How can you tame a wild kitten that is about 6 weeks old?

Answer 1

With a little patience and time, a feral (or wild) cat can be tamed into a loving pet. Younger cats are more apt to adjust quickly: 6-to-8-week-old kittens typically take two to three weeks to adjust to a domestic environment.


Steps:
1. Enclose the cat or kitten in a small space at first'a bathroom or bed-room works best.

2. Turn out the light if the cat is terrified; this often has a calming effect.

3. Put a bed, a litter box, food and water in the room. If the cat is very young (6 to 12 weeks), put her in a large carrier with a grated door and small windows.

4. Spend at least 2 to 3 hours a day with the animal. Just sitting quietly in the same room will allow the cat to learn that you are not a threat.

5. Gently compel the cat to let you touch her. Carefully wrap a blanket around her if you have to, hold her on your lap and pet her. Stroke her coat and touch her ears, face and neck as you talk to her in soothing tones. Even if the animal doesn't seem to be enjoying the attention, she is. Hold the cat by the scruff of the neck if she attempts to leave. (The mother cat will do this to carry or train a kitten'it doesn't hurt, and it actually relaxes the animal.)

6. Present special treats such as chicken or tuna, and leave them if the cat will not eat from your hand.

7. Gradually allow the cat to roam about in more rooms.

8. If the cat tries to run away from you repeatedly, enclose her in a smaller space and start again.

Tips:
Don't get discouraged early on; young feral cats can become very affectionate pets. Younger cats are more apt to adjust quickly: 6- to 8-week-old kittens typically take two to three weeks to adjust to a domestic environment. An older cat that has been wild for a long time is difficult and sometimes impossible to tame, and may be better left outside. If you catch one, have the animal spayed or neutered and vaccinated, and then turn the cat loose where caught, or contact a professional.


Warnings:
Handle feral cats with extreme caution. Use gloves and protective clothing as required. Cat bites and scratches can result in serious health problems.

Tips from eHow Users:
Getting the kitten to get used to you by dorothy skinner
We had some kittens that were born in our upstairs, and one of them was a little bit scared all the time. I would just sit up there and play with the other kittens all the time and eventually she just got used to me and started coming out. She's an indoors cat now, BUT she only likes to be around me, and she's scared of everyone else.

Also, I would suggest setting some food out, and sitting by the food. Eventually the kitten will come to eat the food. When they do that, just gently pet the kitten. After a while, the kitten should get used to you.

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Sing by eHow Friend
They say that music soothes the savage breast. Well, they're right. I discovered that if I sang to my savage little feral kitten, she quit her 'wild' behaviors, like skittering away when I came in to sit with her, or overly-rambunctious play. Her favorite song she likes me to sing to her is, "Crazy" by Patsy Cline, it's a melodious tune and I do a pretty good rendition of it :) Even if you have a poor singing voice, make it soft and sweet and your savage kitten will become calm and receptive to your attention.

CAUTION: not all music works...whistling a tune has adverse affects.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I think macleod70 pretty much took care of this question:) Just show the kitten lots of love, give it space, and be patient. Don't use any discipline methods until it has adjusted to being in a domesticated environment. Any yelling, clapping, or otherwise "bad" sounds will only make the kitten more anxious and less trusting.

Try offering food/treats from your hand. This establishes a bond as the cat learns to trust the source where its food is coming from. Pet the kitten when you're able to, slowly working your way up to cuddling. Just be careful, those little claws are sharp.

Some cats DO form groups, despite what some ignorant person just told you. Feral cats tend to live in groups, actually. And you CAN teach some cats tricks. Apparently, some people have never heard of a cat being trained to go on the toilet:)

And good luck!

Answer 4

How To Tame A Kitten

Answer 5

Here are some tips for taming wild kittens:

1. Buy some canned kitty food -- In my experience, kittens are always hungry and are always interested in canned kitty food. I have noticed it doesn't matter what brand, just so long as it has fish in it. The smell of fish seems irresistible to kittens.

2. Let the kittens smell the canned kitty food -- Open the can and then try to get as close to them as possible so they can smell the food. Once they get a whiff of it, and this is especially true of younger kittens that are anywhere from four weeks old to a few months old, they will be so interested in the canned kitty food they will forget (somewhat) that you are right next to them.

