Cool Catio on a Budget
Give your cats a taste of the outdoors without breaking the bank
Creating a “catio” (an outdoor enclosure for your cat), can be an expensive endeavor, not to mention one that requires some decent planning and carpentry skills. However, this catio can be made at a very reasonable price — the structure is made from four pre-fab chicken coops that range from only $80–200 each. Have a look:
You’ll need to assess your entrance to the catio (ours was through a window, but you may need a contractor’s help installing a cat flap through a wall or door. Otherwise, here is a list of all the components that went into the making of the catio:
Basic components
Catio parts
Optional components
Color
Entrance
Roof garden
Décor and planting
Don’t forget cozy bedding and a litterbox and if your outdoor area has fleas, be sure to see my gardening tips on plants that repel fleas.
For this and downloadable instructions on other fun projects, please visit radlilcat.com.
