Houses for Barn Cats
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I was surprised you didn't cut a door in the tote and put it on top of the heated mat. Cats definitely prefer enclosed spaces
Sounds good , I'd like to see that.
@@IbelongtoJesus. it sounds like he might try something, the cooler house does look interesting, but also looks like a lot of bits he might have to buy
same, thats exactly what i thought he was going to do.
He didn't know that because he's not a cat person
Good suggestion!
I think the cooler barn cat house is a very good idea. I don't know about piling them, though, it'll probably just make them fight all the time. Maybe spacing them out in the places they usually hang out at inside of the barn at a safe distance from each other so they'll feel comfortable enough. The coolers would allow you to put a heated mat inside and it would maintain that heat really well since that's what coolers are for, after all. Then again, you might just put some fluffy stuff or straw inside of there and the heat of the cats would heat it up gradually as they slept. Cats generally like small places like that so heat mat or no heat mat, they would love it either way. But a cooler house with a mat would be heaven to them.
I think no matter where the houses are (especially if you limit them to three close by) there will be problems. I would space a few together in a few different places.
Cooler cat houses are used for feral cat populations. It’s widely recommended if one has a stray cat hanging around. The shelters & TNR programs ask for used coolers all the time 😊
Do coolers work both ways where you can put hot things in them and they will stay hot longer? If so you could put the heated pad in there and it would make the space super warm.
Put 1/2 "styrofoam insulation on the bottom wrapped in foil and covered with cloth . Face away from the wind. No heater needed..
You need to add the lid to your tote with a cubby hole cut out for them to get in it. Cats like small enclosed spaces where they feel safe.
From my experience outdoor cats won't use a cooler or tote that doesn't have an exit as well as an entrance. I guess they fear being trapped in there. I live in a moderate climate though where it only snows about once every 10 years so maybe cats in a colder climate aren't as picky. Our neighborhood possums love the coolers even if there is no exit.
@@sjbock it's VERY different in cold climates
As a person who cheerfully cooks homemade food for her 15-year-old cat, I say blessings on you for giving your cats comfort and choice. Not every owner recognizes how very important both are to cats.
My cats have a heavy cardboard box that my hubby insulated, it has two entrances. My cats will not use anything without an escape route. There is an electric heated pad plus newspapers bunched up. Great insulators. Then I toss heavy-duty packing blankets over the box. It's set up right against our house. The box is on a wooden platform, there is cardboard laid down on the floor again cats love cardboard. With the packing blankets over all the box this area stays darn warm as well.
The other container you have that is open leaves a cat vulnerable that is why I feel they won't use it.
Yes to the cooler idea. As a recycler, it may be a good idea to ask on a local forum if anyone has any old coolers that they no longer want. Saves money and saves landfill.
My cousin used to use an old hog shed for his farm cats. He lined it with square straw bales with a straw bale construction in the center of this that formed a cave of sorts. It kept them warm with out using electricity. They could find their own nieches to cuddle in.
I think that's the best way; cats are good at coping with very cold temperatures as long as they have shelter and insulation. They have their own coats that get naturally thicker in the winter if they're outside all the time, and are also much better at retaining body heat than we humans are.
Do you have a fire warning system in the barn? With the electricity and that everything is dry, you never know.
An important thing to keep in mind when you got cats that don't get along is to have a comfortable place for them to be where they still got view over the area. If they can't see around them or keep an eye out then they will not settle in the spot. As you saw your cats took turns going into the house, probably just to heat up, and then left again - that's most likely due to them not having the field of view to see if another cat was approaching. Same with how skeptical they were before going in - they had to check the entrances to see if there was a cat there before actually entering.
So for the best comfort of your cats then I'd suggest a place high up in a structure that got windows or something along those lines so they'd be able to keep an eye out :)
Maybe a plastic igloo or something with a heating pad in it.
I think they didn't like the second 'house' because it is open. Cats often like protected spaces and that thing didn't seem very comfortable, either. So anoter box where they could hide and chill in peace would be nice. I absolutely would love to watch you build something like fork a freezer. I watch FlatbushCats and they created dozens of housing for strays out of containers. It's cheap, warm, and convenient. Highly recommend watching it, it's one of the latest videos on his channel.
You know the "fire safe" thing only works if you don't have several heating pads plugged into one extension cord right... I definitely love the ideas... I just wish you could put them all on their own breaker and directly into the plug, not an extension cord...
