! Cant wait to see the masonry heater.
get the cats fixed and that will help with them not traveling. Hidden farms has cats outside maybe talk to them also. There are make shift shelters for cats, that you can make or buy
you need at the minumum about 4 x that many panels. They are really good looking panels. Are they mono? Mono are really good. Is there really any kind of food a pig wont eat? I got 5,000 watts and it is still not enough.
I have always kept my kittens locked up for one month before letting them out. That way they know where home is. Barn cats are awesome! Have fun with them.
I use chicken heat wall device I got off of Amazon an animal heat pad. Made a small wood box to keep the heat in. Or u can get shatter proof bulbs which I use for chickens in heat lamps.
They Shepard need to get to know them those babies are to young to pet go around the acreage !! Keep them in around till spring then let them in and out! Glad you are fixing them that will help😊
Cute kittens. I’m allergic if scratched. I swell like a mosquito bite. But I still have 2 and 2 big doges. I put my dogs in their crates and let the cats loose. But these are indoor animals. I wouldn’t know how to do outside animals. Thank you.
Put the kittens on a leash & that way you can take them outside & if big dogs been around cats then the cats will have to get used to them ! It might be a little bit before they like each other! Luna never was around cats & her best friend is Jax
Basically the same system that Daniel at Arms has on his second property. Basic system, easy to set up. Looking into this system for an off-grid camping set-up. I live in an apartment, and the power rarely goes out, here, so no real need to hook up the house to this. (Not sure how I'd do that, without violating some rental terms either, and no real access to full time sun.)
Harness train them 1st and start with Lily introduce them to her at the same time. 1 will be afraid the other will be braver then slowly they will get use to the dogs it does take time my cat grew up with a dog and her kittens were skidish of the dogs at first. But that age us perfect to start the harness.
Many youtubers keep their cats 3 weeks in a closed area. It is important to be around them so they associate you as being at home. What is important is that they are well fed, so they associate food with where they are. That is until they start hunting. Then you give them less food, so if they don't have any mice to catch they can still eat. Especially in winter when the mice don't run around as much.
I would put the kittens in a cage/carrier and let Gabby and Gracey check them out. It's safe for everyone. You can even open the door of the carrier. The kittens can stay inside until they feel safe to come out As long as the kittens have a safe place out of the elements they'll be fine. Any or building they can get in and or of freely will work well. You can get a heating pad and keep it where they sleep and that'll keep them warm if they need it.
If you keep the kittens in the shed for about 2 weeks they will learn that is there home and are less likely to run off. If you let them out now they will probably run off scared.
Welcome with the family cats to the homestead. I’m allergic also, but I’d definitely get some to take care of rodents and keep them from the house. The dogs will relearn about staying away from the kittens. It was cute watching Pearl and Percy eating the bread…funny! 🥰💕🙏🏻🙋🏼♀️
maybe put a temp fence around the door and let them go in and out on there own see the dogs and get used to the dogs. Best to feed them. There be natural mousers.
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Crazy Cat lady here. Rescues recommend keeping cats contained for 4 to 6 weeks for acclimation before letting them loose. Your kittens are really cute!
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Spot on advise 👍🏻
@@joanneriley3899 and just let the dogs smell them around the shed and they will acclimatise to each other. the kittens will get used to them being around.
2 weeks is usually plenty of time
Kittens tend to stay around where you put them older kittens and cats need longer to acclimate but 2 weeks is usually sufficient
Former rescuer here that also relocated plenty of feral cats
Definitely keep the dogs in the kennel at first and let the cats go around them in the kennel to introduce them. And smell each other.
Watch out for owls while the kitties are small
Oh my yes also hawks and eagles 🦅 too .
Then gradually let the dogs out one at a time around them both. Don’t separate the cats so they use each other for protection.
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Video worked for me yesterday with the Masonry fireplace/oven/woodstove heating system/ where they laid out the first blocks. Looks killer too! Will be following this closely now that i googled these to see what your set up is going to be. I'm a big fan of kitties too so congrats ladies! lol
Knowing Lily, she will learn about cats the hard way!
Yeah, I think Lilly is gonna get some bloody noses from claws in the future. And likely, the other dogs as well. They all seem to have to learn the hard way that cats have sharps.
After following your channel I'm convinced I'm NEVER living off grid or on a homestead! Your wife is special!
