Thoughts?

[Thewildflowermama]

Hi!!
So our Queen ended up mating on April 25 (possibly before but that's when we actually saw her) - this was a coronavirus surprise - she had an appointment to get fixed the second we in March and it was cancelled.
Needless to say, we weren't expecting kittens!!!
I believe shes on day 61 (going into 62). I have been able to see the kittens rippling and kicking for over a week now. Her nipples are huge, she been cleaning herself.more than usual and wandering around the house.
In your experience, how soon should I expect her to give birth?
Thanks!

 

[Sarthur2]

It sounds like it could be anywhere from any day now up to another week. Do you have a nest set up for her?

 

[Thewildflowermama]

Yep... but she doesnt seem to like it... she prefers to he under a chair in our living room at the moment

 

[Thewildflowermama]

I really hope it's not another week!!! Lol!!! It's been so hard to keep her inside

 

[golondrina]

She must be kept inside, she can get pregnant again immediately after giving birth. We would love pictures of the kitten.

 

[Sarthur2]

Most cats do not go to the nest until time to deliver. Yes, please keep her inside only until after she is spayed. Cats can get pregnant again right away.

 

[Thewildflowermama]

She must be kept inside, she can get pregnant again immediately after giving birth. We would love pictures of the kitten.

Oh 100%!!! Shes just so quick.... I have a 4 year who loves going outside in the backyard so I have to take the Queen (Minnie) and put her downstairs or in a room to make sure she cant get out!

 

[Thewildflowermama]

I'll definitely post when she has them!!!
Shes still eating a lot so I don't think it'll be within the next day... but I havent experienced kitten birth before!

 

[Thewildflowermama]

Update!!! Minnie had 5 kittens this morning!!!!!
Super quick labour!!! Only 1.5 hours!!!

 

[Kittycatcat]

Oh Wow, Congratulations glad it all went well.
Mama looks so relaxed with her babies

 

[bella.cat]

Congratulations!
I'm glad everything turned out well.
Make sure to spay her to avoid any more kittens! It's best if she is spayed when the kittens are already fully weaned (6-8 weeks).
If you have any questions/ need help be sure to ask