I have some family members that want kittens, and I just want to make sure that they become strong enough before they leave their mother.
2006-11-13 02:11:11 · 17 answers · asked by robbversion10 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
8 weeks...PLEASE don't take them from their Mother any earlier than that.
2006-11-13 06:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE READ ME!
DO NOT GIVE YOUR KITTENS AWAY UNTIL THEY ARE 12 WEEKS OLD. Many of the folks on Yahoo! Answers mean well, but they really don't know what they're talking about. Kittens should be with their mother as long as possible...a 8 weeks is the absolute earliest they can go, but to have the healthiest, best behaved and best socialized kittens, they should be with their mothers for 12 full weeks. Ask any professional breeder of cats (not a veterinarian, not a cat owner, a BREEDER). They will never let their babies go before 12 weeks of age. Kittens are not like puppies. Puppies can go at 8 weeks, not kittens. Please keep them together for 3 full months. It is so important to a kitten's development to be with their littermates for this length of time. It's equally important to their development to be disciplined by their mother as well. You will see her wean them beginning at the 8th week. They will be fully weaned by 12. Supplement their nursing with food beginning at that time. Observe how well a mama cat reprimands her kittens when they are unruly. There is no substitute for this mothering. Good luck.
2006-11-13 03:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by Alleycat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Usually 8-10 weeks.
2006-11-13 02:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Heather P 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most people give them away at 6 weeks,but it is best for the kittens to stay with mom for at least 8 weeks. i would never let them go sooner then 8 weeks,as this gives the kittens time to fully wean and become independant. They need this time to become strong.
2006-11-13 02:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by tiger_221917 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
8 to 10 weeks.
2006-11-13 05:10:44 · answer #5 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no earlier than 6 weeks but 8 is better and you should get them vaccinated 2-3 days before they go to their new homes (have the people pay for the vaccinations)
NEVER NEVER give kittens away to people you dont know.. very few "free to good home" kittens actually get good homes.. if you have some you dont have people that are going to take them.. take them to the SPCA so they can properly screen potential new owners better than you can.. people who are looking for cheap snake food dont go to the SPCA...
then spay the mom - every kitten you find homes for means somebody elses kittens did not find a home
2006-11-13 02:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think its about 8 weeks from the time of birth, i would suggest having your female spayed cause i dont think you would want anymore litters after this
2006-11-13 04:42:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
like 8 weeks
2006-11-13 02:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Lillie 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
8 weeks minimum. Most states have some statute (law) that you must follow. Some newspapers actually state that law in the "Pets" section of the classified ads.
2006-11-16 08:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by LEW 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximately 6-7 weeks.They should be eating at leased 7 days on thier own away from thier mother,weaned ,away from thier mother.Also they become at risk for diseases after they are weaned and should begin immunizations immediately after weaning.Thier mothers milk has everything they need to keep free of disease while they are nursing but once weaned they are at risk for disease.Good Luck Carolyn P.S. Don,t forget worming kittens are born with worms ,both mom and kittens need worming.See your vet!!!!At least call him he will answer your questions best!
2006-11-13 02:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You have to wait 8 weeks.
2006-11-13 02:14:15 · answer #11 · answered by meme_bubbasparxxx 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