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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
Peter James wrote:
On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:49:33 +0100, Will Wilkinson wrote (in article ): In message , Howard Haigh writes "woodglass" wrote in message . uk... Whats the best thing to keep cats out of my parents garden ?. New neighbours have moved in next door to my parents. They have 7 cats that crap all over the garden. We don't want to harm the cats, just keep them out of the garden. woodglass... You could try an ultrasonic pet scarer - these are small battery powered devices that look a bit like the PIR detectors that are included in home burglar alarm systems but they have a built-in ultrasonic siren supposed to scare off a range of animals. If it's only cats involved then the variety where you select the frequency range for the animal concerned is the cheapest (they usually will have around 3 or 4 frequency ranges for either cats or dogs or rats/mice or foxes I think). I bought a unit that has a continually variable range that's supposed to deter cats and dogs and rats etc... it seems to work for some cats but it hasn't kept the dogs away (however I understand that when you also use the appropriate mains adaptor for these units then they are a fair bit louder). If you choose to buy one of these I'd suggest you shop around on the Net as I saw the same unit being sold at twice the price by some retailers. Once you've spotted one you think might be appropriate then Google the model number and you'll no doubt find it being sold by several different companies at a range of prices. HTH Howard We've had one of the Ca****ch ultrasonic scarers for a couple of years - they do work and you can get an adapter to run them off the mains rather than keep changing batteries. They're not cheap though, around £50 IIRC but better than some of the cheaper alternatives as they have a motion detector so only trigger on movement. The cats quickly learn that the constant type aren't a threat and ignore them. Even the Ca****ch benefits from relocating every couple of months so the cats don't learn where the perimeter is. No connection with the company that produces them, just a satisfied user. The RSPB sell them and no doubt other stockists can be found on-line. Will I can endorse the comments made here on the Ca****ch scarers. I have two. Ine that covers the back garden and we've been cat free for five years. And one for the front lawn. Our little estate is open plan, and the moggies took to using our lawn as a cat toilet. I bought a second Ca****ch scarer and we've been cat free for the past 4 months on the front lawn. As a previous poster said, move them around a bit, and if you can buy a transformer rather than relying on batteries which are quite expensive. I have no connection with the firm that makes them, other than as a very satisfied user. I'm sad to say that having purchase and electronic one for my Daughter it does not work. the cats stroll past give it a look of disdain then carry on their way. Maybe the cats in Manchester are different, or perhaps they are all old, and like me their hearing of high frequency is cream crackered! |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"woodglass" wrote in message . uk... Whats the best thing to keep cats out of my parents garden ?. New neighbours have moved in next door to my parents. They have 7 cats that crap all over the garden. We don't want to harm the cats, just keep them out of the garden. woodglass... The local Humane Soc rents out cat trapping cages. One can then take the animal to them and the owner will have to pay to get it back and also a licence fee (cats must be licensed here). If one likes the neighbour, one can hose the cat in the cage scaring the bejesus out of it. Graham |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "Howard Haigh" wrote in message news:0t0Wh.4346 I can endorse these Electronic scarers as well, BUT, watch which ones you buy. We have two to keep the vermin out IF they get past the carpet gripper strips on the fences, however one is 'tall and upright' and blows over if placed on a windy place. Also, keep moving them about. Rechargeable batteries are best and if you have two, get three sets of batteries. With the carpet gripper strips, nails along the tops of gates and two alarm things, we are almost free of the vermin and we have a neighbour with three of the horrible things :-(( Should be drowned at birth or a massive cull made. Mike My sentiments! Occasionally, a Great-Horned Owl (~6 ft wingspan) will take up residence in the neighbourhood and feed on the damned things. Graham |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
In message , Broadback
writes Peter James wrote: On Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:49:33 +0100, Will Wilkinson wrote (in article ): Snip I can endorse the comments made here on the Ca****ch scarers. I have two. Ine that covers the back garden and we've been cat free for five years. And one for the front lawn. Our little estate is open plan, and the moggies took to using our lawn as a cat toilet. I bought a second Ca****ch scarer and we've been cat free for the past 4 months on the front lawn. As a previous poster said, move them around a bit, and if you can buy a transformer rather than relying on batteries which are quite expensive. I have no connection with the firm that makes them, other than as a very satisfied user. I'm sad to say that having purchase and electronic one for my Daughter it does not work. the cats stroll past give it a look of disdain then carry on their way. Maybe the cats in Manchester are different, or perhaps they are all old, and like me their