How Long to Adjust to Country Life?

I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats. It has been 1 week and they are still terrified of everything.
There are no other animals that can approach them, just the wild barn
kitties, but they can hear dogs, goats and pigs. Has anyone been in
this situation and how long did it take for the cats to adjust? They
are about 4 years old.

"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats.

Why did you "have to" take them to the farm? This is a really cruel thing
to do to four-year-old indoor cats. Their fear alone should tell you that.



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I had to move on short notice due medical reasons. I didn't want just
anyone to have them and they all 3 are littermates, I did not want them
seperated. My family member owns the farm.
cybercat wrote:
"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats.

Why did you "have to" take them to the farm? This is a really cruel thing
to do to four-year-old indoor cats. Their fear alone should tell you that.



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"Anne" wrote:

I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats. It has been 1 week and they are still terrified of everything.
There are no other animals that can approach them, just the wild barn
kitties, but they can hear dogs, goats and pigs. Has anyone been in
this situation and how long did it take for the cats to adjust? They
are about 4 years old.

We relocated to a farm from an urban area with our five cats. We keep
everyone inside, but they have lots of windows for their viewing
pleasure. Once over the trauma of the actual move, the cats were
exploring their new surroundings within a couple of weeks.

All of our cats are rescues, with one still being fairly feral after 3
years with us. Their ages are 16, 8, 4 and two unknown. Of the two
unknown, one is probably a little old lady (she has a heart condition)
and the other is probably about 5 or 6.

Are you keeping your cats inside or letting them roam?

"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to move on short notice due medical reasons. I didn't want just
anyone to have them and they all 3 are littermates, I did not want them
seperated. My family member owns the farm.
cybercat wrote:
"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats.

Why did you "have to" take them to the farm? This is a really cruel thing
to do to four-year-old indoor cats. Their fear alone should tell you
that.


Please tell me they have all their vaccination plus being spay/neutered
also.

It is going to take a while for them to adjust if they adjust at all. Is it
possible to keep them inside?

Are you sure about no predators in the area?

Plus if the other cats except them into the area. Most barn cats are feral
and feral can be pretty tough about accepting new members in to their pack

On 4 Sep 2006 14:58:57 -0700, "Anne" wrote:

I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats. It has been 1 week and they are still terrified of everything.
There are no other animals that can approach them, just the wild barn
kitties, but they can hear dogs, goats and pigs. Has anyone been in
this situation and how long did it take for the cats to adjust? They
are about 4 years old.


Why can't you keep them inside? They've been inside all their lives.

"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to move on short notice due medical reasons. I didn't want just
anyone to have them and they all 3 are littermates, I did not want them
seperated. My family member owns the farm.

I see. That must have been hard on you. Does your family member
object to indoor pets?


cybercat wrote:
"Anne" wrote in message
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I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats.

Why did you "have to" take them to the farm? This is a really cruel
thing
to do to four-year-old indoor cats. Their fear alone should tell you
that.



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Yes, they object to indoor cats. They are currently penned up in a
space about 24 feet x 10 feet. Partially in the barn for shelter and
then the other 1/2 for sun with no roof.
cybercat wrote:
"Anne" wrote in message
ups.com...
I had to move on short notice due medical reasons. I didn't want just
anyone to have them and they all 3 are littermates, I did not want them
seperated. My family member owns the farm.

I see. That must have been hard on you. Does your family member
object to indoor pets?


cybercat wrote:
"Anne" wrote in message
oups.com...
I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats.

Why did you "have to" take them to the farm? This is a really cruel
thing
to do to four-year-old indoor cats. Their fear alone should tell you
that.



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I am thinking of having my relative open the pen door to let them start
wandering if they want. I think it might make them happier.
lid wrote:
In article .com,
"Anne" wrote:

I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats. It has been 1 week and they are still terrified of everything.
There are no other animals that can approach them, just the wild barn
kitties, but they can hear dogs, goats and pigs. Has anyone been in
this situation and how long did it take for the cats to adjust? They
are about 4 years old.

We relocated to a farm from an urban area with our five cats. We keep
everyone inside, but they have lots of windows for their viewing
pleasure. Once over the trauma of the actual move, the cats were
exploring their new surroundings within a couple of weeks.

All of our cats are rescues, with one still being fairly feral after 3
years with us. Their ages are 16, 8, 4 and two unknown. Of the two
unknown, one is probably a little old lady (she has a heart condition)
and the other is probably about 5 or 6.

Are you keeping your cats inside or letting them roam?

My family member doesn't believe in indoor pets.
John Ross Mc Master wrote:
On 4 Sep 2006 14:58:57 -0700, "Anne" wrote:

I had to take my 3 kitties out the farm, they have always been indoor
cats. It has been 1 week and they are still terrified of everything.
There are no other animals that can approach them, just the wild barn
kitties, but they can hear dogs, goats and pigs. Has anyone been in
this situation and how long did it take for the cats to adjust? They
are about 4 years old.


Why can't you keep them inside? They've been inside all their lives.