What is a colony in regards to feral cats?
Ferals are most often found living outdoors in groups known as colonies. The cats in a colony share a common food source and territory and may include not only ferals, but also strays – former pet cats who were recently lost or abandoned and are still tame. Most feral colonies originate from unneutered stray cats.
Do feral cats need to be wormed?
Worms and cats go hand-in-hand, especially when they have access to the outdoors or live in feral cat colonies. Regular deworming should be routine for those of us who care for community cat colonies as almost all outdoor cats have worms or other parasites.
Is it OK to have a feral cat colony?
People in the community may not be as big-hearted as you are when it comes to ferals. The food can attract other animals and flies, and they may put other animals like small dogs or indoor/outdoor cats at risk. Destiny advises against trying to start a colony, regardless of where you live.
When do feral cats become dependent on You?
Once you put food out you become a “colony manager” and the cats become dependent on you. The following guidelines and suggestions will help you provide proper care to your feral cat colony.
How to take care of a feral cat?
1 Conduct ongoing trap-neuter-return 2 Provide food and water 3 Provide shelter 4 Monitor individual cats within the colony and provide ongoing health care
Do you have to take care of a colony of cats?
Never care for a colony of cats on property you do not own or do not have permission to be on in (this should be in writing). The cats will depend on you and you might be forced to stop caring for them. Keep a record for each cat.
People in the community may not be as big-hearted as you are when it comes to ferals. The food can attract other animals and flies, and they may put other animals like small dogs or indoor/outdoor cats at risk. Destiny advises against trying to start a colony, regardless of where you live.
1 Conduct ongoing trap-neuter-return 2 Provide food and water 3 Provide shelter 4 Monitor individual cats within the colony and provide ongoing health care
Once you put food out you become a “colony manager” and the cats become dependent on you. The following guidelines and suggestions will help you provide proper care to your feral cat colony.
How often should you feed a feral cat colony?
However, there are certain guidelines you should take into account when you feed a feral cat colony: Feed feral cats within the colony space A cat needs one cup of dry feed per day Always feed dry food Water should be changed every day and new bowls should be added if the number of cats increases Wear suitable footwear when entering a cat colony
