Getting new kittens

ciera23

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How long do I really need to wait to get kittens? 4 weeks old?
Also, I was thinking of getting a kitten from one litter and a kitten from another because of their colors but my mom said I should have litter mates.
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If possible, if the kittens are with mom they should stay there with her till they are 12 weeks old. This way, they are ready to leave mom and littermates, they know how to use the litter pan and if the person who has them has been socializing them as well, then they are well adjusted kitties-
 
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Oh ok. Thank you so much for the advice! Someone had told me 4 weeks. I wasn't sure.
 

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Originally Posted by ciera23

Oh ok. Thank you so much for the advice! Someone had told me 4 weeks. I wasn't sure.
Don't get them at 4 weeks, that's way to early.
 

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The reason people say to get littermates is because they are often already bonded (some are closer than others) so they already cuddle and get along etc.
 

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my friend got two burmese kittens from different litters and breeders because he was told that because they have not already bonded with each other they will bond with the new owner faster and they will have another kitten to keep them company.

regardless whether this is true his cats are now grown, happy and adjusted and best of friends despite being from two different litters
 
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Thanks to all of you for helping me out. I really appreciate it. The guy that is the owner of the litter was not sure when to give the kittens away. That's why I wanted to ask you all.

Thanks so much.
Aimee
 
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