There needs to be either a wide doorway in front or two on the sides so one cat can't go in and keep the rest out. Using a box cutter or utility knife, cut out a wide doorway in the long side of the bin (photo, top) or two smaller doorways in the shorter sides (photo, bottom). A simple station can be made from a Rubbermaid storage bin.
A feeding station protects the food and the cats from poor weather, hides the food from passersby and helps keep the site clean. It's always better if possible to feed the cats in some type of covered structure rather than simply putting food or dishes on the ground. They often have damaged or recently expired food which they may be willing to donate once they get to know you and the work you're doing on behalf of the cats. Another way to save some money is to get to know your local pet store, one that's not part of a national chain. Check out What is the Best Food to Feed Feral Cats for other cost-effective options. Many caretakers believe the Kirkland bags offer one of the best values available, being a good balance between cost and quality of ingredients. bags of Kirkland dry cat food, its own proprietary brand. Regarding expense, we've found the best-priced online retailer is while Costco also offers great value both online and at their stores. Costco sells 20 lb. Also as a general rule, cat food with more whole meat is better than food with more grains or by-products. This is because some nutritive value is lost during the baking process to make dry food. When evaluating the quality of a food, in general the wet food of a brand will be more nutritious than that same brand's dry food. We recommend The Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier, one of our directors and a pioneer of holistic cat care, as a guide to natural food, cat behavior and do-it-yourself remedies for common feline ailments. One way to improve nutrition while saving costs is to educate yourself about cat nutrition in general and learn about things like raw food, vitamins and supplements. But if you're providing for two dozen cats behind the shopping center and large bags of dry food need to be the staple diet, then that's doing an excellent job as well.
If you're feeding only a few cats in your backyard and can afford a high quality canned food, then that's what's best. We believe this recognizes the value of good nutrition while also respecting a caretaker's budget. We highly recommend reading What is the Best Food for Feeding Feral Cats?by Kate Barrington of We're All About Cats. The excellent article, written at the request of Neighborhood Cats, includes "The Top 5 Cat Foods to Feed Feral Cats."Īt Neighborhood Cats, we advise caretakers to provide the best food they can comfortably afford.
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