I finally convinced my wife that letting a cat or two live in our barn is not considered cruelty to animals. Well, she sent out feelers for a couple of fixed cats to live in our barn. Now, it looks like we'll be getting FIVE!! I just wanted two. Careful what you wish for.

My question is what are the chances that a couple of these find other homes they like better or find a coyote that is hungry? I have no plans to drive them off, but I do expect to lose one or two to nature. All have been fixed and have shots. As far as shelter, I was gonna get a couple of pieces of plywood and build them a basic box with a small, dog-proof hole for them to get it. Any other suggestions (other than not to overfeed)?