Something to consider ... By placing the hole where you did, the cold air blows right in. If the hole is placed at the side END of the LONG side, 75% of the box will be warm. The way you did it, there is no escape from cold & wind. Thank you for caring though ❤❤
We placed the shelter where the bushes block most of the wind. We have another shelter (made by the TNR clinic) that has it on the end. We placed that one in the direction where the wind usually doesn't blow. I get what you are saying, though, and it's an important point to consider. The one we replaced had it on the side, and the cats rarely used that one (The possums liked it though). It's like they wanted to be able to see out while in it.
Yes, they could, if any new strays came by. We currently have two outdoor cats, and they usually use the cat shed. I like to have extra cat shelters for when a new cat shows up.
Cool. Recommendation for type of tape? Duct/duck tapes don't stand up to winter temps? Gorilla tape? Not impressed with that stuff, so far. *How do you secure the lid to the bin?
The Gorilla tape we used amzn.to/3Gf8D4i is working out so far. It was expensive (for tape) but it was very sticky. The lid snaps into place. We didn't put anything on top of it. You could use a heavy rock or something else heavy to hold it in place.
I haven't tried it yet but my plan is to use liquid electrical tape at all of the seals, reinforced with either gorilla or maybe Flex Tape. Aluminum tape is also excellent and stands up to wind and rain, so I'll see about that as well
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing this!
Something to consider ...
By placing the hole where you did, the cold air blows right in.
If the hole is placed at the side END
of the LONG side, 75% of the box will be warm.
The way you did it, there is no escape from cold & wind.
Thank you for caring though ❤❤
We placed the shelter where the bushes block most of the wind. We have another shelter (made by the TNR clinic) that has it on the end. We placed that one in the direction where the wind usually doesn't blow.
I get what you are saying, though, and it's an important point to consider.
The one we replaced had it on the side, and the cats rarely used that one (The possums liked it though). It's like they wanted to be able to see out while in it.
Thank you for posting this and looking after the fur babies ❤❤❤
@@rebeccamay6735 thank you for watching
@@Thejoyofcats where do u get straw instead of hay
Should the door tube be slanted slightly down so water will drain out not in.
Ideally it would be slanted down slightly to help prevent water from getting in
Awe this is great! So do the stray cats use them??
Yes, they could, if any new strays came by. We currently have two outdoor cats, and they usually use the cat shed. I like to have extra cat shelters for when a new cat shows up.
Cool. Recommendation for type of tape? Duct/duck tapes don't stand up to winter temps? Gorilla tape? Not impressed with that stuff, so far. *How do you secure the lid to the bin?
The Gorilla tape we used amzn.to/3Gf8D4i is working out so far. It was expensive (for tape) but it was very sticky.
The lid snaps into place. We didn't put anything on top of it. You could use a heavy rock or something else heavy to hold it in place.
I haven't tried it yet but my plan is to use liquid electrical tape at all of the seals, reinforced with either gorilla or maybe Flex Tape. Aluminum tape is also excellent and stands up to wind and rain, so I'll see about that as well
I made one recently and they won’t go in
that is frustrating. can try putting catnip in it
I just buy cat shelters. Being old and unable to build stuff I find it far easier to just buy a cat shelter and spruce it up for the kitties.
It is easier to buy the. We bought some from the TNR clinic. Now there are more options to buy online then year ago as well.