Hello,
I recently took in two semi-ferals (one male one female) that were living in my backyard and they are about 3-4 months old. I named them Shadow ans Leo. I trapped them in the beginning of September so we've had them for a little over a month and they've been in the safe room since the day we got them. One of the kittens, Leo has completely warmed up and allows petting etc. he even purrs when we pet him. The female kitten, Shadow still has some work to be done. She's comfortable in the room and does not run away when we walk towards her or around her. The only issue is that she does not like to be touched. We are not able to pick her up or pet her. The only way we are able to pet her is if she is laying down and not facing us so she doesn't see our hands.
I recently left the safe room door open and the two kittens are able to roam between their room and mine. The female (Shadow) recently decided to explore more and crept her way downstairs where she tried to nibble on my mom's plants (I stopped her before she actually could) my sister had a tough time getting her back into the safe room and she had to pick her up. When she picked Shadow up and carried her to the safe room, by the time they reached the room Shadow let out a quiet hiss and ran into the room.
Now, today I have not let them out of the room at all. Leo does not seem to have an issue with it. When I was in their room during play time session Shadow went to the door and started meowing and shoving her paws under the door. So when do you think it is an appropriate time to let them roam?
I recently took in two semi-ferals (one male one female) that were living in my backyard and they are about 3-4 months old. I named them Shadow ans Leo. I trapped them in the beginning of September so we've had them for a little over a month and they've been in the safe room since the day we got them. One of the kittens, Leo has completely warmed up and allows petting etc. he even purrs when we pet him. The female kitten, Shadow still has some work to be done. She's comfortable in the room and does not run away when we walk towards her or around her. The only issue is that she does not like to be touched. We are not able to pick her up or pet her. The only way we are able to pet her is if she is laying down and not facing us so she doesn't see our hands.
I recently left the safe room door open and the two kittens are able to roam between their room and mine. The female (Shadow) recently decided to explore more and crept her way downstairs where she tried to nibble on my mom's plants (I stopped her before she actually could) my sister had a tough time getting her back into the safe room and she had to pick her up. When she picked Shadow up and carried her to the safe room, by the time they reached the room Shadow let out a quiet hiss and ran into the room.
Now, today I have not let them out of the room at all. Leo does not seem to have an issue with it. When I was in their room during play time session Shadow went to the door and started meowing and shoving her paws under the door. So when do you think it is an appropriate time to let them roam?