That is my concern, as well. Heating pad safety warnings always say, "Do Not plug into an extension cord." Plugging more than one heating element into the same extension cord is frightening. That barn probably doesn't have Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuits, so if the circuit overheats, it's bye-bye barn. Please Morgan, unplug that second pad.
Most heating pads say not to bend as well.
Exactly. It's like that with a lot of heating elements..never plug more than one into a socket.
Good points 😉👍
@@stephenmg12 That is an important detail. The heating element inside the pad is likely just copper wire. Copper work-hardens and bending it multiple times will absolutely break it. Worse, the way it happens causes single points in the wire to have a higher resistance than the rest of the wire, causing those points to heat up more than intended by the manufacturer. This starts to happen from the very first bend. It may not be noticeable until the pad simply shuts off and/or starts burning from the inside out, depending on how much the manufacturer cares about the end user.
Repo Man references are always pure gold.
I’d be worried about the extension cords and adapter in that barn. Wrap up the connection in electrical tape.
Sorry im an idiot about electricity. What would electric tape do to help in that situation?
@@TSUNAMI-MAMI keep water and particulates out of the connection and keep the appliances firmly connected. All to minimize fire risk. A barn like that one made of 100 year old timber will light up very easily.
Yes, I'm a bit concerned too. Particularly with rodents around. It doesn't take long for them to chew through unprotected power cords.
@@ValleyOakPaper good point. Getting it off the ground/floor would be smart as well.
Molly's little white paws just absolutely kill me every time ♥
She keeps her murder mittens immaculate!
Make sure those extension cables you're using are rated for that much electricity. Those can heat up pretty hot as well.
Regular heating pads are not made for leaving on all the time. For outdoor use, seed starting mats or pig farrowing mats are waterproof and safer around hay. For extra warmth, do you have the hair you brushed off the cattle? Put a layer of that on the hay or mat, and they will snuggle down in it.
You want to put the tote upside down, preferably on the lid and cut holes for doors. Add straw at first, work up to heat pad, it may not be necessary. They like to go in and put, have escape routes etc. This is how they provide housing for the feral cat colonies here in NC
Guess I didn't read enough comments, plenty of people suggested the same thing! 😆😆
I saw a young girl took big totes with a hole in and some foamboard insulation and straw she built several for feral cats.
The cooler cat houses work great! Many feral communities have these in my area, or you can make one with a tote and some one to two inch foam insulation, I’ve even used the reflective insulation which is my preferred method with straw. As long as they have shelter and a bed of straw they’re pretty happy! Also raising anything you build up off the ground also helps keep them warm because your shelter won’t absorb the cold from the cement or dirt.
Where is his wife 😳?
this comment makes me want to build some for my barn cats
@@stoner.typebeat3594 They do enjoy it on very cold days like we’re having in the Midwest this week, and even barns can get bitter cold in winter. I can guarantee they will use them!
Your editor is doing a great job, Morgan! That was a very tight sequence in the beginning, a nice change of pace.
They definitely prefer enclosed spaces and make sure the cooler or whatever you use has two exit areas for them for safety! That way they always have a way to escape. That also makes them more comfortable. You can honestly just stuff the cooler with straw instead of the heating pad and they’d probably still enjoy it.
Yes I definitely want to see you build that
I might recommend also getting another one of those A-frames for the barn, that should also help keep fighting down (unless they prefer the location)
The A-frame combines the perfect blend of shelter, heat, insulation, and breathability. The ghetto tote house really never stood a chance, in my opinion. An interesting experiment to see in action, though. The igloo design would be a good idea if you were trying to have a shelter further away from any solid structure. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to make one for the shelf in the dog barn. It will be interesting to see what you come up with.
The only thing is that, with shelves, it can be really easy for there to be slips and falls. Cats aren't always perfect. (Especially with other stuff on the shelf that isn't like bolted down to the shelf or anything.)
Our barn cats slept on or directly around the cattle.
Mister kitty was a very old man who moved into the house after years of service but he was incredible with kids so we made the exception.
One of our mother cats also used too sleep in with the chickens, she would claim a nesting box. And end up under a brooding hen sometimes.
She wasn't a good hunter, no killing in her, but she raised good kittens so we kept her around.