3. Use a fork (or spoon) to scoop out some of the food and let the kittens eat off the end of the fork (spoon) -- This is an important step. Do NOT put a forkful of food down and then back off. From the very first, hold the fork toward the kitten and let the kitten eat off the end of the fork. Stick to your guns and do not give up. If the kitten wants canned kitty food, the kitten MUST eat it off the end of the fork or the spoon. This is the first step in getting the kitten used to being close to you and in growing accustomed to your hand coming closer. This will be useful later on when you are trying to pet the kittens. After the kitten has eaten food off the end of the fork/spoon, THEN you can put a little food down for the kitten to eat on its own.

4. Repeat step 3 every time you offer the kittens some canned food -- At first, the kittens are going to be cautious about your hand coming toward them. The fork with the food will help to overcome that resistance. After you have done this a couple of times, the kittens will look forward to eating off the fork and will start to lose their fear of you and your hand.

5. Stay right there while the kittens are eating -- After you have put out some canned food for the kittens, stay there and don't move off. Let them eat with you next to them. This will help teach them to associate human beings with "good things."

6. Carefully start to pet the kittens -- After feeding them a couple of times without trying to pet them, which will begin to teach them that they can trust you, put food out and let the kittens start to eat. Then slowly reach down and pet them a little bit. Continue to sit there while they finish eating.

7. Carefully start to pick up the kittens -- After you can successfully put out food and remain there while the kittens eat and can pet them a little bit, try picking up a kitten. If you can, grasp the kitten by the scruff of the neck. This is how mother cats carry their kittens, and when you do this, the kitten will go limp. Hold the kitten against your shoulder and talk softly to it, but don't say "Hi kitten" or anything starting with an "h" sound. To a kitten, this sounds like a cat hissing, and the kitten will become frightened. Hold the kitten for a minute or so and then, grasping it by the scruff of the neck, set it down. After you have done this several times, the kitten will realize that no harms come to it from being picked up and handled.

Depending upon the age of the kittens and basic personality traits, the whole process, from starting with canned kitty food on the fork to being able to pet them and pick them up, could be accomplished in a few days or it might take a few weeks. Eventually, the kittens will know that people mean good things, and when they see you coming, they will come running to meet you. It has been my experience that cats quickly recognize when a situation is to their advantage, and once the kittens know you are a source of good things to eat and that you mean them no harm, they will want to be friends.

Answer 6

I don't have an answer. I have 2 feral kittens that are very wild, about 6 wks old. they are so tramatised(sp)
i can hardly get near them. i don't think they even know how to lap milk yet. i finally used a small syringe and got some in the mouth of one. i have all they need right in the room where i have them. help please.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Extreme patience!
we put our kitten in a very small enclosure at first. (she was also injured and not too happy)
actually we gave her the space under the bathroom sink and kept her enclosed with gates...in the beginning this worked.
as she mended her wound she got more playful, more active, MORE climby. this is where we poured on more fun....baby kitty games between the doorjambs, balls rolled across the carpet, food in the kitchen...it took alot of time.
she is now 13 years old, NOT a lap cat, mind you, but will grace us with her presence as she sees fit!
we would not trade the experience for a lifetime!
would do it again!
there IS hope

Answer 9

Patience is a virtue! Set down boundaries ie, water bowl, food bowl and litter tray. Let the kitten come to you. When it is assured it is safe it will choose to be loved or remain independent. Never go looking for it or chase it. Let the cat be it's own master (to a degree)

Answer 10

all cats are wild and remain so even if they live in our homes with us, that's why you can't train a cat to do tricks the way you can a dog

cats are motivated by food, like dogs, but unlike dogs they are not social; they do not form groups

perhaps the best you can hope for with this kitten is that he will come to you for food, but avoid you physically
if he is wild, it is possible he has been frightened by the poor behaviour of another human being; further his mother has probably taught him to avoid humans

is the kitten inside, or out?

you may need to leave him to himself most of the time, and just be content to have him a regular guest in your home