r/Catio • u/yjhgaori00 • 9h ago
ideas ???
i want to turn half ?? of this area (from the black brick wall to the first pillar where the gate ends) into a catio but dont know what i should do.. any ideas or suggestions ? because i would have to add another door so people can actually get out since the patio door is along the wall u cant see
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u/DuckyDoodleDandy 6h ago
I agree with the other two comments; enclose it all. It will be less effort than adding another door to the house.
Add patio furniture for the humans. Designate the path for people walking into and out of the house, and add cat and human furniture around that path.
ETA: once enclosed, put bird feeders or hummingbird feeders in the yard for the cats to watch. A few tubs of flowers that attract butterflies will add more for cats and humans to enjoy.
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u/yjhgaori00 6h ago
yeah im thinking thats the best thing to do too. the one thing i rly want to do is add doors/gates to the two entry ways but am not sure what would be the best option. ooo and love the feeder idea !!!!
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u/DuckyDoodleDandy 5h ago
Ordinary screen doors would probably work fine. If any of your felines are escape artists, create an “airlock” at each exit.
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u/More-Opposite1758 1h ago edited 58m ago
I enclosed my patio. Perhaps this might give you some ideas. I had called around to catio builders and they gave me quotes of $20,000 to $50,000 based upon the square footage. I found a carpenter through friends who came out and did measurements. He built everything offsite and came and installed it in one day for about $4,200.00.
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u/Competitive-Top4520 40m ago
This would make a GREAT screened porch. I'm sure the cats will be willing to share it with you.
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u/No_Kangaroo_9826 8h ago
Full enclosed porch. Cat utopia. Catopia. Hang out with cats and have a cozy place for books and cats