2007-09-20 12:22:27 · 20 answers · asked by amanda p 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
usually 9 weeks
2007-09-20 12:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Missy W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, they need to be at least 13 weeks old. By this time, they've learnt the biggest part of well-adapted, social behavior from their mom and littermates.
It varies per kitten though, some aren't even ready to leave then, and still very much need their mom for comfort a couple of weeks longer.
Here in Holland, giving kittens away under age 8 weeks is against the law, but cat associations set a rule for their members that kittens shouldn't leave under 13 weeks of age.
They have good reasons for that, one of the most important being that cats that are separated from their mother too early often develop behavioral problems.
2007-09-20 13:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many kittens we have had in to our rescue are not fully weaned at 6 weeks old so this is much too young.
I wouldn't recommend letting them go until they are at least 10 weeks old, preferably 12.
2007-09-21 01:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by ELLE T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can go as early as 6 weeks if they are not pedigree cats however you need to make sure they are weaned and know how to use a cat litter tray.
if they are pedigree ones then its 8 weeks onwards.
i myself wont let any kittens go until at least 8 weeks as this way they can have their jabs before they go and make sure I have wormed them too. they should also be quite happy to eat and drink and use the litter tray just like mommy so their shouldnt be any problems for the new owner.
2007-09-20 22:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by Paul S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kittens can be taken away from their mothers at 8 weeks however it is recomended that they stay untill 10 weeks old to fully be prepared
2007-09-24 10:20:21 · answer #5 · answered by teddyskitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi it is best between 6-8weeks after this time kittens find it hard to adapted to there new family our kittens are 4weeks old justed started to wean them so hopefully in 3weeks they will be ready to go to there new homes i was told all this off a lady who has a cat rescue home for over 40yrs
2007-09-23 23:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 9 to 10 weeks old . Or maybe 8 .
I'm not sure sorry. but maybe you want to call a friend or vet about it to be sure.
2007-09-20 12:32:05 · answer #7 · answered by Taylorr.™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they need to learn the basics of a cat, so thats about 2 months, and take a lot of pics cause kittens are just ADORABLE
2007-09-20 13:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to worm them at least twice, and take them for their vaccines at 7-8 weeks. Then they can go to new homes.
SPAY the mother so there are no more kittens!!!!!
2007-09-20 12:40:01 · answer #9 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At least 8 weeks and eating regular food.
2007-09-24 12:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by the fnho 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