How To Catch Feral Kittens Without Trap

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How to catch feral kittens without trap. When you see a cat or kitten sometimes more than one in need of aid you just have to make do with whatever happens to be at hand. One stray cat can start a colony quickly. She ll try to get close to her kittens which can be the perfect incentive for her to enter another trap. Make sure you put it in the same place the wire kennel had been and drape the same cloth over the top and sides of it.

Place cat food or a treat like canned fish into the trap then patiently wait for the kitten to go inside. Catching a mother cat and her kittens requires patience and possibly a trap. Once kittens are in the trap their mother will likely hear their meowing and come to see what s happening. Drop traps allow you to catch a cat without having to force him into a confined space.

When it does approach the. You re not usually carrying a trap with you unless of course you re heading out specifically on a rescue mission. And once you are successful in getting the kitten you need to spare some time to take its care. Catching a stray cat without a trap or net.

The next time the cat goes in to eat the trap door will close and you ll have your cat. I ve found this is the easiest way to catch a feral cat. Be prepared with all the materials you may need and a prior appointment with a vet. Put food in the back of the trap and set the trap door.

Using a drop trap is often a last resort because it either requires you to build or purchase your own or find one to borrow. Keep in mind that depending on the size of the kitten a trap for adult cats may be too large leaving room for the kitten to escape. Sometimes you just have to wing it. If you see a stray kitten and you want to catch it try setting out a humane trap intended for safely confining small animals.

Then you can keep her as a pet ask the vet to help rehome her or place her back where you found her. Feed the cat in the trap for a few days before the appointment. Gradually move the food you are feeding the feral cat into the trap. Trapping kittens first can be helpful in trapping their mother.

The drop trap falls down over a cat when triggered by you with a rope eliminating the need for kitty to step into a narrow opening. The easiest way to prevent this is to catch the stray and make a trip to the veterinarian to have her sterilized.