Is there a simple way to tame my kittens??

Question

My cat, Malikia, just had kittens about a month ago. One of them is very tame, she just was on her own. The other five are wild, one in particular. I know that they can be tamed, but are their any other ways other than bringing them in and playing with them for a while??

Answer 1

I've tamed many many cats/kittens from the time I was a child.
Catch one and hold it close to your heart, but don't be excited- be calm. You want it to hear your calm, steady heartbeat. Hold it close to you and cuddle, pet, and talk sweetly to the one you are holding until it relaxes against you. Do this daily. Some are a little more stubborn than others, but most will take to you quickly.
I have one from a litter that was hidden now that I'm taming. He's a wild little thing, but he allows me to pick him up and feed him. His sister tamed immediately and purrs all over me.
Do not squirt with water, tap noses or anything negative- they will associate pain with humans and dislike people if you do at this young age.
BTW, if you can't catch them daily, get a cat carrier and keep them in for a bit while you're taming them. Place a small litter box, food and water in there so play time is fun time with you. You want them to feel safe and secure for the most success in taming.
Best of luck!

Answer 2

Hi and greetings from Germany;
I spend 11 years in Africa were I had the pleasure to work with different kind of wild cat's, and I can tell you that there is no magic quick way to domesticated them; is like with humans, they have to get use to some one, of course you can make them come to you with FOOD, animal will go to the providers, Love is very important but you must remember that Cat's are the one who decided where to be , we are there servants... You should thing of the cats like they were little people, wild and full of live, just remember to set rules, buy them jummy things, toy are not really required as cat's are happy to play with a piece of paper as long you play with, remember that you are there provider.

Have fun
Brgds/Robi

Answer 3

They need to be handled and played with as much as possible RIGHT NOW. If they are not socialised during the first eight to twelve weeks it will be too late to socialise them afterwards. It sounds as if Malikia is not particularly human-friendly and the kittens are learning from her behaviour.

Answer 4

Yeah it's good to handle them as much as possible. And while they are interacting your going to have to just keep telling them "no" with whatever sort of discipline you decided. (squirt with a water bottle- flick on the nose- or tap on the bottom) Sooner or later they will realize what no means- and when it's said not to do it or something ouchie is going to happen. lol But remember- they are KITTENS!! :) They are going to be very playful and hyper- that's their nature. If it's gettin in the way put them in a designated room where they can't disturb anyone or get in the way. Good luck!!! :)

Answer 5

Hand-feed them. I had one which had been brought up in a cattery with little handling - she finished up thinking I was her Mum because her only food came via me. Of course I then had to cope with a cat who slept wrapped around my neck and howled whenever she couldn't find me!

Answer 6

You have to bring them in, all of them, and play with them, keep them indoors during this time, along with mom, she can teach them about litterboxes and stuff, while you teach them about humans, and help wean them when they are ready.

Answer 7

Hi,
When they do something wrong, Squirt them with water.
Trust me it works!

Answer 8

just handel them as much as poss

Answer 9

Shock collars. That, or properly socialize them like your supposed to.