Moving, not sure about the cat
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Moving and concerned about moving plants..
Comments (3)Don't need to take them out of pots. You can use scrunched up newspaper to surround the trunk of the plants on top of the soil, even bubble wrap. Then tape it down a few times across with packing tape. Put the whole pot into a garbage bag and if you are still concerned about spillage twist the ends of the bags at a couple of points and tape down again. That takes care of the pot end. For the growing end, it depends on what vehicle you are intending to use. and how much other stuff you have in there that might damage the leaves etc. If, for example, you were thinking of strapping to a roof rack, well you'd position the pot at the front of the car and try to wrap the rest in as much bubble wrap as yu could afford. If inside - like in the boot (trunk?) and then laying some seats forward, you just need to cushion the plant with bubble wrap, blankets, whatever works to stop it bouncing around. Seatbelts can work for plants, too!...See Moremoving cats advice
Comments (5)5 hours is nothing -- really. I wouldn't give them the meds, because it's more likely to cause problems then not. Mazer's suggestion of having the crates out for a few days before the move is a good idea -- I'd also recommend putting some of your shirts or clothes in there as well to provide comfort (something that smells strongly of you, that you won't get too upset if it gets peed on). Personally, I wouldn't feed them immediately before leaving; the movement of the car might cause some vomiting (that may just be my cat, though). Do NOT let them out of the crates. For only a five hour drive, they should be fine without needing to get out of the crate. If you let them out of the crates in your car, there's too much likelihood of them going ballistic or climbing under your gas pedal or clawing off your face while you're trying to drive on the highway. And you really don't want to risk them getting out, far from home. I moved from Michigan to California 10 years ago with my two kitties. It was a 4 day trip for us (in a Uhaul that wouldn't go above 55), with about 8 or 9 hours of driving every day. My kitties survived it, although we certainly got a lot of "glares of death" and some meowing throughout the ordeal :) So I mean it when I say 5 hours is nothing -- it's a quick single shot, and your kitties will quickly forget about it....See MoreWasn't sure one person could make a difference. monarch cats
Comments (14)I have trouble growing most milkweed...seems to hate our heavy clay soil. Tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica ) is about the only one that does well for me. It doesn't always overwinter in my zone 7, but it does self sow and comes back rather prolifically from seed each year. The monarch cats absolutely LOVE it! This time of year, there are usually multiple caterpillars on every plant (and I have several dozen plants). It's red & yellow coloring is rather loud, so wouldn't blend well in some garden color schemes, and some non-desirable garden critters love it, too (particularly aphids, but I don't bother to knock them off and they don't seem to hurt its ability to thrive)...but if anyone else has issue growing milkweed and wants to try this cultivar, I'm sure there will be plenty of seed I can gather soon. I would be happy to share....See MoreNeed help convincing a cat to move
Comments (3)The 12 year-old brothers and the 8 month-old boy were rescued when they were less than eight weeks old. We bottle-fed them and they are completely happy to be anywhere we are. The addition was one large room the length of the house and about 15 feet wide. My husband has a graphic and sign business and for quite a few years now, has worked at home. We partitioned off several areas so that the workspace, while still being in the same room, was separate from the sleeping area and the kitchenette (with a sink and fridge). The half-bath and stove were removed years ago, so while we "lived" in the addition, we spent time in the house with Mom as well, for meals and to use the bathroom. Now that we've moved into the house, the addition will be overtaken by DH's printers, cutters, computers, etc. The true feral, Little Bit, gets along famously with the others. She plays ferociously with Mouse. For some reason, she thinks one of the 12 year-olds, George, is her big brother and literally walks side-by-side with him with no space between them. It's hilarious to see the "double cat" turning left and right, almost looking like a slithering snake. She has little to do with the other 12 year-old, Alfie. But Alfie is a bit of a loner, although he and George cuddle together to sleep and he loves to come and lie next to me on the couch or in my chair. None of the cats are bullies. We did have a bully who was very mean to the 12 year-olds when they were very young, necessitating more than one trip to the ER, but she passed away about 4 years ago. We have already entertained the idea that if Little Bit doesn't like it in the house, she can be his "shop cat". But I would really prefer that she have the company of the friends she's made. And I definitely am not going to leave all of them in the shop....See Morecamlan
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