Hello all, is there a certain time at which we can pick up our new kittens. They were born a week ago and we all are getting anxcious and want to hold them. I want to make sure we are doing it safely, so please help with some tips. thanks
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picking up kittens
- Thread starter bentleycats
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You can pick them up!!! Just don't drop them... If you have kids have them sit down to hold them!!!! Have fun!!!Originally Posted by bentleycats
Hello all, is there a certain time at which we can pick up our new kittens. They were born a week ago and we all are getting anxcious and want to hold them. I want to make sure we are doing it safely, so please help with some tips. thanks
Just go by what momma cats lets you. If she seems comfortable with it then go ahead. If she seems anxious and overly watchfull or if she meows at you or the kitten, hand them back to momma. I've held Kiera's kittens and Chanel's kittens (fosters) since they were born.
One thing I would recommend though is one at a time. When Chanel's kittens were about 3 weeks old, we had a bunch of kids come over to see that kittens and the kittens got passed around the room. Momma was not too impressed (and I should have known better). The next day she moved them under the stairs ~ Learnt the hard way on that one !
Enjoy your new kittens
Julie
One thing I would recommend though is one at a time. When Chanel's kittens were about 3 weeks old, we had a bunch of kids come over to see that kittens and the kittens got passed around the room. Momma was not too impressed (and I should have known better). The next day she moved them under the stairs ~ Learnt the hard way on that one !
Enjoy your new kittens
Julie
