On Sun, 13 Nov 2005 02:23:30 GMT, "Oscar_Lives"
wrote:
"Ed Hayes" wrote in message
.. .
If have 2 feral cats in our yard which we feed and take care of.
Over the last year we actually can now touch and play with them but
they will not come in the house. They truly are wild.
This winter I would like to build them a place where they can stay
which will keep them relatively warm.
I can easily build them a small house and put a blanket in it but I
would like to insulate it and maybe add heat.
Is there any electric heating pad type of thing that I can buy to use
inside this cat house.
I want it to be safe since it will be close to my house I don't want
to start a fire.
I was thinking about those electric pipe heaters that are used to
prevent freezing but not sure if they get warm enough.
Any suggestions, electric or otherwise?
Pipe heater = not enough heat. 'heat pad' = not a good idea
around ferals. How about a 100 watt lightbulb ? They won't mind the
light, I don't think, and it will heat a small 'cat house' at least
well enough to be very appreciated.
Some insulation ( 2 " blueboard polystyrene is very cheap )
around the 'house' will help a lot, as will making the entrance small,
and sealing holes against wind.
If you can make a little 'barrier door' such that the entry is
shielded from wind, that would help. Just something at right angles
to the door, so to speak. If you want a little sketch of the idea,
email me.
A very rough grade of blanket - 'horse blanket', etc, or
equivalent like a couple of burlap sacks or such would be good.
Disposable would be a good idea - you're not going to want to let it
get anywhere near your washing machine.
Mine have discovered the joys of the new Sunbeam electric
blanky set on '7' , but they ain't feral :-)
Thanks..
And thank you :-)
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