19/02/2026
Blankets get wet, straw stays warm for feral cats 🐾
Bartrum would like to speak on behalf of all feral cats out there!😺
While the temperature is so up and down at the moment this is your reminder that straw inside water resistant cat houses is a much better option than blankets / fabric bedding
Here are a few tips we wanted to share with you all:
🐾 Fabric bedding and blankets can get damp and absorb lots of moisture which leads to them freezing!
🐾 Whereas straw that's loosely put in and not compacted into the cat house allows for cats to burrow and create a warm, dry nest that traps their body heat.
🐾 Keep the shelter away from areas where there is alot of foot traffic.
🐾 Don't make the shelter too big, a smaller shelter will allow the cat to use its own body heat on the smaller space to keep warm.
🐾 The shelter should be easy to exit if the cat gets frightened.
