Feral momma and kitty

Hey! I'm new here. I just recently drop trapped a momma, about on year, and her baby boy, 12 weeks. Baby boy is fine. Momma is a nervous mess. She is in a cat playpen right now in a box hiding. My goal is to socialize and keep or place her with the right family. What's the best advice on how to get started. I mean I know the basics but some advice and success stories may help me out. She's just horribly terrified right now. Anyone?

She'll be scared for a bit.  What is your plan for spaying them?  I would attend to that first thing.  It will calm them down considerably and make socializing easier.

Set them up in a room of their own - a bathroom is fine.  Leave them alone for a few days, except to scoop the litter and feed them.  Talk quietly and move slowly and deliberately while in the room.  No sudden moves or noises.

She may adjust - she may not.  It depends on how feral she was.  But even if she never turns into a house cat, she can learn to live inside.  Spaying her is critical as is having her vet checked (for worms, etc.)  The kitten will probably be easier to socialize, due to his age.

BTW - put a little dirt or dried leaves on her litter.  It is what she is used to and it will teach her that litter is for a potty.

Welcome to TSC.  Thanks for helping them!

Thank you so much!!! Momma has been spayed but baby is still too young!!

Well, good for you!  You are definitely ahead of the curve here.

If you don't push too much, both Mom and baby will socialize.  The kitten especially, is at an age where he should warm up pretty soon.  And he may just help Mom learn to appreciate this new life.

I found some great tips for socializing feral kittens by watching this series of videos.  It starts with the rescue of the kittens and progresses through socialization ideas.  Give it a look.

http://www.urbancatleague.org/TamingVideo