11/05/2026
More on the feral cat houses. Here are instructions if you want to make your own. They are super easy and fun to make. We use an 18 gallon storage bin placed inside of a 30 gallon one. The opening should be cut on the long side toward the corner so the cats can go in and sleep on the far side away from the cold opening. We use a 6” circular hole saw drill bit since we make them in bulk but you can cut the opening with a box cutter. If you use a box cutter, the plastic cuts easier if you heat it up with a heat gun. Cut the outside opening then put the smaller container inside and trace the hole with a sharpie so you can cut the holes so they line up. Put lots of straw on all sides and on top and below the inside container to give it good insulation. Stuff lots of straw inside (fill it halfway up with straw) so they can huddle up and stay warm. We drill two small holes on both sides of the top lid and insert zip ties to make sure it stays shut. Or you can just place something heavy on top of it. Finally, when placing it, put some blocks underneath it to keep it slightly off the cold ground. One important note, be sure to use straw, not hay.
