I adopted two kittens, a male and female, 8 weeks old. When I brought them home yesterday they never left the cage. This morning I went inside the room they’re in and they were out and about. One of them peed a little on the floor but that was it. When I got home from work today I saw that they did use the litter box and they did eat. The male instantly ran out of the room and the female followed behind so I let them explore a little bit. They didn’t try the stairs, but they explored my bedroom and the bathroom and were quickly comfortable. I had a hard time getting them back in the room.
As far as behavior, the male is willing to approach me and be held but the female still won’t approach me. He is also very adventurous, and the female only follows his lead.
I’m thinking I may keep them confined again tonight and let them out for good when I get home from work so I can keep an eye out. My house is smaller (1500 square foot) and very kitten proof. My biggest concern is them going to the bathroom outside the litter box, and also damaging furniture. The male likes to scratch the carpet and I yell “no” when he starts. I also have various scratching posts I’m trying to train them to.
As far as behavior, the male is willing to approach me and be held but the female still won’t approach me. He is also very adventurous, and the female only follows his lead.
I’m thinking I may keep them confined again tonight and let them out for good when I get home from work so I can keep an eye out. My house is smaller (1500 square foot) and very kitten proof. My biggest concern is them going to the bathroom outside the litter box, and also damaging furniture. The male likes to scratch the carpet and I yell “no” when he starts. I also have various scratching posts I’m trying to train them to.
