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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Mar 27 2013 : 3:19:28 PM
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We are entering the breeding season for our neighborhood feral cats. Apparently, they are feuding over our house as territory. They have sprayed our house so bad you can smell it inside, and the smell is literally making us ill.
I need suggestions as to getting them and keeping them away.
Please keep in mind:
1. We've tried cayenne pepper - it's useless
2. We would spray ammonia, but our house is made of a brick-type concrete product, so we'd only be replacing the urine with ammonia.
3. We live in town.
Your help, as always sisters, is greatly appreciated.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2013 : 3:31:35 PM
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mothballs, in nylon net bags hung around your yard (remember, they are toxic, so keep them out of reach ), or get a yard dog...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2013 : 7:06:14 PM
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I agree with Tina. My dog pretty much will not let a strange cat in this yard. I have 6 cats, all spayed and neutered, so do not need any more. So a mean old yard dog works. I also don't have any stray dogs around either.
Also, have you called the humane society to come set traps for them? And there is something I read a few years back about something that can be put in food that will sterilize ferel cats. Can't remember where I read it though.
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2013 : 7:40:40 PM
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I agree with Tina and Kris. I had read about organizations that catch feral cats, then have them spayed and neutered. I wish there were responsible pet owners, may be there wouldn't be so many feral cats.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 02:02:50 AM
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Marly,
I also heard that they have all but stopped doing that, reason being the ferals are quite territorial and they find by leaving them be, they will keep new ferals from over running an area. Which if you think about it like that, it works ...
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 06:09:08 AM
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If you live near a veterinary school, even if it's only pre vet courses see if they'll neuter them for nothing if they can be caught. Once they're neutered release them back into their "territory ". Just a thought.
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
2197 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 06:18:43 AM
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Thank you all for the suggestions.
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, 2 bunnies, 2 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
and follow me on Facebook (Suburban Prairie Homemaker), Twitter (@sphomemaker), and Pinterest (Suburban Prairie Homemaker)
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 11:56:49 AM
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| Tina's suggestion about moth balls is one that does help alot. You can call your local human society about the Trap, Neuter, Spay program in your area. It is free on all feral cats, they will help trap the feral cat, get them spayed or neutered, do all shots, worm and give a good health check up all free to you. If there are kittens alot of time they will try to place them in adoption. otherwise they will then release them back to area they came from. It is a very good program, I help out at a clinit in my area each month where they do 100 to 120 ferals at a time. I can not say enough good about the program, I sure there is something in your area. Karla |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 12:10:04 PM
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There is an org that has a web site, "alleycats.com", you might find info on there that will help you in your area...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2013 : 3:02:52 PM
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Tina, I am familiar with Alley Cats. They do I wonderful job. Hugs.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2013 : 9:04:34 PM
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| Ann just so you know that there are Animal control services that will trap the feral cats and remove them for you, but because they are feral they will be destroyed. Make sure you ask if they do the Spay, Trap, and Release, otherwise all ferals are distroyed. |
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