Is it ok to crate my kittens at night outside?

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Victoria

I just got two new kitties. They were found in an outdoor shed at our neighbors house and we decided to take two home so they wouldn't be lonely while they adjusted. We intend for them to be outdoor cats once they are grown and we have taken time to adapt them and once they are up to date on shots and fixed. I have had them in our back hallway for a few nights and they have been perfect angels. We have been letting them out during the day to play and love on them also. Tonight at bed time though, they began to climb their enclosure and meow for us to come pet them. I don't want them to make a habit of this at night so I transferred all their things ( litter pan, enclosed bed and blankies, food and water, and toys) into a extra large dog crate and they have ample space to run around. Only thing is we have it on our front porch. I just want to hear some opinions as these are the first kittens we have had in years, on weather or not this will be ok. Our porch is secure, safe from any predators it's enclosed out of the elements and we live away from an area where anyone would steal them. If there were any reason they would be unsafe I would not put them out there but I have a husband who rises very early and a small child who will wake if the kitties get too rambunctious. Thanks in advance for any input.

Answer
A heavy duty crate is what you need to train them. Since you will be housing two of them, something bigger is needed. You can check out http://pets.become.com/heavy-duty-dog-crate for some options. However, training your cats, like dogs is important. Once, they get into the habit of night patting, etc. they will expect it more. Leave some toys in their crate. Leave them outside only once you and your family are awake.

The porch should be relatively safe. Also, as they grow older, they will learn to venture out more, but as of now, you need to keep them in a secure and safe environment and be vigilant! Check on them on and off, you can also get a barrier for the porch to make sure they donât venture off. Their threat right now is not only predators, but other pets too!

How can I keep raccoons away from my kittens?

MeruuMeruu

I've recently gotten three kittens, and they unfortunately have to be outside cats. At night they sleep in a large dog crate, with a bed, and food and water in case someone doesn't wake up to let them out since some mornings I work. A few nights ago we were having problems with a raccoon coming up onto the porch every night and terrorizing them, reaching into the crate. We dealt with that on not to long ago, but tonight two more appeared, and they managed to MOVE the crate. I'm freaked out, because my boyfriend has told me he's had a kitten get killed by a raccoon. How can I keep these raccoons away from the kittens?

DISCLAIMER: I would much prefer they be indoor cats, but my boyfriends mom will not allow it as my boyfriend and his little brother are both very allergic. It is still a better option than someone else having them, if not for me they would be left outside without so much as a crate to protect them. I'm doing my very best to keep them safe and healthy despite them living outdoors. Please don't answer with "You should give them to someone who will keep them inside" or anything like that. People around here don't really have indoor cats.

Answer
racoons are very annoying animals, they'll keep going back until you move the cage places, or set out traps to catch the coons in, and then go let them out in the forest or something. if you dont want to get rid of them their isnt much you can do.. racoons are nasty buggers..
if all that doesnt work, get the shotgun out that'll get rid of the problem haha.

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