Can kittens of feral cats be domesticated?
They are for all intents and purposes wild animals. Those adult stray cats that were once owned, or feral cats of quiet temperament, may sometimes be tamed with patience. But a feral kitten is often easily tamed if it is captured young enough.
When can I take this kitten from feral mom?
This is one of the exceptions when it is OK to take a kitten earlier than our usually recommended 10-12 weeks. Do it next week, or even this week if need be, as Im sure you will be a fantastic home for this kitten (OR find him a fantastic home). Tx for caring!
How old do feral cats have to be to be weaned?
Older feral cats who have been feral for a long time will be most difficult to tame, if you can tame them at all. X Research source Feral kittens should not be removed from their mothers until they are ready to be weaned, at approximately 6-8 weeks of age.
How old do feral cats have to be to be socialized?
If you don’t feel you have the time or the network to socialize the kittens, or if they are older than four months, it is better for you and the kitten for her to be returned to the colony after neutering. Feral Cat FOCUS does not recommend attempting to socialize adult feral cats or kittens older than three months of age.
How old is a 10 week old kitten?
At 10 weeks old, the kittens are grown up and fully mobile! They are ready to go to their new homes—as long as they’ve been spayed or neutered and socialized. If you’ve raised the kittens from newborn to this point, congratulations! You’ve done the hard work that will allow them to thrive as healthy and happy cats.
If you don’t feel you have the time or the network to socialize the kittens, or if they are older than four months, it is better for you and the kitten for her to be returned to the colony after neutering. Feral Cat FOCUS does not recommend attempting to socialize adult feral cats or kittens older than three months of age.
When to take feral kittens from the mom?
When looking for the feral kittens, make sure to get them within the quiet, unseen spots, since that’s where the mom keeps them. You should wait for them at about 4-6 weeks since they can be taken by the mom at that point.
At 10 weeks old, the kittens are grown up and fully mobile! They are ready to go to their new homes—as long as they’ve been spayed or neutered and socialized. If you’ve raised the kittens from newborn to this point, congratulations! You’ve done the hard work that will allow them to thrive as healthy and happy cats.
What should I do if I find a feral cat?
Make sure that if you trap them, you get all of the kittens and the mother cat if possible. Use TNR in order to trap all of them so that they can get neutered and release, and prevent the colony from growing. When looking for the feral kittens, make sure to get them within the quiet, unseen spots, since that’s where the mom keeps them.