7 Effective Ways to Prevent Birds from Accessing Cat Food and Water - Prof. Raquena, Esquemas y mapas conceptuales de Idioma Inglés

¡Descarga 7 Effective Ways to Prevent Birds from Accessing Cat Food and Water - Prof. Raquena y más Esquemas y mapas conceptuales en PDF de Idioma Inglés solo en Docsity! 7 ways to keep birds from eating cat food For most pet parents that feed their cats outside, the situation when wild birdsconsume their food or water is quite common. In addition, it is also usual for small birds to use water bowls left out for pets as bird baths. Whilst it may seem harmless; leaving birds with access to pet food and water can create a number of problems for cats, their owners and the birds themselves. A primary concern is the potential spread of diseases, as birds often carry deadly bacteria like Salmonella and other harmful organisms like parasitic worms. Transmission to cats can occur via food and water, through droppings and through direct contact when cats hunt and attack birds. Infected cats are not only at a risk of death, but they can then continue the spread of diseases to humans or other pets. Additionally, transmission can occur in the opposite direction, with cats spreading diseases they carry to birds. To avoid birds banqueting on cat food, some simple measures can be applied, and below is a list of the 7 best ways we found that are easy, practical and animal friendly. How to keep birds away from cat food 1. Set-up a feeding schedule The access birds have to cat food can be minimized by providing meals at the same time every day for a short period (about 20 minutes), then removing feeding bowls from the outside and cleaning up the feeding area. It is free and trains cats to eat according to a schedule. Additionally, other wild animals like rodents will also not be able to eat the cat food. 2. Get an enclosed feeding station Enclosed feeding stations with swinging doors can be used to keep birds away and provide a secluded area were cats can feed at any time. Commercial stations are available and a cheap DIY version can be made easily by taking a household object like a storage bin, cutting away an entry space on one side and covering the entrance with a flexible flap. Drinking water can be made available to cats at any time, and it is suitable for pet owners that do not have the time to schedule feedings. 3. Play sounds that birds hate Wind chimes can be installed as a way to chase away birds because they make loud startling sounds that frighten birds. Alternatively an “inaudible” option can be to place ultrasonic bird repellents close to feeding areas. These devices scare off birds by releasing ultrasonic waves that are distressful but harmless to the birds, and they do not have any effects on cats or people. Wind Chimes and ultrasonic repellents can be easily installed and removed as desired. Additionally, ultrasonic repellents also deter other animals such as snakes.