Need help on capturing feral kittens

[rezinn]

Originally posted by: pontifex
baby stealer!!!

!! had me laughing though

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO
Our cat litterbox trained himself. Right in the flowerbeds

If they are burying, their mom taught them

 

[SSSnail]

Hi freaking hate those feral kittens, I tried piercing howl, hamstring, whatever and they just shift shape and run away. Damn annoying if you ask me.

 

[Vehemence]

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Hi freaking hate those feral kittens, I tried piercing howl, hamstring, whatever and they just shift shape and run away. Damn annoying if you ask me.

Probably had a flag too, that son of a bitch

 

[George P Burdell]

Originally posted by: Modelworks
The mother cat is still looking at me with an evil eye. I feel kind of bad because she trusted me and I stole her babies.

Legendary!

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: torpid
If they are REALLY young then you need to take a lot of extra precautions to ensure the health of the kittens. I think it's something as crazy as feeding them water from a dropper every two hours, but you should google around to see how to take care of kittens < 2 weeks old. Do NOT feed them random food in your house, they will possibly die.

If they are running around and eating cooked beef he put out they are old enough to be cared for like any other kitten.

I don't think you know much about animals yet alone cats.

Also the mother will train 'litterbox' habits. This is a huge problem with many taking kittens too early whether feral or not.

It sets them up for the inevitable euthanasia or dumping them in the woods that so many do already when they tire of cats.

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Linflas

Originally posted by: torpid
If they are REALLY young then you need to take a lot of extra precautions to ensure the health of the kittens. I think it's something as crazy as feeding them water from a dropper every two hours, but you should google around to see how to take care of kittens < 2 weeks old. Do NOT feed them random food in your house, they will possibly die.

If they are running around and eating cooked beef he put out they are old enough to be cared for like any other kitten.

I don't think you know much about animals yet alone cats.

Also the mother will train 'litterbox' habits. This is a huge problem with many taking kittens too early whether feral or not.

It sets them up for the inevitable euthanasia or dumping them in the woods that so many do already when they tire of cats.

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

I don't think all kittens learn to use the litterbox on their own; but humans can definitely train them relatively easily. I didn't know that kittens that are < 2 weeks wouldn't be eating solid food that was left out. That's good to know.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Linflas

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

News for you Francis...the crazy cat lady owns far more cats than you, but that doesn't make her knowledgeable.

Try 7 years of Zoology and working for a veteranian that handles a zoo as well.

I am willing to bet you are doing the 'right thing' with those 9 cats and they are all indoors only right?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: dNor

Originally posted by: SSSnail
Hi freaking hate those feral kittens, I tried piercing howl, hamstring, whatever and they just shift shape and run away. Damn annoying if you ask me.

Probably had a flag too, that son of a bitch

WoW just WoW.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Linflas

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

News for you Francis...the crazy cat lady owns far more cats than you, but that doesn't make her knowledgeable.

Try 7 years of Zoology and working for a veteranian that handles a zoo as well.

I am willing to bet you are doing the 'right thing' with those 9 cats and they are all indoors only right?

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it? :Q

 

[imported_Imp]

Big cage + food + spring door.

We had "feral" cats in our backyard when I was a kid. They lived under our backyard porch and the mother would be ready to kick your ass if you got remotely close. Oh, and it had kittens. One time, they managed to kill and drag some large, white rat into their den. Our neighbour, who I think had a friend who worked for animal control, helped cage and bait them.

 

[BladeVenom]

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Well, I don't think tigers and lions use litterboxes, but I could be wrong.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Well, I don't think tigers and lions use litterboxes, but I could be wrong.

Only because no one wants to train them.

"Hey now, you can't crap-"

*GRRRRRRR*

"Ok, ok, go ahead. Proceed."

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Also the poster precluded 'animal' knowledge...not just cat.

Torpid needs to learn to read, maybe the eighth grade SRA's will be enlightening next year.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Also the poster precluded 'animal' knowledge...not just cat.

Torpid needs to learn to read, maybe the eighth grade SRA's will be enlightening next year.

I can read just fine, thank you. I just don't get why you working for a zoo makes you any more qualified to offer advice on cats, as you strongly implied in your post.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Also the poster precluded 'animal' knowledge...not just cat.

Torpid needs to learn to read, maybe the eighth grade SRA's will be enlightening next year.

I can read just fine, thank you. I just don't get why you working for a zoo makes you any more qualified to offer advice on cats, as you strongly implied in your post.

Did I say I worked for a zoo? I said I had 7 years of Zoology. I worked for a veternarian that also was the head vet for a zoo.

As such I saw everything from anacondas to zebras along with pups and cats mixed in.

Thank you, please pull through.

