I have a couple questions for the experts here. We trapped 5 kittens that were living in our back yard. Mama didn't want anything to do with the trap, but she'll continue to come around for the food. We'll keep trying until we get her.
4 of the 5 are boys (we think), the other is a tortie and we had a more difficult time trapping her. We finally got her this morning. She's in her own cage, separate from the boys, but I feel we need to put her with them. She's totally freaked out, crying, trying to get out, and the boys are meowing at her too.
We've worked with ferals for a while, but I wonder if she'll ever calm down. The boys will be fine, I'm sure. They are already acclimated to the new environment. Any suggestions on what to do to get her to calm down? Also any suggestions on how to get mama? I think she's onto the trap and won't go inside. Any special food that works better? I tried a bit of tuna this morning, but she wasn't interested. I think she's missing her babies.
One more thing, is it normal for a 2 month old male to have the hornies? Oneof the boys is trying to 'mate' with the others and goes through all the motions (literally). Once he's fixed, I'm sure it won't be a problem, but he's so young to get that way isn't he?
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4 of the 5 are boys (we think), the other is a tortie and we had a more difficult time trapping her. We finally got her this morning. She's in her own cage, separate from the boys, but I feel we need to put her with them. She's totally freaked out, crying, trying to get out, and the boys are meowing at her too.
We've worked with ferals for a while, but I wonder if she'll ever calm down. The boys will be fine, I'm sure. They are already acclimated to the new environment. Any suggestions on what to do to get her to calm down? Also any suggestions on how to get mama? I think she's onto the trap and won't go inside. Any special food that works better? I tried a bit of tuna this morning, but she wasn't interested. I think she's missing her babies.
One more thing, is it normal for a 2 month old male to have the hornies? Oneof the boys is trying to 'mate' with the others and goes through all the motions (literally). Once he's fixed, I'm sure it won't be a problem, but he's so young to get that way isn't he?
Any replies can go to e-mail if you want.
[email protected]