You guy, macs, arm’s family, walkers are all doing advertisements on power grid backup generators all at the same time. I really like the looks of the eco flow system myself the plug and play would’ve great
Don't worry there is another trillion modern Pioneers that feel the same way.
Pearl sure loves bread. She doesn't give Percy a chance. Sounds like a good system to have to run the AC in the house. Can't wait to see the finished masonry heater. Cats will be good to have to help keep pest away . Hope they stay. Nice seeing Bobbie. Any sightings of Betty. Take care and stay safe out there. GOD BLESS Y'ALL.
I love the fact that you got kittens. Cog Hill Farm has cats that are barn cats. 💙
FYI… my sister is deathly allergic to cats. But she had heard true calico cats are non allergic. Her kids wanted a cat,… so she gave it a try. It was an inside cat. They had that cat for years
You mentioned being prepared with fences before you get goats again. Just like you prepped for the dogs to keep them warm and safe for winter, you may need to build an insulated cat house. If you make it tall you could have easy access to put cat food in it for them. They could run up into it for safety too. Could be a fun project. Best wishes from northern Illinois.
I had a lab named Midnight for years! That's so cool! Millie looks like Kyle's cat, Duchess. So cute!
They say to keep them in crates outside during the day at least for 6 weeks. I'm allergic to cats too and we have two. 🤣🤣🤣 Just keep them locked up for a few weeks. I'd use crates or a single crate for both of them for letting the dogs get to know them and they the dogs.
Hi guys! The cats are so precious. I had a Tabby for 17 years, they are great cats. Looks like more animals for Dutch to feed 🤣🤣. Can't wait to see the fireplace when it's finished. Have a great evening
Get large German Shepherd wire crate. Put under shade tree, with your litter and food, and bed in there. Don't forget to put tarp on top. Rain will make a mess of the litter. In a few days, or maybe a week they will get to know who belongs. Not sure how quick they will adapt. Eventually you'll start leaving door tied open a little for cats to get in and out, but dogs can't get through.
Dutch and Brandy; maybe you can put a cat/dog door on the tiny cabin so the cats can go in at night or when the weather gets cold or rainy.
The kittens 🐈⬛ are adorable and a good addition to the homestead😁! Pearl and Percy really liked that bread 🍞😊! It has to be a relief having a smaller system to run the bedroom air and lights😊. Thanks for sharing, take care and God Bless🤗💕!
To introduce the cats to the dogs, you will need to put a strong screendoor on the liitle cabin
A Warming light such as the type fir chicken coops hung low in the shed will warm it enough to keep the cats warm on their higher shelves. Heat rises... cold air falls. Make the cat door down low, but not at the floor level. Putting it a Little higher gives the cold air somewhere to fall Out to.
Make them an outdoor cat house for the winter. Around here (IN) they take totes & line them with that sheet insulation & put straw in them & that's where the cats live all winter long. That's what our shelter here does for the community cats.
Build you a cat house like Jason and Brooke. They have a really nice cat house built up beside their camper. Don't know what they're going to do after they fully move into the house which is any day now. All they have left is their kitchen cabinets and their home will be finished. I'm so happy for them as I will be for you when you finish your home. Y'all have done a fantastic job on your home build. Good job!!!
I didn't have any trouble with the masonry heater video. Kittens, mice . I have 6 cats. Give them time to get to know their new home.🙏👍😊🇨🇦
Midnight...brings back memories, the year my mother-in-law died a kitten born in out backyard came out and like this little guy was black as coal, he was my wife's first pet since her father had hunting dogs and no one was allowed to pet play or give affection to them... Our midnight would have been a great barn cat, he loved to go outside... Enjoy the kitties, hope the dogs adjust to them quickly.
You cN buy pet/animal sleeping pads. They are made from hard plastic and have part of the extention cord encased. We just put a piece of old split hose pipe over rest of cord. We have used them for years with outdoor animals. We usually keep them on a concrete pad or porch. They work good with an igloo dome or tub capped over the top to block the wind. And that gives them a good bed.
U can get harness and leads for the cats to take them for walks around the property until they are old enough to let them loose outside on their own
I was able to watch the whole video of the assembly of your new unit and am looking forward to the completion. What a fantastic concept of using a single source of heat for multiple purposes.
We have 5 barn cats, we feed them outside twice a day so we can make sure they don't get hurt. Our dogs are fenced so the cats wonder all around. We had to rescue a rejected kitten and the dogs excepted it but not sure about free range, the cats jump out of the fence if the dogs go outside.
