Cat Feeder Trap 4

Cat Feeder Trap Combination
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The wire trap in photo 9 is for a large animal size, such as for a raccoon, but works equally well for cats. The wood trap door is pulled up as the wire trap is inserted into the opening.	This close-up gives you a view of the metal guides which are constructed the same as the front door trap. The wood trap door rests on top of the wire trap.


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This is the view (through the fence) from the front of room 2 toward the trap in the back.	Pneumatic 8" casters were used on the bottom of the feeder trap so that it could be easily moved.


		I hope that these photos and ideas are helpful to you in your catching feral cats

14		Remember to always use safety first. It doesn't always mean that you can't get hurt, but it reduces your chance of a mashed thumb. Be careful. Your cats will appreciate it.
Instead of buying latches, I cut a 4" to 5" piece of furring strip and placed a screw in the center. It works great. Just make sure that the screw does not work it's way out by always turning clockwise to fasten and counterclockwise to unfasten. The screw that I used throughout is a 1-1/4" Primegard Ten Exterior Screw. That's because I had several leftover from a previous project. You could use about anything as long as it is long enough.






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	About Jim
	Jim Powell is a broadcaster who has spent many years in the radio and television industry as well as producing documentaries, corporate television and commercials. He is also a Certified Video Engineer (SBE). For more, go to: JimPowell.com
	His first experience with cats was during his childhood on a farm in Northern Kentucky. He said, "My sister, Nancy, counted 30 cats on our farm during one high litter event. Most of them stayed. We never had a problem with mice, rats or other small rodents."
	It was only recently, about 4 years ago, that he began interest in feral cats in his neighborhood with a kitten which was dropped. He and his wife, Charlotte, started taking care of the cat providing food and shelter. Then....she had kittens. Beautiful! Then...she had more kittens...Well!?
	Then they found out about the Spay and Neuter Clinic which helped them stem the tide of cats.
	At this writing, Jim says, "It's difficult to say how many cats come through our yard during a day. Many of the ones neutered have either died, been adopted by neighbors or gone to other colonies. But we have several still visiting us.
	At first, the neighbors were suspect about the feeding station, but now understand that it keeps the neighborhood cats from turning over trashcans, begging at their back doors and keeps the rodents in check.
	Do the cats stay in the yard? During the cold months, they tend to stay close to us in a warming station that I built, however when warm weather starts, they do what cats normally do, prowl. Looking and hunting for pray. It's instinctive. But, they're not looking for food, it's a sport with them.
	Cats are nocturnal usually staying up all night, however the cats that stay in or close to our backyard are usually found sleeping at night. They have gotten into a daytime routine.
	Thanks to the Spay and Neuter Clinic and the Alabama Pet Adoption Society. They're a great help.
	NOTE: Be aware of your neighborhood and city ordinances concerning communicty cats and helping them.
	Do you have neighborhood or feral cats that you want to help? Alley Cat Allies has some great information and tips.
	Go to: http://alleycat.org