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Suddenly, without warning, Hactar exclaimed (8/3/2009 4:25 PM):
In article , MaryL -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Hactar" wrote in message ... In article , MaryL -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote: "Hactar" wrote in message ... I'm looking at enough of these to make a series of cat-tunnels: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=16126 Does anyone have one? It'd suck to drop $35 on one and have it die after a use or two. So: How small is the screen (housefly, mosquito, midge/no-see-um)? How durable is it? In particular does it stand up to the abrasion a cat makes on dirt or on harder surfaces? Is it resistant to claw damage? The text says it zips together; is that the case? If you want an outdoor tunnel for cats, I don't. I aim to take several of those (or a similar product) and connect them end-to-end and make a long Habitrail-wannabe around the ceiling of a room. Therefore I need something joinable, unlike http://www.getprice.com.au/AFL-Merch...--38028937.htm The first one: http://www.collectionsetc.com/Item76111.aspx doesn't say. I like the price and the roominess, but I wonder how I'd form it into a corner. Maybe a wedge could be removed from one side and the remainder stitched together, making the entire structure bend. I am concerned about the tunnel's durability however, as I don't want the cats to shred it. This is puzzling. In your original message, you asked about durability *on dirt* or *hard surfaces.* In your response to calvin, you said it is a long way to the street. And now you are talking about connecting several around the ceiling of a room. So, you lost me somewhere along the way... Well, my primary intended use is to make a shelf around the upper part of a room, and put the cat-tubes up there with a tube-ramp to the floor. If a given tube once bought turns out to be unsuitable, I guess I'll use it as intended, as an outdoor playpen. I'm trying to avoid buying tubes that are unknown, as it's a chunk of change to spend on a "maybe". Constructing a shelf and buying 5-10 of them and THEN finding out they don't work would be even worse of course. Both in and out are on hard surfaces (outdoor - dirt/grass, indoor - wooden shelves), but even outdoors is pretty safe from cars. It would bite if the netting failed where the frame touches the shelf or ground. Maybe I could spread out the load with gaffer tape if it's not quite as tough as needed. So, the next question - why do you need tubes for the inside? Cats are perfectly capable of walking on wide surfaces without falling off. Somewheres, there's a thing of an entire house someone gave over to their cats - high walkways that go between rooms through holes in the walls, stairs, cubbies, all sorts of things. Tunnels too, I think, but for the cat's fun I'd think if they'd be in constant use they'd eventually succumb to your cats' claws. Outside, that's a bit different, but I'd still go with making sure they're secured down, and being there all the time. If you have the money to spend there's companies that'll build secure outdoors enclosures for your cat. Wish I could afford one, Meep would *love* that. jmc |
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jmc wrote: Suddenly, without warning, Hactar exclaimed (8/3/2009 4:25 PM): Well, my primary intended use is to make a shelf around the upper part of a room, and put the cat-tubes up there with a tube-ramp to the floor. If a given tube once bought turns out to be unsuitable, I guess I'll use it as intended, as an outdoor playpen. I'm trying to avoid buying tubes that are unknown, as it's a chunk of change to spend on a "maybe". Constructing a shelf and buying 5-10 of them and THEN finding out they don't work would be even worse of course. Both in and out are on hard surfaces (outdoor - dirt/grass, indoor - wooden shelves), but even outdoors is pretty safe from cars. It would bite if the netting failed where the frame touches the shelf or ground. Maybe I could spread out the load with gaffer tape if it's not quite as tough as needed. So, the next question - why do you need tubes for the inside? Cats are perfectly capable of walking on wide surfaces without falling off. Love of geekitude, mostly. My cats love getting in tightish spots, so they'd probably dig it. Somewheres, there's a thing of an entire house someone gave over to their cats - high walkways that go between rooms through holes in the walls, stairs, cubbies, all sorts of things. Tunnels too, I think, but for the cat's fun I'd think if they'd be in constant use they'd eventually succumb to your cats' claws. Unfortunately I think that's probably true. I'll probably end up with carpeted shelves. They're a lot easier to make (carpet, plywood, staplegun) and install, and cheaper, and more durable. Maybe I can build a playhouse into it, or find a small one and graft it on. Outside, that's a bit different, but I'd still go with making sure they're secured down, and being there all the time. If you have the money to spend there's companies that'll build secure outdoors enclosures for your cat. Yeah, I don't plan on keeping them funded. -- A Higgs boson is sitting at the bar when the phone rings. He says to the bartender "If that's a physicist, tell him you've not seen me." (maybe by KW in AFCA) |
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Hactar wrote:
I'm looking at enough of these to make a series of cat-tunnels: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=16126 Does anyone have one? It'd suck to drop $35 on one and have it die after a use or two. So: How small is the screen (housefly, mosquito, midge/no-see-um)? How durable is it? In particular does it stand up to the abrasion a cat makes on dirt or on harder surfaces? Is it resistant to claw damage? The text says it zips together; is that the case? I have a series of tunnels like these - one goes out of the house and up over the roof and down into the bamboo stand (completely enclosed and safe) My cats would always have access 24/7 and are quite safe for them and our extensive bird life (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Kookaburras, Currawongs etc..) http://www.catnip.com.au/images/phot..._1_tnail_2.jpg the image is very small or http://www.catnip.com.au/photos.html However I built mine myself out of lattice, garden quality sun proof mesh (the sort of stuff you might tack to a wall to encourage espalier camellias to grow against. http://www.boddingtons.com.au/forestry/garden-mesh.htm At the moment I only have one tiny kitten so it's out of bounds for a little while but at one stage I had 2 Burmese and 3 ex RSPCA cats and they all loved it. |
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"Hactar" wrote in message ... In article , jmc wrote: Suddenly, without warning, Hactar exclaimed (8/3/2009 4:25 PM): Well, my primary intended use is to make a shelf around the upper part of a room, and put the cat-tubes up there with a tube-ramp to the floor. If a given tube once bought turns out to be unsuitable, I guess I'll use it as intended, as an outdoor playpen. I'm trying to avoid buying tubes that are unknown, as it's a chunk of change to spend on a "maybe". Constructing a shelf and buying 5-10 of them and THEN finding out they don't work would be even worse of course. Both in and out are on hard surfaces (outdoor - dirt/grass, indoor - wooden shelves), but even outdoors is pretty safe from cars. It would bite if the netting failed where the frame touches the shelf or ground. Maybe I could spread out the load with gaffer tape if it's not quite as tough as needed. So, the next question - why do you need tubes for the inside? Cats are perfectly capable of walking on wide surfaces without falling off. Love of geekitude, mostly. My cats love getting in tightish spots, so they'd probably dig it. Somewheres, there's a thing of an entire house someone gave over to their cats - high walkways that go between rooms through holes in the walls, stairs, cubbies, all sorts of things. Tunnels too, I think, but for the cat's fun I'd think if they'd be in constant use they'd eventually succumb to your cats' claws. Unfortunately I think that's probably true. I'll probably end up with carpeted shelves. They're a lot easier to make (carpet, plywood, staplegun) and install, and cheaper, and more durable. Maybe I can build a playhouse into it, or find a small one and graft it on. Outside, that's a bit different, but I'd still go with making sure they're secured down, and being there all the time. If you have the money to spend there's companies that'll build secure outdoors enclosures for your cat. Yeah, I don't plan on keeping them funded. Nothing but the best for your cats, eh? |
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