We had a litter of approx 6 month old kittens dropped off on our farm. They are in a shed with big hay bales and they hide. We have been feeding them and giving them water, but we can catch only one of them. We have found a home for one of the others, but I have only been able to catch him once and only when he wasn't looking. If we can't find homes for them, they have to go to the humane society, but they say they won't come out to the country to catch them. Please help!!
2006-11-14 01:58:35 · 16 answers · asked by finding_my_dream 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I've always had luck with a Havaheart pet trap. I had it customized by removing the back panel , and replacing it with a piece of plexi glass. Looks to them like a walk thru so they are more tempted to wander in. Add some really smelly food, like makeral, or sardines, to lure them in. also tuna in oil worked occasionally. I partially cover the trap with a dark towel. Set the trap and wait. Feral kitties are smart, so don't feed them before the trapping begins. they have got to want that food you left for them in the trap. Keep the water available. Once you have them I would always bring them to the vet for leukemia testing and vaccinations and spay neutering. Recovery time is important to start human bonding. Its not a difficult thing, time consuming, yes. One cat eluded me for three years, She later became the love of my life....she was worth the wait. Hope some of this information helps. I'm sure you wil find other tips on line to help as well. Good luck.
2006-11-14 02:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by rural diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We Own Two Wild Cats, Because Of There Natural Speed. We Had To Use A Trapt Cage. It Doesn't Hurt Them, And You Might Have To Do It Each Time, To Catch Them All. But It's The Fastest Way That Also Doesn't Add Stress On The Cats As Well.
2006-11-14 10:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nadir Phoenix 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first off Dolly is wrong out door cats live long lives as long as they have a place out off the elements and have food old momma is 17 her baby is 15 there old barn cats
weve had people drop off kittens and cats what we did is call the vets and humane society and got cages from them to catch them soon as they were caught mom brought them in the house and put them inthe back bedroom were she had a tv going 24 hours wed go in pet talk too them at times we found homes other times we just kept them and had them neutered and spayed and shots they would be released in the barn so call the humane society local vets see if they cant help with cages ...good luck
2006-11-14 10:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is sad.
My parents had to deal with the same problem outside. What they did was leave a cat carrier outside with food in it, and my mother would sit beside it reading a book. When the cat went in to get the food, she closed the door real quick and had a friend come pick him up.
This performance got repeated several times. Sadly, not all the cats running wild there were caught. A stray carrying distemper wanderred in, and the others caught it. I need not say more.
Good luck.
2006-11-14 10:10:28 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try animal control, a vet, private cat rescue groups, or the humane society, and ask them if they have live-catch traps you can rent or borrow. They are harmless cages that lure the kittens in with food, and then close safely behind the cats so you can transport them. You can also try professional pest control places- trappers who deal with raccoons, squirrels, etc. - to see if they will help you. There may also be feral-cat rescues in your state that can offer help and advice.
2006-11-14 10:03:23 · answer #5 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
There is a live cat trap you can get. It doesn't hurt them, but scares them pretty good...
Some places you can rent them. Call the city and see if you can find one. Get a hold of the cat rescue place. If you are out like we are you might have to drive to get it if they can not ship it to you.
Good luck other then doing it this way it would take a lot of time...Critters do not like eating hay with cat crap on it.....
2006-11-14 10:06:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a squirrel trap. That has worked for me in the past. use a can of tuna or wet cat food for bait. It might also be a good idea to use two traps. Cats are not stupid animals and the longer that traps are out there the sooner they will figure out what they are.
2006-11-14 10:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a wild farm cat,when he was 3 months old we caught him in a cat cage and used to feed him in there and when we let him out in a safe room,with doors and windows closed he used to fly up the curtains and walls ,and hide under any dark place ,but he used to creep out when hungry ,and slowly he got used to us ,and now at 3 he is the most gentlest nicest cat out,he never scratches my dog or grandson at all,but another thing is gettig them nuetered this calms them down alot too.
2006-11-14 10:13:43 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put food in Havaheart traps: http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/cagetrap_quickguide.asp
You will still still have to spend much time socializing these feral cats. They will not instantly become friendly, it is going to take time to get them to the stage where someone would want them as a pet. Good luck.
2006-11-14 10:07:49 · answer #9 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had to catch 4. i had a cage, door open, food inside. i had a string tied so i could pull it and slam the cage closed. it took awhile, they were very leary about going in the cage. but finally, hunger took the better part. i had to catch them one at a time, at no time would 2 enter the cage. it works
2006-11-14 10:03:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