I wanna add being from northern Ontario some nights got sub 40-c rarely, and that's when we would turn on heat lamps for our birds and bring the cats into the wood shop with a wood stove.
Yes, build a cooler house! When done right, cooler houses make excellent housing for feral cats in the winter. It'd be great for you to demonstrate how to build one for people who don't know.
Hi Morgan, thanks for not only taking excellent care of Toby and Abby but also excellent care of the lovable barn cats. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have a tote/cooler house for the strays in our neighborhood. We cut a hole in it, added blankets, put the lid on & left it inside some bushes. They still use it.
Inside the barn, I don't expect anything to get wet if you haven't had issues before, but definitely don't "scrunch up" heated mats fire-less or not. I've seen several feral cat housing videos and most stress (1) off the ground/cement to reduce chill or wetness. (2) thick foam insulation including putting one styro-foam container into another larger one and putting straw between the two. If out in the elements or in a windy location make sure the lids are secured against both wind and wet. (3) ideally, the inside will be the length of your largest cat and a half in size with a deep bed of straw on the bottom and sides of the (inner most) container which your cat can paw into place as needed. A completely styro-foam container would also allow you to cut out a small square near the interior bottom to run an electric blanket cord through and replace it with only enough space for the cord if you don't want to put straw inside. (4) One opening should be 4-6" above the surface the cat walks on and approximately 5-7" (cereal bowl size) in diameter with no sharp edges since nearly all cats will put their heads close to the entrance to smell and hear anything coming close. The size also deters larger bodied raccoons or opossums from taking up residence. (5) For a farm such as yours, Morgan, I would recommend the beds are best placed where a cat can avoid larger animals/predators (like cows and dogs) and survey their surroundings for danger or prey. This is probably why Pablo and Molly fought over the one bed and only slept in it for an hour at a time. They constantly had to worry about the other encroaching and they couldn't get a good view. I suspect that the bed on the porch might get more and longer action as long as it doesn't rain or snow directly on the cat tent. Since you said the cats like the cow entrance near the cow water, I would suggest that you put a cat house(s) on a tall stack of pallets or deep shelf with a ramp or cat wall walkway out of reach of swinging horns. This would also be good if the cats can climb a piece of wood to sit on and drink from the cow water tub.
It’s my lucky day ! A barn cat episode! Love all of them, Lots of love to you Morgan and Allison 💛🕊️
I appreciate you wanting to take good care of your barn cats as they play a vital role on the farm keeping rodents in check! (Plus, they're just so darn cute!)
Morgan, if you want to save a bit of $$ on electricity and also reduce the risk of fire from using heating pads, I highly recommend the Snugglesafe microwave heating pads. I have had some for years and they seem to last forever. They stay warm for about 12 hours after a few minutes in the microwave. The only downside is that they have to be reheated every night.
New to your channel. I have a small poultry farm and I love what y’all have going on. It’s great to see. Thank you from a fellow farmer ❤
Welcome to the channel!
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For the ferals I used old dog solid dog crates with straw and insulated walls with dollar store foam board plus a tarp over it. All the ferals (3) have been spayed about 4 years ago . Better to have 3 and a occasional visitor than 22 un spayed. Cats are so important to the farm .
Definitely. Imagine how many cats Morgan would have now if he’s not had all three of his females sterilised. The place will be a wash with cats. Plus disease Tom is having a fight every five minutes and the place would stink of tomcat urine. My family had a house cat for 18 years and she was spayed. We didn’t have the vermin problem nor did we have kittens either. And to be blunt, it calmed down the cat a little bit even if she was a vicious little swine when she wanted to be I hope your feral cats have a long and healthy and happy life.
Nothing goes wrong until it does. Please consider moving away from heated blankets the risk of fire isn't worth it. Straw works nicely with keeping kitties warm. Just change it out once every few weeks or more often if you notice it getting gross.
And maybe the blankets will get wet🤔
Straw isn't enough to keep cats warm in a winters like Vermont gets. It's animal abuse to not to have cats warm shelter. Already -13 Celsius is way too cold for the cats and they get frost bitten fast.
I am totally here for you, making the cooler cat condo!
Also, anybody who doesn’t understand why the farm has farm cats has probably not been involved in farm life or knows anyone who is.
