Kitten chaos

OK here is my question I have 2 Queens who have delivered 10 days apart my first one lost one of her 6 kittens (she choose to deliver outside under my house) the second also had 6 kittens. Now I check on them often because the first Queen likes to hide her kittens in unusual places but tonight I found one of the second Queens kittens in the first Queens box I am unsure which one moved it I am afraid the bigger kittens may hurt the smaller one and they are in the same room just separate boxes and sides of the bed

mrssimp said:

OK here is my question I have 2 Queens who have delivered 10 days apart my first one lost one of her 6 kittens (she choose to deliver outside under my house) the second also had 6 kittens. Now I check on them often because the first Queen likes to hide her kittens in unusual places but tonight I found one of the second Queens kittens in the first Queens box I am unsure which one moved it I am afraid the bigger kittens may hurt the smaller one and they are in the same room just separate boxes and sides of the bed

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Most probably it will be OK, its not unusual moms whom are friends, do take care together.

But you must  of course keep a close eye.  Weighting them kittens regularly, especially these you suspect of not thriwing, is a good help to see whom IS thriwing, and who is not.  If they do gain theirs 10+ a day, so its well.  If not, up with yellow flag,  and do what need be done.  Extra quality sessions with momma, or even some supplementing.    Do you have access to goats milk?  Its always useful for supplementing.

Also, be sure, mommas gets good nurishment. They need it with these rather big litters.

OK I found out what happen the second Queen keeps moving her kitten under my side table where the first Queens box is she put it in her basket I spent most of the night getting woke up by kitten mewoing very loud and having to put it back in the box how do I stop her from doing this

I would let her move them where ever she wants as long as the kittens keep thriving. They can be very stubborn on things like this and most likely won't stop until she has them where she wants them. If the kittens aren't getting enough to eat, then the only solution is to put them in separate closed rooms or areas. You could try to put the baskets next to each other and see what happens. Good luck! 

Well the problem with that is I have young children and also 2 dogs I can not have kittens loose it would be very bad and where she wants them there are no boarders they can wonder away my dogs would only be curious but the second Queen does not tolerate them near her babies she has already attaked my boxadore thank God she is very laid back and didn't fight back I will try putting them together but I have her in the quietest part of the room because she is very aggressive they are outside cats normally but right now they are indoors

I think they will settle down if they can have as much quiet as possible. Cats also look for a dark place to nest. If you can weigh the kittens that would be very helpful.

Is there any way you can have them spayed before they go outside again? Cats can be spayed when their kittens are 8 weeks old. Otherwise, it's a very difficult and unhealthy life. They'll both be pregnant again before you know it.

talkingpeanut said:

I think they will settle down if they can have as much quiet as possible. Cats also look for a dark place to nest. If you can weigh the kittens that would be very helpful.

Is there any way you can have them spayed before they go outside again? Cats can be spayed when their kittens are 8 weeks old. Otherwise, it's a very difficult and unhealthy life. They'll both be pregnant again before you know it.

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If necessary, they can be spayed earleir too.  They usually can continue to nurse her kittens shortly after the operation.

But the optimal, most comfortable and lest risky, is to wait to this 8 weeks, when kittens are weaned and nurse just a little most for comfort.

mrssimp said:

Well the problem

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I plan on having them both spayed after the kittens find a new home I will start looking as soon as they are fully weaned and vaccinated and healthy to find thier new forever homes thank you all for your suggestions she has stopped moving them for now

Check with your local Humane Society. Most perform low-cost spays and neuters. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

I don't know where you are located but the rescue I volunteer for and some others around here (MA/ NH border) will spay and fully vet the mom if you give up the kittens who also will be spayed/neutered and vetted before they are adopted out.

We have a program in our city, Western NC, where they will spay mama kitties that are from the outdoors for like $30 a piece. Check around and I'm sure you can find a good option when the mamas are ready (: