I have a sm. doghouse for ferals. Would this still work with straw I use for insulation to wick water away?
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Hi. I would think so because the bottom is plastic with small divits to keep the crate in place. The top is a very soft, almost velveteen type material but seems to dry quickly.
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Since it is activated by the animal's body heat, there is no electrical connection. I would check with the manufacturer of the pad.
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Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had... » Read More Hello Lisa. That would depend on where you are located and how cold it actually gets. Also if you have an electrical source available for the pad/unit. The shape of the Kitty Tube is uniquely designed in a way to keep the warmth of the kitty centered with its rounded frame. In sub-freezing temperatures I would suggest the pad for added protection. I live in Florida. We don't get snow, but we do get temps below freezing, and use just the feral option with straw. With an ample amount of straw, your kitties should stay pretty warm due to the fact that the Kitty Tube is also insulated. If I had snow, I would opt for the heating pad just to have that added measure. I hope that helps. =^..^= « Show Less
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There is not enough room and it is not flat enough. I put supplies close outside and it has worked well. With the extra straw I purchased, it brought them through a tough winter. They still use it as a shelter, especially for rain. I am very pleased with it. Durable. Cozy
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Foam insulation is fine. We have used it on pex with no issues, but you need constant water in pipe. (Do not use on drain lines it will melt the plastic)
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I don't have the warming pad, but if I did I would put it underneath the straw simply because that makes more sense to me and the idea would be to have them burrow into the straw for warmth and not rely on the pad for warmth. We have about 4 ferals using our kitty tube on our deck and this winter has been brutally cold with lots of snow and ice. All of them are alive and accounted for - and I attribute it mostly to this house we bought for them.
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I use it for two rabbits. I had to turn the run upside down and make a roof out of plywood. I did the to stop the rabbits from burrowing out.
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I do not think a straw will work, but theZiplock pump will. It is cheap & has noBatteries. Works better with the handiVac bags than the Zoploc bags which I think are useless.
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No, I wouldn't think so. It is similar to the material that a child's Little Tike's Playhouse is made of - it snaps together. I don't see how you would add insulation. I suggest the igloo style dog houses if you need something heavier and more durable.
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I can only relay my experience. I have used it in my coop for about 10 years and I also use straw bedding and have not experienced any problems. I did place it on top of a wood platform that raises it up about 6 inches, so it is not sitting on straw, but straw has come into contact with the unit.
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I bought this as a gift to my Granddaughter. I have seen straw cleaners for sale on Amazon, however they may not be flexible. I would think holder the straw with tongs and running very hot water through it would be good. Sorry I couldn't help more!
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No I dont recomend it but if you cover the straw with a sheet of cloth or mabey an old shirt like a scarecrow then mabey yes.
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It will work, but does have a strong smell so you will want to let it stand out in the weather for quite a while to let animals get used to it. And the color does rub off a bit, so you will have black ink on your hands by the time you are done setting it up. I expect the colors will bleed into each other so I would uses as sides but not a roof
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I wouldn't. The outside is painted. I am unsure of the insulation construction but it is designed for cold liquids. If you're back packing the bladder style camelback and a tin camping kettle cup or pot would a be much better and lighter option than using this water bottle for those purposes.
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The feral I kept warm would not use a blanket- straw worked right away. Under the straw you can add the heated blanket or I used the reflective blanket material that keeps body heat in. I put the reflective material under the straw. I made the straw thick around the sides and the bottom a bit less. I kept extra straw on hand for rainy or snowy days to replace the wet. She loved it while she was with me.
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Agree with Jonathan. It is the "straw". Not sure how you would secure the hose other than with duct tape, but it would probably work. The product is made, however, for direct use rather than as a filter/purifier within a more complex system.
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The hole size is normal straw size. I don't see why it would not work. You would get a good seal and the cap is very durable.
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It's housed tight inside a durable black plastic so outside beatings and weather would cause no deterioration. I guess a critter could scratch or gnaw it, tho since it's a hard finish (not knobby or with gaps) I think it an unlikely interest. We've had it out since purchase...inside is perfect, straw is nested.