Bird House Building - Cat House Building Plans
2. Cut your plywood board in half, so that you are left with 2 equally sized 4'x4' squares. Cut these in half and then each of the four pieces in half again. You should now have 8- 2'x2' equally sized pieces. These will make up the roof, floor and side panels for your cat house.
4. Planning and blueprinting a plan for your bird friends is also very important Always be aware that the bird's safety is one of your primary concern, so make sure that they will be protected from the predatory animals. It is also most beneficial to use sloping roofs so that the dirt, moisture and rain would not collect on top that may eventually cause rotting of the wood. It is also ideal to have extended roofs over the front and sides. Poles for roosting are good but not really essential particularly for cavity dwellers. Plus, consider also ventilation and drainage needs. You can make small holes in the floor to aid in the drainage of the rain water. Baby birds can be easily drown and a small amount of water collected can lead them to their demise. Enough holes should also be placed on the walls to let the air enter the house and keep the place comfortably cool. Erecting the shelter at the top of a pole to assure the safety of your birds from unwelcome guests such as raccoons and cats.
6. Cut a small opening into the front panel, large enough for the cat to easily walk in and out but not too large as to let in a draft, and then attach it to the frame.
Many of the materials required to build your own house from a set of cat house plans are very inexpensive & the end result will be superior to anything you buy at the pet store. In addition, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself.
Plywood rounds can be used to create multiple stories inside a concrete tube. You can cut a section out of the round to allow the cat access & use plywood ramps to connect the levels.
There are many pre-fab cat houses on the market but they are expensive & may not fit your tastes. Your cat may have similar feelings. (We all know that cats are not pets, they just agree to tolerate you in exchange for food & warm lodging). These are probably the reasons you are building yours yourself.
7. Cover the entire house in carpet remnants. Attach the carpet with a staple gun. This gives the cat something to scratch and stretch his claws on, instead of the furniture.
There are three general designs available when it comes to cat house plans. One is the traditional dog house type, the second is the cat tree type, & the third is a kitty condo made from carpet tubing or molds for concrete pillars. If you are very ambitious, you can combine elements from all 3 designs!
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5. Attach the floor, roof, side pieces, and back panel to the frame with wood screws.
Cat houses provide hours of entertainment for your cat, as well as a safe and warm place to rest. Many different designs of cat houses are commercially available for purchase, but these structures are relatively easy and practical to construct. By completely this project on your own, you can customize the house to accommodate one, or many cats, and add or remove as many features as you wish, without adding any significant cost.
4. Planning and blueprinting a plan for your bird friends is also very important Always be aware that the bird's safety is one of your primary concern, so make sure that they will be protected from the predatory animals. It is also most beneficial to use sloping roofs so that the dirt, moisture and rain would not collect on top that may eventually cause rotting of the wood. It is also ideal to have extended roofs over the front and sides. Poles for roosting are good but not really essential particularly for cavity dwellers. Plus, consider also ventilation and drainage needs. You can make small holes in the floor to aid in the drainage of the rain water. Baby birds can be easily drown and a small amount of water collected can lead them to their demise. Enough holes should also be placed on the walls to let the air enter the house and keep the place comfortably cool. Erecting the shelter at the top of a pole to assure the safety of your birds from unwelcome guests such as raccoons and cats.
6. Cut a small opening into the front panel, large enough for the cat to easily walk in and out but not too large as to let in a draft, and then attach it to the frame.
Many of the materials required to build your own house from a set of cat house plans are very inexpensive & the end result will be superior to anything you buy at the pet store. In addition, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself.
Plywood rounds can be used to create multiple stories inside a concrete tube. You can cut a section out of the round to allow the cat access & use plywood ramps to connect the levels.
There are many pre-fab cat houses on the market but they are expensive & may not fit your tastes. Your cat may have similar feelings. (We all know that cats are not pets, they just agree to tolerate you in exchange for food & warm lodging). These are probably the reasons you are building yours yourself.
7. Cover the entire house in carpet remnants. Attach the carpet with a staple gun. This gives the cat something to scratch and stretch his claws on, instead of the furniture.
There are three general designs available when it comes to cat house plans. One is the traditional dog house type, the second is the cat tree type, & the third is a kitty condo made from carpet tubing or molds for concrete pillars. If you are very ambitious, you can combine elements from all 3 designs!
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5. Attach the floor, roof, side pieces, and back panel to the frame with wood screws.
Cat houses provide hours of entertainment for your cat, as well as a safe and warm place to rest. Many different designs of cat houses are commercially available for purchase, but these structures are relatively easy and practical to construct. By completely this project on your own, you can customize the house to accommodate one, or many cats, and add or remove as many features as you wish, without adding any significant cost.