11/16/2024
For the feral cats in your neighborhood. STRAW ONLY..no fabric cause it will cause condensation and the fabric will become frozen to the cat 🐈⬛
We are getting excited about building outdoor cat shelters soon! Doing it yourself? That's great! Remember---it's STRAW (not hay) for outdoor cat shelters! Great info below from our friends at Cat Allies . Stay tuned to our page for updates about the shelters--info about the distribution coming in early November! Advocates of Greater Lafayette
Straw, not Hay, for Outdoor Cat Shelters
An outdoor cat house filled with straw, not hay, will keep your feline friends warm and cozy during the winter. The difference between straw and hay may seem mundane, but it can actually make a world of difference for cats. They look similar, but while straw makes excellent bedding for outdoor cat shelters, hay becomes a soggy mess.
Use Straw not Hay. Hay is typically used to feed animals, like horses. It soaks up moisture, making it cold and uncomfortable for catsand has the potential to get moldy. And in the winter, a wet bed can even be dangerous, making cats more likely to get sick.
Straw, the dry leftover stalks from harvested crops, repels moisture, making it the best bedding for outdoor cat shelters. Loosely pack the straw in the shelter to the quarter or halfway point. That’s it!
The easiest way to tell the difference between straw and hay is the price: hay generally costs two or three times more than straw. Straw is tough, thick, lightweight, and yellow or golden. Hay is usually heavy and green, but there are varieties, so if you aren’t sure...ask the clerk!