ok i have 8 outdoor cats on my farm. they are all really friendly! they always want in bc they were born and raised in the house, we put them out at age 6 months to get used to the outdoors, now they keep running in! can you think of a way to keep them out without harming them or gettting rid of any???
2006-11-04 17:26:07 · 12 answers · asked by Saraa Bee (: 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Only give love and affection ouside in the barn ...also food and water they will begin to feel it is safe in there if your going out there! Spend quality time with them outside...They are wanting to go where they know it is safe ..So you have to teach them that !
2006-11-04 17:30:08 · answer #1 · answered by jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you raised them indoors where it is cozy and warm and a safe place you should not expect them to live outside now where it is cold and damp , not as comfortable and safe as being inside where they got attention and love. Think about it. If that happened to you wouldn't you want to go where it is warm and safe and you are loved?
It is dangerous outside. There are wild animals, diseases that cannot be prevented with vaccinations, fleas, parasites, fights with strange cats and dogs that wander onto your property. And they remember how warm and safe it was in that house where the lights are on and the people who raised them are.
It seems that perhaps you may feel the need for barn cats. If that is it please check with you local humane society or animal control and tell them you are interested in obtaining some. These cats are normally feral and would not be happy in the house and around people and are normally put down since they are not adoptable.
These cats are used to being on their own and are wise in the ways of cats on their own. Make sure they are spayed or neutered, have their shots (the new theory at all veterinary colleges is that they only need shots a couple times and they are good for life, except for rabies), feed them, and check on them whenever you can. You will have good barn cats and save their lives.
But, for goodness sakes, bring those poor cats back in to where they were used to being. After all, that is what you got them used to. Besides, cats can be more persistent than just about any aniimal and they will continue bugging you. And they do sleep about 16 to 18 hours a day anyway.
2006-11-05 05:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by catshelter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The outdoors is so full of dangers for cats! Cars, poison, coyotes, raccoons, just to mention a few common hazards for outdoor cats. Other hazards include fleas, ear mites, worms, and diseases. They would be better off in the house, or kept on an enclosed porch or in a basement, than outside.
Why not just let the cats come in? If you don't want them running the house all the time, put them all in just one room when you want them out of your way. (Easily accomplished by making the time you want them to go into their room, also be the only time they get really tasty canned food such as tuna flavored canned cat food, given to them in their room at the end of the room furthest from the door of course!)
2006-11-05 04:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by TheSnakeWhisperer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They want the love and affection and are smart enough to remember how nice and cozy it is inside. Other than giving in and letting them stay in the house, make a special effort to fix up an area in the barn where it could be thier home. Feed them only out there and go out there and stay with them while you feed them and visit with them-- put some old blankets from you bed out there - that have your scent on them and oh, catnip would be a nice treat- good luck with your little kitties!
2006-11-05 01:37:51 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want them to stay outside especially this time of year. It is getting very cold outside. Barn cats typically are raised outside in the barn from the time they are young young kittens. Since your cats were raised inside they are undoubtedly house cats.
It is not safe for cats outside there are many dangers to them and inside is the safest place for them to be. I have 11 cats and every single one of them is an indoor only cat. If you want outdoor only cats then maybe you should really not have cats. Let them in when they want to be in maybe they will want to be indoor and outdoor cats and in that case you can let them in and out but the best thing for them is to keep them in.
2006-11-05 04:13:45 · answer #5 · answered by MsDolittle 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i have 1 outdoor one and my other 3 are indoor, i would of put them out after a month they were born, now they have gotten used to bein indoors you will probably have this problem because like you said they were born n raised inside, good luck
2006-11-05 01:32:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just pick them up and put them out. Also feed them outside. That works for me, even when the weather is bad they go out side to eat.
2006-11-05 01:32:30 · answer #7 · answered by A dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a little house for them kinda like a dog house so then they feel warm and safe!
2006-11-05 08:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by x55xm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats hould be safe inside not kept outside.
2006-11-05 10:35:22 · answer #9 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone may need to sleep out doors with them till they get independent
2006-11-05 01:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by Douglas G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