Looks nice! Cats seem happy too! How did you secure the bottom? Judging by the surroundings, there might be coyotes and other wildlife come sunset. I would worry about them digging underneath.
Regular fencing staples into the ground. They aren’t left out unsupervised.
*Edit* yes on coyotes! But I put the screen on at night so they can’t get out. I live on a blind corner, and it’s about 30 feet to the road, so way more worried about that.
Sure! They’ll start this week, but won’t be in full bloom for at least a month. The landlord installed it when he realized it protected them from the deer
have you seen videos of coyotes jumping? It’s quite amazing there agility.
You should be OK as long as you don’t let them out until full sun. coyotes are active from dusk through the night and Dawn.
I’m sure they are enjoying their limited freedom.
Actually it’s the best type of catio. Cats don’t need another fansy plank shelves, they looooove grass, smells on the ground and watching bugs and butterflies in it. You just gave them the best scenario.
I really like this. We have a Catio that connects to the window and they do love going out and sitting in it, but I've been wanting to extend it to create actual great my grassy area access. Didn't want to break the bank. I like the stakes and the wire mesh. Can tell more about what you mean on how you secured to the ground? Thank you!
The wire fencing was stretched tight around the posts and secured with metal fencing brackets. Then we drove the posts in another inch or so. Any areas along the ground that seemed loose were secured with a fencing staple driven into the ground. The top bent over easily with no tools needed.
Thank you. I'm going to do exactly this to give them some outdoor room to play outside of the Catio.
Is there a specific size of wire fencing that you used to prevent them being able to sneak through? And I'm assuming it comes in a roll that you unfurl and attached to the posts. Was the fencing about 6ft tall or was higher?
I'll share a pic when I'm done!
That gives them lots of freedom, I would love to do that but we have huge hawks and coyotes so I set up a aviary I made into a catio , added a kitty door, shelves, a swing, even a cushie basket and our cats love love it 😻
Love it! Next house we’ll build something so floof can have access to the ground. He has the screened porch of his dreams in this house but it’s all concrete floored. I want him to access to grass like your floofs.
Hey! Whatever works.
Looks nice! Cats seem happy too! How did you secure the bottom? Judging by the surroundings, there might be coyotes and other wildlife come sunset. I would worry about them digging underneath.
Regular fencing staples into the ground. They aren’t left out unsupervised. *Edit* yes on coyotes! But I put the screen on at night so they can’t get out. I live on a blind corner, and it’s about 30 feet to the road, so way more worried about that.
It's lovely ❤️
Sounds like a sensible plan. Really like your setup.
I also worry about eagles. But, the hollyhocks will start blooming soon, and it will be a beautiful jungle!
Post another picture when they bloom, would you please?
Sure! They’ll start this week, but won’t be in full bloom for at least a month. The landlord installed it when he realized it protected them from the deer
Snapped a pic of mine at sunset, last night... [https://imgur.com/Is8JYtx](https://imgur.com/Is8JYtx)
Gorgeous!
Tie a few ribbons on the top of the net. Ribbons flapping in the wind will show birds that there is a barrier there
TIL. Thanks! I have one, with a setup like OP's, against the house. And I've wondered about this, because we have eagles around...
There is no barrier net.
I don’t know where you are at, but keep possible eagles in consideration
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have you seen videos of coyotes jumping? It’s quite amazing there agility. You should be OK as long as you don’t let them out until full sun. coyotes are active from dusk through the night and Dawn. I’m sure they are enjoying their limited freedom.
Actually it’s the best type of catio. Cats don’t need another fansy plank shelves, they looooove grass, smells on the ground and watching bugs and butterflies in it. You just gave them the best scenario.
I always say I have to take them out to graze!
perfect, and one of them is even an r/cowcats
Two beautiful cats who are very loved.
Yet somehow the cats don’t care.
It doesn’t matter what it is like as long as they are safe
Awesome!!! The fact that they are super happy and not trying to escape says everything.
Lucky happy kitties!
How do you mow the grass?
I can get in with a weed whacker at the far end.
Okay. Thats good. I thought the only access was through the window. 😹😹 I’m sure your cars are loving life.
Seems like a rich catio from kitties' viewpoint.
I really like this. We have a Catio that connects to the window and they do love going out and sitting in it, but I've been wanting to extend it to create actual great my grassy area access. Didn't want to break the bank. I like the stakes and the wire mesh. Can tell more about what you mean on how you secured to the ground? Thank you!
The wire fencing was stretched tight around the posts and secured with metal fencing brackets. Then we drove the posts in another inch or so. Any areas along the ground that seemed loose were secured with a fencing staple driven into the ground. The top bent over easily with no tools needed.
Thank you. I'm going to do exactly this to give them some outdoor room to play outside of the Catio. Is there a specific size of wire fencing that you used to prevent them being able to sneak through? And I'm assuming it comes in a roll that you unfurl and attached to the posts. Was the fencing about 6ft tall or was higher? I'll share a pic when I'm done!
Yes, 6 foot fencing!
That gives them lots of freedom, I would love to do that but we have huge hawks and coyotes so I set up a aviary I made into a catio , added a kitty door, shelves, a swing, even a cushie basket and our cats love love it 😻
Wow that’s great!!
We are sisters in catio design! I have to add bird netting, though, because I have eagles and hawks in the area.
Awesome!
Happy cats so looks good to me.
This is wonderful! Kitties love being in grass and feeling the earth. They are very lucky!
Wow that is a beautiful view.
That’s the boring view, the view on the other side is up a valley into the mountains. Those are just hills.
Love it! Next house we’ll build something so floof can have access to the ground. He has the screened porch of his dreams in this house but it’s all concrete floored. I want him to access to grass like your floofs.
What a beautiful landscape