How to make a home cattery
In recent years, the pet economy has continued to heat up, and home catteries have become a hobby or side job for many cat lovers. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed guide to building a home cattery, covering key aspects such as site selection, breed selection, daily management, and health care, and is presented in structured data.
1. Site selection and layout of family cattery
The location of a home cattery must take into account ventilation, lighting and a quiet environment. Here are the considerations mentioned in popular discussions:
| project | suggestion |
|---|---|
| Space size | At least 2-3 square meters of activity space per cat |
| ventilation conditions | Install a fresh air system or regularly open windows for ventilation |
| Lighting requirements | No less than 4 hours of natural light per day |
| Noise control | Stay away from noise sources such as roads and construction sites |
2. Selection of popular cat breeds
Based on recent popularity on social media and pet forums, the following cat breeds are most popular among home catteries:
| variety | Features | Average market price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|
| ragdoll cat | A docile family, long hair needs to be taken care of regularly. | 8000-20000 |
| British short | Round faces tend to gain weight, and quiet personality | 3000-10000 |
| maine coon cat | Large body, large appetite, needs ample space | 10000-30000 |
| german curl cat | No hair loss, lively and active | 15000-35000 |
3. Daily management and health care
The core of a home cattery is scientific management and disease prevention. The following are the key points that pet bloggers have recently discussed:
| project | frequency | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| deworming | Once a month (external drive) Once every 3 months (internal drive) | Kittens need to adjust dosage according to body weight |
| vaccine | 3 shots + rabies in the first year After that, 1 booster shot every year | Choose a regular pet hospital |
| Cleaning and disinfection | Clean cat litter daily Comprehensive disinfection every week | Avoid using phenolic disinfectants |
| diet | Regular and quantitative feeding | Kittens need to eat small meals frequently (4-6 times/day) |
4. Compliance operations and cost control
Recently, many places have introduced new regulations on pet breeding. Family catteries need to pay special attention to:
1.Document processing: It is necessary to apply for an "Animal Epidemic Prevention Conditions Certificate" and a "Business License". Some areas require breeding cats to apply for a pedigree certificate.
2.cost budget: Taking 10 breeding cats as an example, the investment in the first year is about 150,000-250,000 yuan (including breeding cats, equipment, medical care, etc.).
3.marketing channels: Short video platforms (such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu) are currently the main way to attract sales of kittens, accounting for 62% (data source: 2023 Pet Industry White Paper).
5. Frequently Asked Questions
According to the hot searches in the past 10 days:
Q: Do family catteries need to hire special personnel?
A: You can manage up to 10 animals by yourself. For more than 20 animals, it is recommended to have a full-time nursing staff.
Q: How to avoid inbreeding?
A: Establish breeding cat files, introduce new blood lines on a regular basis, and DNA testing has become standard in the head cattery.
Summarize: Family cattery is a business that requires both love and professionalism. It is recommended that novices start on a small scale, gradually accumulate experience, and pay close attention to industry policy trends. Through scientific management and refined operations, you can not only enjoy the fun of getting along with cats, but also achieve sustainable profits.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is October 1-10, 2023, and the sources include hot posts on Weibo, Zhihu, Pet Home and other platforms)
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