How many times should you feed a stray cat?
Let’s look at the science first. According to the National Research Council’s Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats, feral cats eat about 8 to 12 meals in any given 24 hour period. (1) Their behavior is geared towards small, frequent meals and they spend a great deal of their time actively hunting.
Is it OK for my Neighbor to feed feral cats?
Feral cats are very territorial and removing one colony of cats usually results in another one moving in. If your neighbor is too kind hearted to stop feeding those strays, then it’s better to be feeding spayed strays than a bunch of cats in heat.
Is it OK to feed cats in your backyard?
Their caregiver had been feeding dozens of cats in her backyard for more than a decade. It was a scenario that Susan Richmond, executive director of Neighborhood Cats in New York City, sees all too often. “A lot of people with good intentions will feed, feed, feed,” she says, “and they won’t go ahead and fix the cats.
Is the feline population in your neighborhood out of control?
In neighborhoods where the feline population has long been out of control, some residents may consider cats a nuisance.
Is it better to feed feral cats or spayed cats?
If your neighbor is too kind hearted to stop feeding those strays, then it’s better to be feeding spayed strays than a bunch of cats in heat. Once spayed, the feral cats will settle down and stop marking their territory. They will also do a fabulous job of running off other stray cats who are trying to muscle in.
Feral cats are very territorial and removing one colony of cats usually results in another one moving in. If your neighbor is too kind hearted to stop feeding those strays, then it’s better to be feeding spayed strays than a bunch of cats in heat.
What kind of food should I Feed my Neighborhood Cats?
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. 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.
Why does my Neighbor keep feeding her cats?
I had feral cats around my house since I can remember, but those cats had no owner, always afraid of people and constantly meowing for food. So we started feeding them just like we fed our own and they stuck around because we were a secure source of food.
Where to place a feeding station for feral cats?
With feral cats, the more privacy, the better. Blend the station in with its surroundings, like placing it behind a pile of rocks in an open field or under a large board in an alley. Try to also place the feeding station near the cats’ shelters so they won’t have far to travel in inclement weather.
