It can be difficult to be a pet owner. It can be overwhelming to have so many options when it comes to pet caring. Safety is a top priority for pet owners. The same holds true for cats. Cat owners are always looking for ways to make their yard safe so their cats can play outside. ?
Outdoor options are plentiful for cats. This is a great thing. When choosing the best cat-proofing option for your cat, there are many things to consider. Cat fence are not designed for all cats. One option is a roller system for cat-proof fencing.
How do cat-proof fence rollers work?
Fence rollers were originally created to prevent large predators such as coyotes and dingos from climbing over fences. They may be seen making DIY cat fence rollers (also known as “coyote rolls”). Because coyotes have similar anatomy to dogs, their method for scaling fences is also very similar. They climb up fences by jumping up and using their forward momentum. They can grab the fence using their front paws, and push themselves up with their back paws. Rollers protect the cat proof fence so that coyotes don’t try to grab it and climb on top.
Coyote outside on rocks
The other side of the cat has different abilities. They can stop their forward momentum and hold onto surfaces with their claws to continue climbing. They can stop and search for the “path of least resistance” before reaching the top of the fence, then plan their next move. Many cat-proof fences were developed from the original coyote rolling method. There are many options available for cats.
They have a long piece of tubing with inner support, similar to coyote fence rollers. The tube spins as the cat tries to grab it. Some rollers have a hard-to-grip outer tubing, while others have “paddles”, making it harder for cats to grasp the tube. The rollers are placed on top of fences. The roller spins if your cat attempts to grab it. They don’t have anything to hold on to and no place to go, so they tumble to the ground.
Prices for Cat Fence Rollers
Cat-proof fence rollers can be more expensive than outdoor cat containment systems. If they are made of high-quality materials, this is especially true. If you have 100 feet of fence you could spend around $1,000 on a commercially-available roller system. While DIY is cheaper, it’s more time-consuming and less effective than going professional. It may be less expensive and more intrusive if you have a smaller space like a patio or porch.