Hahaha my dad used to have 3 cats 2 were from a litter of 5 - 1 was a city/ travel cat for them. The 3 ended up in the house in the winter. Sadly one remains… such a lover like his mum. He drools. He’s also a great mouser and will bring trophies to the steps of the house…. 😮 🫣 my dad doesn’t want anymore as he’s getting on in years. I took in 2 males with plans to take them to the farm….. yeah my dad discouraged it and I have 2 boys completely City cats….😊
Ginny is my favorite Gold Shaw farm animal. I absolutely adore her! 😍😻
look how chubby they are. the amount of fluff you squish every single day proves you are truly blessed.
When I lived in the crappy part of Syracuse I always wanted to make some of those cooler houses for the strays around there but wasn't there for that long. 💖 I'd love to see the cooler build.
Love the housing options. I like the A frame thinking about ordering one for the stray cat I care for. Yes I would like to see the cooler cat house construction
For years my cats never ever would use the houses I bought them till my bestie showed me a little trick, sprinkle catnip inside them, they won't leave it. Never had that issue again, I mean they love cardboard boxes for a month & then move on. This trick works.
A simple tote with a towel and a clamp light with a 60 watt incandescent bulb about 8" above. Our barn cats love it. Cats naturally like laying in the sun. They also get real grumpy if someone changes their warm incandescent bulb with an energy efficient LED.
For years I had a simple foam ice chest filled with rags and covered with an old plastic shower curtain that partially covered the doorway for a stray cat in our neighborhood.
I bet the dog barn is the best option too, higher up & they can watch Tobes & Abbs 😻😻😻
I hope over current protection has been considered in the barn.
I was thinking to put the 12 gal bucket upright with the lid on and a hole cut out the side. But using a cooler is genius!
I think the open heating pad is similar to when you’re exposed to the elements and bundled up. You still need a ski mask bc any exposed part of you will freeze. But idk if you need to go to all that trouble of converting a cooler. Could just use some wood to create the ‘A’ frame. Wrap it w/non-flammable material, maybe a thin pad from an outdoor lounge chair. Put hard plastic at both ends w/the heating pad inside. Super-simple. Really great of you to ensure they can all be nice and toasty on those freezing winter nights.
You should have placed the shelf where the cat can have a good view out the window.
Look kind of cold with those gaps in the wall next to the shelf. Use some old sleeping mats to isolate the top of the shelf and the wall.
Not matter the kind of palace you build for the cat, chance are that they will sleep wherever they want.
I would put those cords on a surge protector. Your kitties must be in heaven when it’s cold❤️
Beloved Barnies 😻😻😻
Cool setup Morgan! The tent cat house is more cozy, the cats like something enclosed more than open. Well depends on the cat 😸😺😸
Yeah... plus, the mat is much too large for that tote, which leaves very little space it looks like for a cat to really securely tuck themselves into.
Long time viewer. First time writer. The electric heaters in the straw makes me nervous. Be careful!
I used an inexpensive seed starting mat (water proof)as a heater in a cooler for my outdoor cat. He loved it and I liked the safety aspect of it.
Cats do love shelves/the high ground, it can only be improved by having stuff to knock off the shelf. 😂
Can't have too many shelves for cats🐅🤗
I love how you take such good care of All of your animals especially the barn cats and merry Christmas 🎄
Morgan, putting anything with an unattended heating element in that barn with all that dry straw makes me very nervous. Especially since you're using extension cords and mult-plug adapters! Despite having three barn cats are you absolutely sure that the barn is 100% rodent free? It would be tragic if a mouse chewed on any of those wires and caused a fire. I would reconsider plugging in those heated shelters in the barn.
Additional cat shelters are very cheap and easy to make out of those 12 gallon totes lined with extruded polystyrene sheet insulation, that you can buy in 4 x 8 foot sheets and cut easily to size with a utility knife. A little straw on the floor of the shelter, and it's done.
Whatever design you go with make sure it has 2 doors (entrance/exit) so they don't feel trapped. They like the A-frame because it feels more secure for sleeping in where as your tub with a heating element is too open and leaves them vulnerable.
Yes, please film it. In my area they use styrofoam coolers for homes for stray cats. Should work great for you as well.
Seeing all those plugs on one outlet had me spooked.
