Hi , My name is Doreen and I bought a chicken coop to help my cat stay outside since he has RIV

[FarmGirl 01]

Hi My Name is Doreen and I bought a chicken coop to help my cat stay outside because he has RIV.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Doreen, welcome to BYC. Do you mean FIV?
If so, it isn't easily spread between indoor cats. It requires a deep bite, and can't be spread via a shared water or food bowl .

 

[Logar]

Would you mind sharing the coop? A lot of the premade coops are flimsy and a strong storm or a predator could possibly break it causing your cat to escape or be injured.

 

[CoopBoots]

Welcome to BYC! I also have two cats; they are such a joy. Feel free to share pictures of your kitty and I hope he loves his new digs

 

[FarmGirl 01]

Hi Doreen, welcome to BYC. Do you mean FIV?
If so, it isn't easily spread between indoor cats. It requires a deep bite, and can't be spread via a shared water or food bowl .

Yes I am sorry, it is FIV. He got into a fight with another outdoor cat and that is how he caught FIV. Our vet told us not to let our kitty outdoors unless he has a catio to go in while he is outside !!! I saw the chicken coops and thought one would be nice since since he is only 11 pounds but it looks small now that he has been in it !!!

 

[janiedoe]

Yes I am sorry, it is FIV. He got into a fight with another outdoor cat and that is how he caught FIV. Our vet told us not to let our kitty outdoors unless he has a catio to go in while he is outside !!! I saw the chicken coops and thought one would be nice since since he is only 11 pounds but it looks small now that he has been in it !!!

I feel your pain. Once they have a taste for the outdoors, it's so hard to keep them inside.

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your kitty!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Pull up roost stay awhile.
Have a Great time with the flock.
Feline infection is not horrible but keep him in please.
He can pass it to others.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, Doreen, and welcome to BYC!!

I hope your kitty gets better fast! If you have a picture of him, we'd love to see it.

 

[FarmGirl 01]

I feel your pain. Once they have a taste for the outdoors, it's so hard to keep them inside.