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How to stop cats climbing fences

Hi All,

Any advice to stop cats from climbing fences?

There's devices to put on fences that roll, to stop cats climbing but these are expensive. My cat doesn't like things around his neck, so I don't want a collar that links up to a cat electronic deterrent contraption. There's also sprays to spray onto fence that act as a deterrent, but I'm concerned that these just wash off with the rain. I'm more interested in finding out whether spikes on fences to deter birds, do the trick and then which ones work better - plastic, metal, long, short?

Thanks

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Jason

Hi @isomelb,

Let me extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. We trust that you'll get plenty of inspiration and assistance with all your projects from our clever and creative members.

Can I please confirm that your focus is just on keeping your cat in your backyard and there's no desire to keep other cats from coming in?

Have you considered some sort of enclosure? Here's a couple of examples:

D.I.Y. cat enclosure

Indoor to outdoor cat tower

Hope that helps kick off the discussion.

Thanks,

Jason

isomelb

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8088#Comment_8088

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the reply. It's more to keep my cat inside my backyard... but I didn't really want to put up an enclosure. I more want it so that he can roam around the backyard but doesn't run away.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66225#Comment_66225

No worries, thanks for clarifying @isomelb. Hopefully some of our cat-loving community members have heard about solutions they can share with you.

Jason

TheSaltyreefer

Our cats are indoor cats only with an outdoor enclosure coming soon, 2 x Ragdolls and 1 x smoky maine coon 🙂
you can rig up a piece of 90mm or 100mm pvc across the top of the fence line exactly the same principle as the expensive ones, and very easy to make, you just have to make sure its at a height where the cats wont go over the top of it

ShaunE

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/95855#Comment_95855

I'm not sure on the pricing differences but have you considered catnets? They have some netting and gear that you could configure to own full backyard setup or DIY your own enclosure set up for part of the backyard. Alternatively most states have installers that could provide a quote.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/114526#Comment_114526

Great to see you join in the discussion and make your first post on Workshop @ShaunE. I'm sure @isomelb appreciates the suggestion.

We look forward to reading about your own projects and plans. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need assistance with anything around the house and garden. We're here to help.

Jason

AlidaJayne

Not sure if you have any ideas. I have used catnets, DIY netting to enclose my front verandah (still in progress) plus another enclosure for my daughter.

In my past research I have seen many different ideas on Pinterest (I have attached couple pics, I saved, hopefully help with some ideas for you), all my many kitties are enclosed only, so these ideas may or may Not be helpful as they can be clever creatures 🙂. As with the first picture with the overhang, I could imagine a very clever cat may eventually work out how to climb? Hope this is helpful.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8180#Comment_8180

Great to see you join in the discussion on Workshop @AlidaJayne. Many thanks for sharing those photos with @isomelb, I'm sure they are much appreciated.

Looking forward to reading about your own projects and plans soon. Don't hesitate to post anytime you need a hand or have something to share with other members. And please let me know if you ever need assistance getting the most from the site or have any feedback about how we can ensure Workshop is even more useful to you.

Thanks again,

Jason

Kermit

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8235295/Woman-creates-incredible-2000-catio-using-items-Bunnings.html

mickworth

Hi there,

We purchased a product from outside of Bunnings and it works a treat.

I would totally recommend it as it has been great.

I just added it to the top of my timber fence

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.http://www.sureguard.com.au/

Thanks

Mick

scott2

For all you Guy's out there who want to keep Cat's - Rodents - Possums & Bird's. From using too if fences for access. This works 'Extremley' Well up under Pergolas. Nobody wants to see those unsitley Bird spikes 😂😂

You will need either 'Nails' or 'Screws' & Some clear Fishing line. Screw or nail to top at one End & every metre or 2 Add another Screw or Nail. Tie one end of the fishing line & what you want to do is keep it tight. Hence Metre intervals. Have found having X2 line's is better. One lower/Staggered then the other fishing line. Birds can't land Cat's & Rodents hate it. In & under a Pergola you want really even see the fishing line at all. Paint the screw's or Nails to match colour of pergola frame. Bird Spikes or Netting Expensive & Very Very unsitley. Can't beat this Cheap & almost invisible solution. Let me know how you guys get on ✌️

BuzzDIY

Hi Isomelb,

Im a handyman and have installed several Cat Proof Fences from a company called Oscillot. They’re a spinning paddle type of system that is installed on top of fences.