Nice video
I made a BUNCH of cat boxes in the barn
Some have tops , others no top
Some of the cats like to sleep in a group if it is cold
I'm sure your Barn Cats appreciate all of your efforts to keep them safe and warm from the cold Vermont winter months. Pablo, Molly and Ginny were cautiously checking out the new sleeping quarters you thoughtfully provided for them. Yes, straw is also excellent to use as insulation for them, too. However, as you pointed out, care is needed to prevent fire hazards. I'm sure they'll like their new sleeping quarters just fine.
Happy holidays to all at GSF!
My Cats all sleep in the bed with this old man....l think those heated Cat house are amazing for your Cat's🐈⬛🐈🐱......Thanks again Morgan👍
We have two sheds at the patio on my house at the countryside. The roof of one of them fell and we had to repair it. We demolished it and made a better shed, and put the electrics, that old sheds didn't had. We also put the electric installation on the other shed, one light point and one plug. That shed has no door. Just minutes after we finished the installation, one of the free roaming cats we have on the patios and roofs of the block installed himself on the shed, squatting on it... ;)
I use big storage tubs. Put a foam cooler inside, straw & fleece throw. Cut the hole higher. They can defend the entrance. We put a square of ply wood on top as an awning. Tuck it away, so it's protected from the wind. Our cats have been toasty all winter. I'm in Ohio, it's not as cold as up north. It does freeze for about 2-3 months.
i honestly could have guessed at the outcome with the cat houses... cats like enclosed or semi enclosed circular/square housing because it's tight and cozy and it makes them feel hidden and safe. the 2nd heated bed was more of an alcove and probably made them feel very exposed even if it was warm.
Good morning Morgan! Always a treat!
Cats and cows often get along well in a farmstead because it's a mutually beneficial relation. Cows hate mice and don't perceive cats as a threat because of the size difference. For kitties a cow is a ginormous, slow moving and non-aggressive air heater / sun blocker that often makes juicy rodents jump out of their hiding spots (in the hay or the grass pastures).
Even though this is completely unnecessary I totally support your right to do so. They have earned it.
GET THE COOLER!!! For sure, would love to see a cooler cat house/bed build! I think it would be much more favorable to the cats especially being enclosed. Obviously you have my vote Morgan!
I do appreciate that you always convert to celcuis for us
Since he's become a full time farmer, Morgan no longer has the racoon shades around his eyes. Not a cat person, yet these cats are the coolest. I have a hunch that Molly will occupy the doghouse perch the most. The Maremmas are oversized barncats in her eyes. I'm wondering when Toby gets sent out for stud duty? He hasn't been neutered, he'll need to procreate to maintain his health...Tobes the Maremma Rocco Sifreddi lol.
Umm, Toby doesn't need to breed to stay healthy 😆😆😆 where did you get that idea???
He still said he wasn’t a cat person like a month ago lol
He doesn't need to breed for health, what?? I'm also curious if he will be used as stud but being one doesn't effect his health other than not being neutered.
I've kept pet dogs since I was 11, an unsterilized dog develops degenerative hindquarter problems as they age. If you don't believe this you're in denial. Toby is a canine God, I don't want to see him lose control of his bowels or worse.
@@Italonino I don’t think this is the majority , I’ve been around intact dogs and never had issues your talking of. In fact desexing especially male dogs can actually increase likelihood of joint,hip and elbow issues as they age as these issues are linked to hormones. A lot of veterinary studies have been done that would suggest keeping a dog intact actually improves and maintains their cognitive function too as they age. Only health issues I can think of is testicular cancer or prostrate cancer but only saw that with a friends dog once. I’ve seen far more desexed dogs develop hip and elbow dysplasia than intact dogs. I also think if a intact dog especially male was to get the issues your talking about from lack of allowing them to breed I’d be looking at genetic issues or issues with specific breeds. I have a nearly 3yr old maremma and a 8yr old kelpie intact never had an issues , we used to have a cattle dog that we desexed and it had a lot of bladder issues and then later in life developed a lot of joint issues by 7yrs.
Morgan a fellow youtuber in Minnesota has used the cooler cat housing option and their cats seem to like them. It looks like a fairly easy option.
The orange big box home improvement center has waterproof 18-watt soil heat mats for about $20. Lower wattage might be safer than 60 watts and more economical. I 'm not sure I would use extension cords in the barn...I'd have to think more that one. Love all that you share, Morgan! Been watching since you started! You've come a long way...and no doubt you'll have some old-timers funnin' you for heated barn cat house, but never mind. Keep On!