hearing of high frequency is cream crackered! I have heard this several times from people who've bought brands other than Ca****ch, but never from a Ca****ch user, that's why we spent the extra when we bought ours - what brand was it? Will -- lancre dot net - The personal domain of Will and Cath Wilkinson. Send e-mail to news dot will at lancre dot net '98 300Tdi Defender 110 CSW, 1/12th NB Sometimes PGP Fingerprint E089 1736 A023 9E5C AFA3 0B40 E5DC D80A 9E1F D521 Public key can be obtained from ldap://certserver.pgp.com |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"woodglass" wrote in message . uk... Whats the best thing to keep cats out of my parents garden ?. A dog! New neighbours have moved in next door to my parents. They have 7 cats that crap all over the garden. We don't want to harm the cats, just keep them out of the garden. woodglass... |
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"Muddymike" wrote in message ... I spotted something the other day that might do the trick. A movement sensing water sprayer, take a look at Great idea. Would be better if only you could also control the direction of the jet from inside your house, fit it with a web cam etc :-) |
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"graham" wrote in message news76Wh.100446$6m4.42372@pd7urf1no... With the carpet gripper strips, nails along the tops of gates and two alarm things, we are almost free of the vermin and we have a neighbour with three of the horrible things :-(( Should be drowned at birth or a massive cull made. Mike My sentiments! Occasionally, a Great-Horned Owl (~6 ft wingspan) will take up residence in the neighbourhood and feed on the damned things. Graham Got any fertile eggs? Wow you would do a roaring trade :-)) Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"Martin" wrote in message ... The birds in our garden are totally disinterested by CDs, even by Val Doonigan CDs. -- Martin Try a Max Bygraves one or two :-((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Clear ANYTHING Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
The local Humane Soc rents out cat trapping cages. One can then take the
animal to them and the owner will have to pay to get it back and also a licence fee (cats must be licensed here). If one likes the neighbour, one can hose the cat in the cage scaring the bejesus out of it. Graham Moggy clamping! Whatever next. Could be a job there for someone. Put signs in gardens saying stray cats will be clamped and a fee charged for their release. Send wardens around checking for clamped cats and tow them away. Brilliant. Would unclaimed cats end up in a crusher :-) ? Norman Digger. |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
Whats the best thing to keep cats out of my parents garden ?.
New neighbours have moved in next door to my parents. They have 7 cats that crap all over the garden. We don't want to harm the cats, just keep them out of the garden. woodglass... How about a catapult? You wouldn't need to use "ammunition" that could injure the cat, a little garden soil fired at them may be all that's needed to frighten them off. You can get suitable catapults from fishing shops - they are used to broadcast bait onto the water. Can't help wondering if catapults were originally designed for this function hence the name 'pelt a cat', cat a pult :-) Norman Digger. |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"Norman Digger" wrote in message ... Whats the best thing to keep cats out of my parents garden ?. New neighbours have moved in next door to my parents. They have 7 cats that crap all over the garden. We don't want to harm the cats, just keep them out of the garden. woodglass... How about a catapult? You wouldn't need to use "ammunition" that could injure the cat, a little garden soil fired at them may be all that's needed to frighten them off. You can get suitable catapults from fishing shops - they are used to broadcast bait onto the water. Can't help wondering if catapults were originally designed for this function hence the name 'pelt a cat', cat a pult :-) Apparently it's derived from two Greek words kata and peltes. Kata means against and peltes means hurler. Stephen |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"Stephen Stewart" wrote in message ... Can't help wondering if catapults were originally designed for this function hence the name 'pelt a cat', cat a pult :-) Apparently it's derived from two Greek words kata and peltes. Seems your spilchucker failed to correct Greek to Geek. Mike |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"Muddymike" wrote in message ... "Stephen Stewart" wrote in message ... Can't help wondering if catapults were originally designed for this function hence the name 'pelt a cat', cat a pult :-) Apparently it's derived from two Greek words kata and peltes. Seems your spilchucker failed to correct Greek to Geek. Mike Yes but my catapult remark wasn't aimed at the hard of thinking. :-) Stephen |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"Stephen Stewart" wrote in message ... Apparently it's derived from two Greek words kata and peltes. Kata means against and peltes means hurler. I think the OP would prefer "pelt" as in the skin off a cat. :-) |
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Whats the best thing to keep cats out.......... ?
"CWatters" wrote in message ... "Stephen Stewart" wrote in message ... Apparently it's derived from two Greek words kata and peltes. Kata means against and peltes means hurler. I think the OP would prefer "pelt" as in the skin off a cat. :-) Ahhhh so it's true then, there is more than one way to skin a cat! :-) Stephen |
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