When is the best time to give away kittens

willow1010

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Willow my cat had four kittens and I was wondering when I can find them new homes?[emoji]128515[/emoji]
 

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I think that 10-12 weeks of age is the standard. Kittens learn so much from their mothers like socialization. Many mama cats also teach their kittens about using the litter box. I would seperate them any younger than 10 weeks at the earliest. Some say 6-8 weeks but I think that that is too soon. Weaning isn't everything. They need mama longer than that
 
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Thanks I feel like they shouldn't be took away from there mothers to soon
 

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Yes, we recommend they not be re-homed before 10-12 weeks old.
 
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