Cutting a bit off of a plastic tub for a door and slapping a nice piece of bedding in side old mattress foam or even a traditional cat bed is perfect. My cats absolutely love the tubs during the winter, it does not even have a heater in it. I would definitely recommend using a plastic tub for a cheap cat bed.
Its so cool watching how u care 4 all u'r barn family - Luv seeing the cattle getting used 2 u even seeking u'r affection! Don't know if people thank u 4 all the work u do 2 post these good quality video's....(I know its allot of work) I usually feel so relaxed after watching a few - its kinda like meditation. Really appreciate u'r sharing these wonderful critters w/us Morgan.
Many Blessings 4 Christmas n Awesome New Year : )
I look forward to these videos, thank you for uploading during the busy Christmas time.
I love the nice atmosphere on your farm like treating your cats and dogs like your family
You're such a kind-hearted man🐈🐈👍👍
So glad you take such good care of all of your animals!
Cats like enclosed spaces. They feel safer in them, that's why the A frame is a hit and the open one a bust. It's not the heat it's the design.
Any design that is enclosed they will like. A simple A frame house of scrap plywood would work. It's really about what materials you already have. If you have an old cooler the cooler would be neat.
Cooler beds are a good idea. Just maybe have them be individual ones since there seems to be infighting amongst the cats when they are too close to each other.
Also I’m curious as to what Lil sleeps in. Does she have her own cat bed inside or does she sleep on the couch/bed?
What plans do you have for the old dog house? The one the geese kept stealing from Toby.
I have no internet at my new home (temporarily) and i have to say, your channel is the only one so far i absolutely had to check on mobile.
Yeah The Cooler
Morgan 😊Thanks 🙏
Great Homes for the Barn Cats!!! I wish you guys a Very Merry Christmas!!!!! 🥶☃️❄️
Either the cooler cat house or the plastic storage bin works great. If you do the storage bin one ,use high density styrofoam inside .And use straw ,not hay if you want extra warmth. I also saw one where ther attached a plastic flower planter with the bottom cut out to put in the hole.
You might as well build something they are semi enclosed in. Also could you purchase a soft cat bed to put on the shelf instead of the hay. You might also place that shelf in front of the window in the old duck house. I think you would have better luck having a box shape structure in the duck house for them to snuggle into. Kind of like a chicken laying box.
kitty complex!
I tried to make the cooler cat house but didn't want to spend the money on a brand new cooler. I could not find a used one but I did find a 2 in thick styrofoam cooler that food is shipped in. I cut a 6-in hole in the side and lined it with the sheepskin this seems to work extremely well and the local outdoor cat loves it. Because of the sickness of the styrofoam the cat seems to stay nice and warm. I recommend moving your electric heating pad to the bottom of the tote that you have it in cats seem to like their belly and feet to be warmer they have plenty of fur on the top of their back to keep them warm
if you don't want to cut the tote throw a blanket over it to cover most of open side and just leave a little space on one side for the cats to go in and out. it will keep it warmer and make them feel more secure in being able to hide.
We've got a couple of those rubbermaid container houses set up for the strays in the neighborhood. I don't remember which one you use, but we've got straw or hay in them, whichever one doesn't mold up, and that helps to insulate the houses. You could try doing one of those, but just be sure to use larger containers and make two entrances.
That or just 4-5 of those A frame houses, but spread out a bit so they don't fight over them.
Thanks for the video. We have some strays running around and it’s about to get really cold.
If the little A frame works get more of those obviously
Cooler house --> Insulated --> Lid that lifts for easy clean-out. Sounds good to me.
This was definitely a cuteness overload video 😍😊
If the cats like the a-frames, the answer is more a-frames.
Another great video Morgan . I really look forward to my gold Shaw farm fix
Kitties like their cozy spots too ❤
Merry Christmas to you and the fam!
Morgan, Just a heads up. Some heating pads dont work well when they are folded. So if you have a problem with it this might be why.
Just think it's insulated heated and a blanket gotta love it
Yes!!! Please show us a diy on a cat house cooler 😻🎄🛕
Considering all cats can’t resist a cardboard box I wouldn’t over think it on concepts and design. If the a-frame is doing it for them I think your done. Your farm would be perfect for a home based weather station. You could live stream along side something else interesting on the farm - like a hoop house feed for example.
And I'd like to see how they react to the cooler as well.