Best way to do safe intro to your dogs is to put the kittens in a plastic dog crate and set in location where the dogs can come sniff them and they can sniff the dogs ,the kittens will hiss and spit at first but once they start to get used to each other that will stop ,once the hissing and that stops try them in an bigger enclosed area where they can have closer contact with each other ,it usually doesn't take to long for them to adjust..Have supervised contact until they adjust to each oth er..
Sean get you a big plastic tote with a lid then cut out an opening in the end for the cats to get in it and make them a warm bed in it for winter. I have a heating pad in mine so if it gets to cold I can plug it in and they to will have a warm dry bed.
Hi Sean and Brandy! You guys should talk to Jason and Brooke about their cats, how they introduced them to their dogs and when they moved how did they keep their two cats around!
That small chicken coup might be a good place for them for a couple of weeks 🤔
Hello Sean & Brandi…You’re going to enjoy that heater!
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Start introducing smells like something the dogs have put their sent on to the kitttens and vice versa. Start feeding dogs and cats together at the shed door so they can smell each other for like a few weeks. Slowly put them so they can see each other as well. Jackson galaxy on TH-cam has videos on this subject as well.
Hi Sean defo keep them inside for 4-6 weeks to acclimatise them. They will need some sort of shelter too. They will be great little mice hunters. 💕🙏
Suggestion: allow them to see each other. Like putting a screen type door on the little cabin. Eventually the dogs & cats will smell each other & gain a mutual respect for each other. That, from what I've learned is a process. Bringing one out, or both of them, is imho a recipe for disaster for them running to hide & it is extremely difficult to catch a scared cat. Just some thoughts.👍🏻
Miniature Donkeys (al la Arms Family Homestead) are what I thought you had brought to KID - cats are great too. Our sweet 2yr old cat past this past Spring & we are not ready for another just yet. Blessings to the Keeping It Dutch family!
Hey Dutch & Brandy when my wife & I brought our first baby home wow 15 years ago! We took the Linens aka what they use to clean up the babies after they are born in the hospital home too let the dogs smell to get them use to the new arrivals!
Thank you for introducing Eco Flow to us! It led to three purchases! My daughter, my Mom and myself! It’s so nice to get to watch and see what it can do!🤗
Make a cage for the kitties next to the dog pen. So they can see each other. Leave the kitties in there for two weeks. Then left them out. Should be ok then.
For dog introduction you can put them in a crate and introduce one dog at a time and then both together but the cage keeps everyone safe
Get harnesses or collars and leashes for them and walk them like you would dog’s for a while around the dogs. That way you won’t lose them. You can buy cheap ones at the dollar store. You won’t want to leave the collar on them probably if they are gonna be outside cats but that’s up to you.
I'm allergic to cats and now have 2 that live in my house. I spray them with a spray that helps with the dander. Sometimes I have to take allergy meds and it's so worth it. They are my babies
I'm sorry, Jason & Brooke also have their sinks in the bathroom's and also the countertops. That's all they need to move in finally. Plus the gas tank (propane), lol. They do want to cook, Brooke can't hardly wait to cook and bake!!! Also the fence put up for their dogs so they can go in and out by themselves so they won't worry about them. I can't wait to see that
because that's so important to both of them.
Your pig probably sat back on it tushy to look up at the bread because their muscles and formation around the neck prevent them from looking upward. I always found that fact about pigs to be super interesting.
Dutch you and Brandy can put a little cat door or a little doggie door there to cabin and they can go in there in the winter time problem solved for the cats to go in
Cats will have a great time. They will find allsorts. I love cats i have 5. They are good hunters. I wouldn't let them out yet. They will run away. Once they get used to the everyday noises outside they be fine. Maybe a good idea to leave the door open so they can run back in there if they need too. Love there names. X
I would put a large kennel in the kitties space. Put the GSs in it. Let the kitties investigate. Then reverse them and let the GSs investigate. Repeat a few times. This allows all parties to get familiar with new smells without harm.
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Did you ever catch any siteings of the pea hen? Get a harness and leash for the cats so they won't run away while getting introduced, just an idea
Our outdoor cats kept disappearing, pretty sure the coyotes got them. We live in a rural area. My husband finally built them a large outdoor cat house. It has chicken wire, and we put metal over that in the winter, and add a heat lamp. They are loose all day & my son pens them up for the night. We have four, and they are all fixed, the 3 tom cats get along great. The vet told us if we got them fixed when they were young, 6 months I think, they would get along. Its amazing the cats always come up at night so he can put them in the pen.
