New kittens - what sex?

[KittenParadise]

Hi everyone! My lovely cat has had four kittens. They’re six days old and all doing well - growing lots etc!

I’m curious about their sex. Am I right in thinking the black and white one is male, and the rest (one grey and white, two cream) female?

Also, I’ve had cats all my life but this is the first time I’ve had one who gave birth. I would like to keep at least one of the kittens – do any of you have advice on whether mother and son or mother and daughter is a better combination? And if I keep more than one, whether two the same sex or different? (Assuming everyone is neutered in a timely fashion of course!)

Thank you!

 

[Antonio65]

In my opinion:
Photo 1: Girl
Photo 2: Girl (?)
Photo 3: Boy
Photo 4: Girl

 

[KittenParadise]

Thank you so much!
Here is a slightly clearer photo of the cat from photo 2

 

[Antonio65]

Girl

 

[KittenParadise]

Thanks Antonio!

 

[Peaches&Mango]

Sorry I can’t help much with gender but what I will say is that the two “cream” you mention look like colourpoints to me, seal (black) points. They will darken on their “points” as they grow I have a colourpoint myself, he is a cream point however.

As for which gender to keep alongside mum, in my experience it doesn’t matter about gender and more about their individual personalities as with matching any animals. We kept two from my girls litter, one boy and one girl. Mum plays with the girl a lot,considering she was never really play driven it’s nice to see her more playful side now. With the boy, he’s a complete mummy’s boy. He sleeps with her a lot of the time, she grooms him a lot and they’re often together really, they’re very close. So equally they both have a lovely relationship with mum so I would say wait and see which personality fits into the home most, they have a lot of growing to do! They are gorgeous though
P.s here’s a pic of my little boy and his mother snuggling!

 

[verna davies]

Girl
Girl
Boy
Girl

 

[KittenParadise]

Sorry I can’t help much with gender but what I will say is that the two “cream” you mention look like colourpoints to me, seal (black) points. They will darken on their “points” as they grow I have a colourpoint myself, he is a cream point however.

As for which gender to keep alongside mum, in my experience it doesn’t matter about gender and more about their individual personalities as with matching any animals. We kept two from my girls litter, one boy and one girl. Mum plays with the girl a lot,considering she was never really play driven it’s nice to see her more playful side now. With the boy, he’s a complete mummy’s boy. He sleeps with her a lot of the time, she grooms him a lot and they’re often together really, they’re very close. So equally they both have a lovely relationship with mum so I would say wait and see which personality fits into the home most, they have a lot of growing to do! They are gorgeous though
P.s here’s a pic of my little boy and his mother snuggling!
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What stunning cats they are! Thank you so much for your message. That’s really helpful to know about the dynamics. I’ll wait to see how they all get along as they grow up. Your setup sounds so cute.

Yes, I think you’re right about the colourpoint- thank you! My cat’s mum is a blue point Ragdoll and the father of these kittens was a Siamese (seal point I think!). They are slightly different colours of cream right now and one has a darker nose - so curious to see how they end up!

 

[Sarthur2]

Do you plan to spay and neuter your cats to prevent future litters?

They are gorgeous! My cat was closest to her daughter, so keep the one or two kittens she favors the most. It will become clear who they are as they become mobile and more independent.

 

[KittenParadise]

Thank you Sarthur! I’ll wait to see who she is closest to. Did you keep your cat’s daughter? Any I keep will be spayed/neutered; any going to new homes after their vaccinations would be given under the understanding they would be too, but I will not know for sure I suppose.

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes! I kept her daughter! They were incredibly bonded. And one of her sons too!

 

[Fen]

Just another opinion for additional confirmation. I Agree with the answers above from Antonio65 and verna davies

Girl, Girl, Boy, Girl

Beautiful little kitties they are! I hope you post more pics as they grow and their colours develop , I know I'd love to see their progress. They're going to be real little show stoppers

 

[KittenParadise]

Thank you Fen! Very happy to post more pictures along the way if people are interested. What a great, supportive forum this is!

 

[KittenParadise]

Hi everyone! I thought I’d just send some photos to show how the sweet kittens are doing! They’re just over four weeks old now.

 

[Sarthur2]

They are absolutely adorable!

 

[verna davies]

They all look great.

 

[KittenParadise]

Also, the vet confirmed what you all thought: three girls and one boy!

 

[KittenParadise]

Thought I’d send another update. Just over eight weeks old and so adorable!

 

[KittenParadise]

Some of them awake!