Outdoor enclosure

Micakrystine

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Just wanted to share the outdoor enclosure we’ve been working on.
The bottom is cinderblocks, drainage rocks, a lot of coco coir, orchard bark, and a section of clover.
We have 2 torts so there’s a wall separating them. Both sides of the top lifts up and folds over, then you can open the gate and step in that side.
The night boxes are Trixie Natura Insulated Cat Houses with a Vivarium Electronics 28w Radiant Heat Panel mounted to the tops (panels not pictured). We live in the mid west so this is just for the warmer months and days. We plan to build a second one just like it so they can each have their own once they are grown.
Let me know what you guys think, we love feedback!
 

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Alex and the Redfoot

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Just wanted to share the outdoor enclosure we’ve been working on.
The bottom is cinderblocks, drainage rocks, a lot of coco coir, orchard bark, and a section of clover.
We have 2 torts so there’s a wall separating them. Both sides of the top lifts up and folds over, then you can open the gate and step in that side.
The night boxes are Trixie Natura Insulated Cat Houses with a Vivarium Electronics 28w Radiant Heat Panel mounted to the tops (panels not pictured). We live in the mid west so this is just for the warmer months and days. We plan to build a second one just like it so they can each have their own once they are grown.
Let me know what you guys think, we love feedback!
It's beautiful!

If the area is not subject to flooding, I think you can just use whatever soil you have without cinderblocks at the bottom and drainage layer for the second pen. Redfoots don't dig much but will enjoy more vegetation for snacking and hiding.
 

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