Need a live trap

Pkiernan

Hello all,

I know this isn't hunting related, but what size live trap would I need to capture feral cats?

We have some semi-wild cats aaorund the property (3 in total). We have been able to capture and neuter 2, but the third has proved too wary.

To make matters worse, she has just had 2 kittens. The vet said that if we can capture the cat and kittens when they have weaned, she can neuter them all, and find homes for the kittens.

So, would a "mink-size" live trap be suitable for cats?

Thanks!

jap gt

might be a bit small, id say a fox trap is better, i think you can get ones designed for feral cats

Vegeta

Depending where you are your local gun club, if they're any good, may lend you one

I agree though a fox size one would be necessary, the mink one I have is way too small for a cat.

bazza888

rabbit ones were big enough for me there much bigger than mink trap,just check it alot dont let cat get distressed dont think to many clubs lend a fox trap there very expensive arnt they?rabbit trap 40e

jap gt

some clubs will lend them out, or set them up for the person, we have done it with foxes killing chickens belong to an old woman, she asked the club to catch it as she didnt want it shot. its in our interest aswell like with releasing birds

bazza888

thats good so,they might not have buy trap themselves

DavyDee

Alpha-Max 5 is a good trap up to about 80 yards ! Also there is no legislation as far as i know against snaring on your own property!

Eddie B

Most mink cages are big enough to catch a cat! I catch a couple every year, with cages set for mink!
The problem is, if the cat is getting fed by you or a neighbour then it won't bother going into the cage!
Also, if he's semi wild! he'll probably take lumps out of ya if ya try to take him out of the cage!!!

babychuckles

Dear Op
Depending on the area you live there may be an animal welfare/ animal rescue group who trap neuter and release feral cats. They will have the correct equiptment. Try google your area ( search words such as cat adopt neuter spay trap etc) and see what groups come up. More than likely if there is a group near you they may be able to come trap the cat and get her to and from the vet for you when the time comes.

johngalway

Cats will go into mink cages but it's a tight and uncomfortable fit, they really have to want to go in there. I'd suggest a fox trap or you could try rigging a weldmesh Larsen trap, I have caught cats before in one Dad got from DPS.

Eddie B

babychuckles wrote: »

Dear Op
Depending on the area you live there may be an animal welfare/ animal rescue group who trap neuter and release feral cats. They will have the correct equiptment. Try google your area ( search words such as cat adopt neuter spay trap etc) and see what groups come up. More than likely if there is a group near you they may be able to come trap the cat and get her to and from the vet for you when the time comes.

At what price?:(

babychuckles

Eddie B wrote: »

At what price?:(

Depends on whether a group has a vet or vets that operate a reduced charity rate for neutering feral cats.

From experience it would not be the full price, discount might range from 20%-40%.
So, not being smart, but you would have to contact each group directly and see what their local vets are charging.

Eddie B

babychuckles wrote: »

Depends on whether a group has a vet or vets that operate a reduced charity rate for neutering feral cats.

From experience it would not be the full price, discount might range from 20%-40%.
So, not being smart, but you would have to contact each group directly and see what their local vets are charging.

Ye but do the animal welfare/ animal rescue group charge for being called out?
I always presumed that they did!
Is it cheaper to call them to sort it out, than to catch the cat yourself, and bring it to the vets?

babychuckles

Eddie B wrote: »

Ye but do the animal welfare/ animal rescue group charge for being called out?
I always presumed that they did!
Is it cheaper to call them to sort it out, than to catch the cat yourself, and bring it to the vets?

The ones I know do not charge for their time or their petrol, despite the feking green party and ff putting a hefty carbon tax on petrol. (Sorry but Im looking forward to the next round of politicians on the doorstep).
But, back to your question , the groups I know only charge what the vet charges.
Of course if you are in a giving mood then a donation is always welcome