tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post5819931656214579589..comments2024-03-13T08:03:38.906-07:00Comments on Frugal Freedom: Looking For A Rat Proof BuildingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-44876012493905558202010-05-27T20:37:06.449-07:002010-05-27T20:37:06.449-07:00I did have a cat for a while. There was one livin...I did have a cat for a while. There was one living here when I bought the place. He disappeared though. I heard a rumor that a neighbor felt sorry for him and let him become an indoor cat.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-3991994652145514882010-05-27T06:36:01.747-07:002010-05-27T06:36:01.747-07:00Research has shown that the presence of a cat can ...Research has shown that the presence of a cat can actually INCREASE the amount rats, since the cats preferentially prey on native animals that may be competing with the rats for food and shelter.urbpanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287552938312918215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-16127437943041290012010-05-26T23:15:20.197-07:002010-05-26T23:15:20.197-07:00A cat door to your home or shed will provide a esc...A cat door to your home or shed will provide a escape route for your cats while coyotes around.<br /><br />Coyotes are not patient like cats. Good cats will do an excellent job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-35335145497340583712010-05-26T20:10:02.191-07:002010-05-26T20:10:02.191-07:00Over the Cubicle, it does seem pointless to have ...Over the Cubicle, it does seem pointless to have the ratting dog penned up just feet away from my truck as it gets chewed. On the other hand, Toto got full of cactus needles and dirt when he was after those squirrels. I would probably have to pay vet bills for rat bites and other injuries. And they can't protect it at night. So maybe I need a cat who will sleep on the engine all night.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-88037306100428696672010-05-26T19:52:56.939-07:002010-05-26T19:52:56.939-07:00I did look in to shipping containers a few years a...I did look in to shipping containers a few years ago. Even designed a house out of one. I went so far as to call the zoning department before I ordered one and found out they weren't legal in Pima Co. on residential property. Too bad. I would have had one by now.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-72923862535409073932010-05-26T19:50:44.312-07:002010-05-26T19:50:44.312-07:00Anonymous, I would like a cat but they don't l...Anonymous, I would like a cat but they don't last long out here. Too many coyotes I guess. Too bad the coyotes don't eat all the rats.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-249516421995677822010-05-26T19:07:43.878-07:002010-05-26T19:07:43.878-07:00I second the good cats. Or a big fence for your d...I second the good cats. Or a big fence for your dogs that you can also park your truck behind. That small dog you have would probably 'de-rat' your property pretty quick.Over the Cubicle Wallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842722161649016062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-67603183012452350912010-05-26T09:35:31.077-07:002010-05-26T09:35:31.077-07:00Hi Daizy - I read where someone had put a shipping...Hi Daizy - I read where someone had put a shipping container like you see on trains on her property in Texas to use as a walk-in storage unit. <br /><br />I didn't save the information, but could resurrect it if you are interested. The cost was much less than you mention, and it had a couple of windows and a regular walk-thru doorway. I think it is about 40 feet long and 8 or so wide - rather like the shape of a big RV vehicle.<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judie (Paul's friend)judilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-49447439673326690202010-05-26T09:21:11.411-07:002010-05-26T09:21:11.411-07:00You should look into "Sea Crates" or &qu...You should look into "Sea Crates" or "Shipping Containers". They are usually around $2k and some of them have doors on both ends.Macintaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15636584394535766159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-7030982585694496672010-05-26T02:20:08.645-07:002010-05-26T02:20:08.645-07:00you don't need a garage. All you need is one o...you don't need a garage. All you need is one or good cats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com