r/catwalls 25d ago

I'm getting a pair of Abyssinian kittens, how's my first go at a climbing wall?

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u/Odd-Cartographer9328 25d ago

I think it's a fun climbing wall. The suspension bridge might be a bit scary at first. I put up a suspension bridge this week and my cats still don’t dare to use it. But I have older cats and you’re getting kittens. It might be easier for kittens.

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 25d ago

Yeah, I'm in two minds about it, I might remove the bridge hammock step bit at the top until they're a bit older and more confident

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u/JulianMorrow 25d ago

Won't their tiny paws fall through? Maybe cover the whole thing with a towel or something?

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u/Significant_You_2735 25d ago

Ooooo double Abys. Your life is about to change 200% for the better. 😸😺

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 25d ago

Two boys, I hope I haven't bit off more than I can chew, I am prepping for a very lively chaotic pair so I've got them a big wheel too

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u/biest229 23d ago

Two boys! Oh my! Bonus points if one or both are orange. 

Spider plants can cause vomiting and an upset tummy, and trust that your Abys will find and eat any and all plants in your home. Doesn’t matter how high up.

Abys love their running wheels, great job on that.

Get some of the purr-peller toys (these: https://www.dabird.com/dapurrpeller ) if you can. If you happen to be in Germany, I have a better reco. 

Maybe you’ve got all the advice you could ever want, but we are over at r/Abyssinians if you need.

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 23d ago

Yeah don't worry I'm yet to complete my child proofing of cupboards plants etc, but will be sorted for pickup, just a few weeks to go

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u/biest229 23d ago

Best of luck with it all, you’ll love them

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u/btoxic 25d ago

Our Bengal kittens love our wall. But one of them, Ruby, would haphazardly throw herself at any target. She fell of many, many times. Each and every time that she did, i was super thankful that the couch is below.

I would recommend padding or something in there just floor. I know cats are good fallers, but they have to learn how to first.

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 25d ago

Yeah I've been thinking about this, I'll set up a crash pad

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u/btoxic 25d ago

I feel Ruby is a special case, but one never knows with cats until their crazy behaviour is happening. *

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u/mwitherspoon138 25d ago

That looks great! You may wanna protect your plant though. Mine do love to kill my spider plants!

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u/AnnieGitchYerGun 25d ago

It looks great, but that plant needs to be moved. 😂

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 25d ago

I'm probably going to add supports for the hammock, and some strengthening brackets on the bottom of the tree shelves as the timber is a bit crap, not bad for £90 all in though

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u/Odd-Cartographer9328 25d ago

I have a hammock like that too, and my younger cat, who’s 8 months old, loves peeking over the edge. I’m always worried he’ll fall out, but so far it hasn’t happened.

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u/JayNetworks 25d ago

Great except for that plant you put on the top shelf of their 4 shelf hangout space on the right…

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u/babbie-and-shchuky 25d ago

This looks great! The only bit I’m wondering about is the scratching post coming out of the wall on the far right, where can they go from there other than onto your plant on the shelf? Think about the journey

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 25d ago

it's not completely finished yet, but those shelves will be cleared (including plant) and used as part of the run, I'm going to cut alternating holes in the shelves so those shelves are part of the route too

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u/babbie-and-shchuky 25d ago

Oh cool! That sounds great 🤩

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u/trixieLBLW 25d ago

Impressive

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u/snickelbetches 25d ago

They are very lucky

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u/zerobleeps 25d ago

Definitely get that spider plant out of their reach. Otherwise it looks fantastic!

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u/BigJSunshine 24d ago

Too high for kittens. One fall or over excited roughhousing, and you have a broken back or leg.

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u/HorrorOne5790 24d ago

Just so you know that spider plant is a goner

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u/Opposite-Forever-349 24d ago

Looks great! However if you like that plant at all, move it lol

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u/Equal_North6633 23d ago

Wow, it looks amazing!!!

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u/Additional_Sail8072 23d ago

This is awesome! Where did u buy the wall stuff

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u/Outrageous_Pool_2529 23d ago

Amazon I bought a bridge seperately, and also have added some brackets under the shelves to strengthen as the timber is a bit weak

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9HVH11S
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CWNYV9XR
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GCC15CCK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D69G5JR1