I think you should leave them in for 2 weeks for them to know where they don't run away. They look cute.
You could put the cats in the cage instead of outside and let the dogs get used to them and cats get used to dogs
The way I've introduced cats is to have a door with some space at the bottom that the dogs can smell the kittens. Usually after about a week you can put them together in the same room for a short period (supervised). Have the cats a place where they can get out of the weather with food and water once the dogs get use to the kittens. You will still need to interact with them to keep them close.
I always heard keep them in for two wks and they won't leave. . With wild life out there, don't know. Dogs adjust to baby kittens easier than if you brought a grown cat.
The fastest way to get dogs and cats to be friends is to spray them with the same cologne or perfume. Oh wait that may be cats with new cat's, but it may also work with the dogs too. As long as the dogs leave them alone. But someone mentioned below to put them in a cage near the dogs for a few days to get them used to each other. Maybe in a cage in the dog house overnight, after a few days?
Things are sure coming together for y'all!! ^5 Who's the lil cutie that was holding hands n walking with Brandi b4 you showed feeding the pigs n chickies bread? Good luck with the cats staying around! Maybe they will once they feel at home around the dogs...maybe kinda over spoil'm? 🤔 If it's meant to be, it will be! 😁 hope y'all have a safe n good Labor day weekend 💗 🙂😘❤🤟
They said u should keep the kittens in there enclosed area for at least 2 weeks then allow them to roam. Take there food up feed, then little wet food at night this will let them know where there home is.
I think you can put them in the Well House with an Heater (like the one in the tiny cabin) and put a pet door so they can go out and in.
I think that could be an option?...👀🙄😁
Dutch I didn’t have a problem with the fireplace with Patrick. I was able watch and rewatch it with no problem. It was a very good and informative video. Take care.
Hope that the cats adjust well, cause they are important on a farm. Do not declaw them, cause they need them for climbing trees to get to safety. I cannot understand all this solar tech, and am too old to try now. It seems a lot to do, and is the cost of all that a benefit?
Many prayers 🙏 to All enjoy watching how far your family coming on the new Home ,many prayers 🙏
Cats are always handy around a farm. Thank you both for sharing. God bless you both and your family......🙏❤🙏❤🙏🙂😊😀
If your cat ever gets ringworm just use Lotrimin Ultra, it’s in the foot section it’s a anti fungal. Also any equate athlete foot antifungal. Your veterinarian also has a good spray called conzol1% by vet one, which is awesome.
What about getting a heated dog house big enough for the two to have room to move around comfortably inside for the winter.
Also be careful in winter time that the cats don't climb into your car engines to stay warm.
Hi Dutch and Brandi. Awesome video The pigs are fun to watch. Congrats on the new addition to the family. Cute 😍 God bless and love yall ❤ 💓
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Hi Sean just wondering if you have found Betty yet is there any chance she is on a nest somewhere
The only concern I have for you guys is that eco system is AWSOME BUT if there’s an EMP they will no longer work Now that’s what one of the u tubers said. You may have to get an EMP SHIELD set up for it. LOVE YOU GUYS 😇🙏❤️
I would have to say either a little baby brother or a bunch of kitties which is a good thing because you will probably need them to help control any rodent problems in the future . I might be interested in the power system , I plan to check it out real good !...!...!
Keep the cats inside for 2 weeks, so they get used to their new home. Anything before that and they most likely will run off or try go to previous owners.
Put a couple of soft cat hammocks or cloth shelves high up in the shed. They'll sleep on that and watch for mice from there.
I watched the whole install of the heater/pizza oven video. Not sure where it went, but what a system!
If you put the kittens to play outside have a temp fence so they will not get scared and run off
Kitties are the best.!! They are very good mousers. If you feed them regularly,they won't go anywhere.
German shepherds are usually pretty good with cats. You want to introduce one cat to one dog first. Then introduce the same cat to the other dog. Then have both dogs with same cat. You can introduce both cats the same day to the same dog then the next do with other dog just one cat at a time so neither animal gets to stressed. We always did it in a controlled area where we were watching them but neither animal could get out. Which meant either animal was aggressive then we could grab them quickly so no one became hurt
Your kitty looks like my new black kitty. Mine has brown eyes , isn't that cool. Do make a box in the well house for the kitties to go in and out of. Then add straw. That will keep them warm. If you keep them outside while it is getting cold. There fur will get thicker as it gets colder.
