How Do You Build A Drop Trap For Feral Cats?
Feral cats were born wild or were abandoned and have learned to fend for themselves. Because cats turn “feral” so easily, feral cats should be considered wild animals and treated as such. If you’re attempting to trap feral cats to take them to the pound or vet, do so with caution. Prepare for your trapping experience by consistently leaving food out for the cats and having a plan in place for after they’re caught. Even though they’re wild animals, feral cats should be treated humanely. Screw the hook into the center of the inside of the box, in what will be the roof. Lay the plywood flat on the ground, in a place the feral cat frequents. To ensure the cat’s presence, leave food for the cat in the same spot for several nights in a row. If the feral cat is used to getting food in a specific spot, it will come back consistently. Use your stick or pole to prop up one side of the box over the plywood (when the box falls, it should fall on the plywood, to form the fourth side). Make sure the
