Introduction of a new kitten to an offspring of a feral resident cat.?

Question

I have a 3 yr old offspring of a feral cat (male) and he is not adapting to the introduction of two new kittens (10 weeks old). It's been about 4 weeks since the introduction and he still charges and swats at the kitten's. I am thinking I will have to find the kittens a new home. I think the feral is too skittish. Does anyone know about this type of interaction?

Answer 1

I had two cats that took a few YEARS to get completely used to each other. My guess is that your resident will accept the kittens, eventually, but it could take time. If you are able to keep them separated when you aren't around to supervise, I would continue to give them time.

Answer 2

Keep the kittens separate from the other cat for a while. All cats are territorial and have to establish their own.
Keep them with their own food and litter in separate rooms.
Gradually allow them to interact for brief periods.
Each cat needs their own space to feel safe and comfortable in.
The older cat may or may not ever come to accept the new cats.
But he may at least come to tolerate them.

Answer 3

Lorenzo is correct... We had the exact same issue when we brought our kitten home, the neutered male we have hissed and hated her for a long time, it took almost 3 months for them to "tolerate" each other, now after almost a year they are best friends.
We almost took her back because of his temper with her but by keeping them apart and monitoring them when introductions began they are now happily ever afters! :-)

Answer 4

Is he causing them harm and breaking skin?

If he isn't then this could be natural play. My two twin sisters go at it hammer and tongs. At first I thought they were trying to rip each others throats out, but no harm has been done and they groom each other.