Keep the videos coming!
Cant wait to see the masonry heater.
get the cats fixed and that will help with them not traveling. Hidden farms has cats outside maybe talk to them also. There are make shift shelters for cats, that you can make or buy
Brandi is thinking of Percy and Pearl. Let her take over the food for them. A smart help-mate ✌️🙂✌️
Feed the kitties and they will still catch mice. It will help to keep them from wandering away
you need at the minumum about 4 x that many panels. They are really good looking panels. Are they mono? Mono are really good. Is there really any kind of food a pig wont eat? I got 5,000 watts and it is still not enough.
I have always kept my kittens locked up for one month before letting them out. That way they know where home is. Barn cats are awesome! Have fun with them.
I use chicken heat wall device I got off of Amazon an animal heat pad. Made a small wood box to keep the heat in. Or u can get shatter proof bulbs which I use for chickens in heat lamps.
They Shepard need to get to know them those babies are to young to pet go around the acreage !! Keep them in around till spring then let them in and out! Glad you are fixing them that will help😊
Cute kittens. I’m allergic if scratched. I swell like a mosquito bite. But I still have 2 and 2 big doges. I put my dogs in their crates and let the cats loose. But these are indoor animals. I wouldn’t know how to do outside animals. Thank you.
I've always wanted to get solar. That's definitely on my bucket list. Side bar here, love Brandi's hair. Love the kitties. They are so Cute
Oh so cute 🐾😽
If you have a small kennel put the cats in it and let the dogs get to know them through the kennel that way they can't run off
Put the kittens on a leash & that way you can take them outside & if big dogs been around cats then the cats will have to get used to them ! It might be a little bit before they like each other! Luna never was around cats & her best friend is Jax
Daniel Arms was talking about that same company to use at his cabin ! He also raved about the product !
Basically the same system that Daniel at Arms has on his second property. Basic system, easy to set up. Looking into this system for an off-grid camping set-up. I live in an apartment, and the power rarely goes out, here, so no real need to hook up the house to this. (Not sure how I'd do that, without violating some rental terms either, and no real access to full time sun.)
That's awesome that Pat is from Minnesota. That's where I'm from to. I'm about a hour north of Duluth and surrounded by mine pits
Harness train them 1st and start with Lily introduce them to her at the same time. 1 will be afraid the other will be braver then slowly they will get use to the dogs it does take time my cat grew up with a dog and her kittens were skidish of the dogs at first. But that age us perfect to start the harness.
Many youtubers keep their cats 3 weeks in a closed area. It is important to be around them so they associate you as being at home. What is important is that they are well fed, so they associate food with where they are. That is until they start hunting. Then you give them less food, so if they don't have any mice to catch they can still eat. Especially in winter when the mice don't run around as much.
I would put the kittens in a cage/carrier and let Gabby and Gracey check them out. It's safe for everyone.
You can even open the door of the carrier. The kittens can stay inside until they feel safe to come out
As long as the kittens have a safe place out of the elements they'll be fine. Any or building they can get in and or of freely will work well. You can get a heating pad and keep it where they sleep and that'll keep them warm if they need it.
I keep waiting to see the well pump finally go on solar.
If you keep the kittens in the shed for about 2 weeks they will learn that is there home and are less likely to run off. If you let them out now they will probably run off scared.
You could get a cat door that only your cats can enter to let them into/out of your house or the little house.
Feed them and they will stay. Give them a place to get up high. Stay with them when you introduce them to the dogs and give them space.
Welcome with the family cats to the homestead. I’m allergic also, but I’d definitely get some to take care of rodents and keep them from the house. The dogs will relearn about staying away from the kittens. It was cute watching Pearl and Percy eating the bread…funny! 🥰💕🙏🏻🙋🏼♀️
They just need a little cat house and they will be fine outside. You can get a sweeter heater also if you want.
maybe put a temp fence around the door and let them go in and out on there own see the dogs and get used to the dogs. Best to feed them. There be natural mousers.
Put butter on their paws and they will stay put. it has worked for everyone that I have told, when they have moved to new places.