Their minimum recommended fence height is 180cm. Installation is straight forward. I did a 30 metre installation in Hampton, VIC last week which took me less than 2 hours. The whole thing cost less than $1000 and had pretty good warranty with it and guarantee of it working or money back.

Their reviews online are worth a look. Their website is www.oscillot.com.au

I hope this is of use.

Cheers,

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66225#Comment_66225

Hi @BuzzDIY,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community and thanks for joining in the discussion. We're pleased to have you join us. As a handyman, you obviously have a lot of experience and knowledge to share with other members, so we're looking forward to seeing more of your posts soon. Please let me know if you ever need a hand getting the most from the site.

Jason

Chester65

No one appears to know at all how to stop our cats from jumping over the fence, that 'oscillot paddle' for fences is way too expensive and it makes lots of noise I watched the videos, and also it brings more attention over the fence to the dogs next door.

No handyman I have had yet, knows how to put up a side gate so my cats can sunbathe in the pebble garden full of trees and play.

I've only had advice to put a bird cage up and imprison the cats, this is more like a zoo then to torture animals and deprive them of what they love doing and that is to roam around, sunbathe and explore and play.

By netting up ones' whole backyard, is highly dangerous to birds, the cats legs can break and get injured, you deprive the eco-system of doing what its meant to be doing for your grass, flowers, trees, garden. Cat Net Enclosures are only out there for the money those who are very rich can afford these to be built around their entire back and front yards.

Basically, get a pvc tube and put it ontop the fence anything slippery, youtube, it, stay away from the cat nets they are not cat friendly products, aim for the cat safe and cat friendly fence deterrents. No one at Bunnings will help you, they just sell bird cages for 'cats' that won't help your cats that will only imprison your cat and make them suffer, cats are creatures of comfort, they like to be free to roam, they love to sunbathe, scratch on wood and climb trees, those who confine their cats in cages should not even own cats in the first place.

MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Chester65. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.

It sounds like you've got a great deal of experience with keeping cats inside your backyard, and I trust our members appreciate the hot tip about placing PVC pipe on top of your fence. That sounds like a fantastic idea!

Reach out anytime you need assistance with a project around the house or garden, as our helpful and knowledgeable members are always willing to lend a hand.

Mitchell

TheSaltyreefer

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/8296#Comment_8296

knocked up in two days, panels can be removed in minutes, cats will always get out and cause havoc, keep them locked up, they are not feral 🙂

KatieC

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/74445#Comment_74445

This is such a great project @TheSaltyreefer. Your kitties look happy being able to observe the world from a safe place. I am sure the birds are happy about it too. From memory I thought you only had 2 ragdolls and 1 main coon but I am seeing 4 gorgeous cats hanging out in their sun room, who is the new addition?

Katie

TheSaltyreefer

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/100801#Comment_100801

Kitties are very happy and so is our native wildlife, they spend 90% of the day\night in there, going to be putting a kitty door in shortly, we have added another little Seal Point ragdoll, couldn't resist my fav colour.

The enclosure gets Sun\Shade and is currently getting fitted out with a few benches, scratch poles, and some fun little exercise items.
Perfect environment for a Domesticated Kitty to enjoy life without the issues of being hit by a car or causing neighbors grief etc

alij

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66225#Comment_66225

Here in Geelong we will have to keep our pets contained to our premises from November at all times, we're thinking the pvc piping or tubing idea on the top of the fence is the way to go cost wise, still want kitty to be able to use the whole courtyard, rather than be in an inclosure.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/105063#Comment_105063

Hello @alij

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's marvellous to have you join us.

Keeping your cat in your yard is definitely a challenge, they are smart and are capable of figuring out where the weak point of your barrier is. My best advice is to map out your yard and apply multiple techniques to prevent them from escaping.

Please make sure to post a photo update. I'm sure our members will be keen to see your version of the PVC fence rollers.

Eric

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