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- Thread starter Cuthbert&Dillon
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This sounds actually as if it could work. At least as a temporary solution anyway. It's along the lines of 'pretend hawks' being stuck to the inside of windows to prevent small birds flying into them.
William
Wise Old Thumper
Omi brings up some good points. If I had to spend money to deal with this cat situation, I'd rather spend it on trying to prevent (or at least reduce) the cat than on making temporary adaptions to the rabbits accommodation, only to have to switch the rabbits back in like November (assuming that's when it gets cold in the UK).
If they're more nervous rabbits I'd be worried that change could bring on stasis etc.
I just figured it'd be impossible to prevent the cat from having access but maybe if it is more difficult she'd give up and hang in someone else's garden. I have outdoor cats who adopted me and they prefer to live in my front yard but they usually go on outings in our fenced backyard at night. They like to use the hole in the fence but they can climb it too. Sometimes they climb it so they can jump from the fence to our roof.
It'd be interesting to see if the snake idea works. I know I've had a few cats that would catch and eat entire snakes. And not just small ones. Also quite long ones like southern black racers. Not exactly ideal because we have several venomous species here, and I'm fond of our resident non-venomous ones.
If they're more nervous rabbits I'd be worried that change could bring on stasis etc.
I just figured it'd be impossible to prevent the cat from having access but maybe if it is more difficult she'd give up and hang in someone else's garden. I have outdoor cats who adopted me and they prefer to live in my front yard but they usually go on outings in our fenced backyard at night. They like to use the hole in the fence but they can climb it too. Sometimes they climb it so they can jump from the fence to our roof.
It'd be interesting to see if the snake idea works. I know I've had a few cats that would catch and eat entire snakes. And not just small ones. Also quite long ones like southern black racers. Not exactly ideal because we have several venomous species here, and I'm fond of our resident non-venomous ones.
Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
Thanks J+B - I will look for snakes - I think we still have a toy shop in town.
William - good heavens cat eating snakes sounds beyond bonkers for me in the backwaters of the UK.
William - good heavens cat eating snakes sounds beyond bonkers for me in the backwaters of the UK.
Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
So taking all things into account. lobbing things at the cat seem to work as a scary thing. So using toy balls so they would not hurt.
However I having taken to sitting with the bunnies, and have rearranged the tubes within to try and give maximum cover.
Today this happened.
Kanga is having a marvellous time trying to move the tubes.
Then Pearl came out - she wont eat the grass in the run but will eat it if poked through for her
However I having taken to sitting with the bunnies, and have rearranged the tubes within to try and give maximum cover.
Today this happened.
Kanga is having a marvellous time trying to move the tubes.
Then Pearl came out - she wont eat the grass in the run but will eat it if poked through for her
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Yes a scarecrowGlad the cat is getting the message, you need a big blownup photo of yourself on display
MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
This is giving me ideas for a motion activated/pressure sensitive triggered water sprayer or sprinkler. I wonder if something like that could be rigged up. Most cats really do not like being sprayed with water but it doesn't hurt them. A spray bottle or super soaker requires human interaction and you can't sit on the lawn 24/7. Something automatic would be more efficient.
Going to have to noodle this with my ex, who's quite the inventor. I'll include my hopes that more barriers will give Kitty Cat the hint in the meantime.
Sorry you still have to deal with this. A dog can be corrected more easily than a cat and it's a shame it hasn't been given an indoor option.
Going to have to noodle this with my ex, who's quite the inventor. I'll include my hopes that more barriers will give Kitty Cat the hint in the meantime.
Sorry you still have to deal with this. A dog can be corrected more easily than a cat and it's a shame it hasn't been given an indoor option.
I had one for foxes... Damn it was goodThis is giving me ideas for a motion activated/pressure sensitive triggered water sprayer or sprinkler. I wonder if something like that could be rigged up. Most cats really do not like being sprayed with water but it doesn't hurt them. A spray bottle or super soaker requires human interaction and you can't sit on the lawn 24/7. Something automatic would be more efficient.
Going to have to noodle this with my ex, who's quite the inventor. I'll include my hopes that more barriers will give Kitty Cat the hint in the meantime.
Sorry you still have to deal with this. A dog can be corrected more easily than a cat and it's a shame it hasn't been given an indoor option.
although I got, got a few times when I went down there and forgot to turn it off first
Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
Thank you Graciee for the link. I dont have a tap outside - but this might be the reason to get one.
I think this is a very sensible option to add to your 'cat-not-welcome- go-away' strategy. I remember now that a girl who used to post on here used to have one. I can't remember if it was for unwanted cats or foxes, but it seemed to be successful. See if you can establish the usual route that the cat takes to access the bunnies and get it to target that.
