HELP! this is WEIRD!

I have 2 outside cats... one had a litter of kittens in the box i made for it outside, the next day i look in and my other cat has had her kittens in the same box! should i move the kittens or let them stay??? please reply

There is a possibility that one mom won't take responsiblity for her kittens. She may have dumped them on the other mother or they may be so close that they are going to share their babies. I would watch closely but moving them may make them hide the babies. This is a tough one.

do you think the kittens will suffocate? because it is a small box

How many kittens total? Do you know which kittens belong to which momma? The moms are pretty careful and the babies can wiggle their way out from under them. If you feel there are too many kittens for the box, can you put another one right next to it or make the existing box bigger?

You need to bring them inside first, then if you can set them up in your bathroom or another room that they can be confined. If the bathroom or other room isn't an option, you can get a large dog crate to use.
It sounds like the Moms are close and will be fine raising their kittens together, if you see any problems, then separating them is needed.
First things first though, bring the Mom's inside or they are going to end up getting pregant again, and that isn't healthy for them. Once they have weaned their kittens, they can be spayed, to prevent any other pregnancies.
We enjoy seeing pictures. Good luck and please keep us updated.

yes please bring them inside. There is dangers around outside. Even if warm at night the kittens can still get cold.

Bring them inside into a bathroom or laundry room. If they are getting along ok then in the same room ,but it would probably be best to seperate the families.

Please do not let them back outside until they are spayed and the kittens are weaned at 10ish weeks. The can become pregnant very fast after giving birth.

Originally Posted by Jordan

I have 2 outside cats... one had a litter of kittens in the box i made for it outside, the next day i look in and my other cat has had her kittens in the same box! should i move the kittens or let them stay??? please reply

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Jordan..both cats need to be brought indoors with their respective litters and fixed once the kittens are weaned. I am not sure where in Virginia you live, but I can help you to find a low cost clinic if you provide your location. These cats should not be returned to the outside until they have been spayed.

Katie

How are all the kittens doing and of course the moms