 

[Modelworks]

Quick update:
I made a place for the kittens in a spare room . Used some cardboard to make an area walled off that is about 20 sq. ft.
Placed some old sheets inside in the corner and went to the store and bought some goat milk and canned cat food.
I left the goat milk at room temp and placed both the milk and food in the enclosure. They are eating both the milk and food and really seemed to be starving. Two kittens ate a can of cat food.

They are right now curled up around each other sleeping. So far so good.

I do have a plan for them otherwise I wouldn't have captured them . If I can get them to be just a slightly bit social I have a sister who has a farmhouse and barn and has been looking for some cats. These would be perfect for her.



Pictures coming soon.


Also the mother apparently forgives me because I just fed her some milk and food at the door, and she didn't even try to run.

 

[torpid]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: BladeVenom

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it?

Domesticated cats aren't that much different from the rest.

Also the poster precluded 'animal' knowledge...not just cat.

Torpid needs to learn to read, maybe the eighth grade SRA's will be enlightening next year.

I can read just fine, thank you. I just don't get why you working for a zoo makes you any more qualified to offer advice on cats, as you strongly implied in your post.

Did I say I worked for a zoo? I said I had 7 years of Zoology. I worked for a veternarian that also was the head vet for a zoo.

As such I saw everything from anacondas to zebras along with pups and cats mixed in.

Thank you, please pull through.

Sounds to me like you worked for the zoo. You worked for the vet. Vet worked for the zoo. You saw zebras and anacondas. You therefore worked for the zoo. Unless you happened to see zebras and anacondas that weren't zoo animals, in which case your local city should enact more stringent policies on what animals can be kept as pets.

If you did work for a small animal / pet vet, then I don't understand how you can believe it's a big deal to train a cat to use a litterbox. It's not that hard at all.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Quick update:
I made a place for the kittens in a spare room . Used some cardboard to make an area walled off that is about 20 sq. ft.
Placed some old sheets inside in the corner and went to the store and bought some goat milk and canned cat food.
I left the goat milk at room temp and placed both the milk and food in the enclosure. They are eating both the milk and food and really seemed to be starving. Two kittens ate a can of cat food.

They are right now curled up around each other sleeping. So far so good.

I do have a plan for them otherwise I wouldn't have captured them . If I can get them to be just a slightly bit social I have a sister who has a farmhouse and barn and has been looking for some cats. These would be perfect for her.



Pictures coming soon.


Also the mother apparently forgives me because I just fed her some milk and food at the door, and she didn't even try to run.

See if you can look at her boobies to see if she's still nursing. It would be best if they could nurse. If they're only a week or two old that is way to soon to be off her milk.

And if they're as young as I think they are they'll need a heating pad as well.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: torpid

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Linflas

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

News for you Francis...the crazy cat lady owns far more cats than you, but that doesn't make her knowledgeable.

Try 7 years of Zoology and working for a veteranian that handles a zoo as well.

I am willing to bet you are doing the 'right thing' with those 9 cats and they are all indoors only right?

Your zoo has domesticated cats in it? :Q

Zoos often contract out to vets with exotics experience. For instance the Aquarium in Denver contracts with a particular vet professor from CSU in Ft. Collins, because he has particular experience with aquatic animals. Meanwhile, larger zoos and aquariums will have their own vet staff on site. The vets being contracted to will usually bring their own techs along for the ride because the experience is a good thing and they're an extra set of hands, capable of working with animals.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

In a thread about cats started by a guy with the lion avatar, the first three responses come from members with the wildcat avatar, then someone chimes in with the panther avatar... There's skullduggery afoot, I can sense it.

Did anyone else read "Need help on capturing feral kittens" and immediately assume the OP was making a stew?

 

[Modelworks]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Modelworks
Quick update:
I made a place for the kittens in a spare room . Used some cardboard to make an area walled off that is about 20 sq. ft.
Placed some old sheets inside in the corner and went to the store and bought some goat milk and canned cat food.
I left the goat milk at room temp and placed both the milk and food in the enclosure. They are eating both the milk and food and really seemed to be starving. Two kittens ate a can of cat food.

They are right now curled up around each other sleeping. So far so good.

I do have a plan for them otherwise I wouldn't have captured them . If I can get them to be just a slightly bit social I have a sister who has a farmhouse and barn and has been looking for some cats. These would be perfect for her.



Pictures coming soon.


Also the mother apparently forgives me because I just fed her some milk and food at the door, and she didn't even try to run.

See if you can look at her boobies to see if she's still nursing. It would be best if they could nurse. If they're only a week or two old that is way to soon to be off her milk.

And if they're as young as I think they are they'll need a heating pad as well.

I'm pretty sure they are about 5 or 6 weeks old. They have a set of teeth on both bottom and top of their mouths. I wish I had my camera for a few pics.

They are about 8 inches long so they aren't really small.

Right now I'm just trying to keep them in a quiet area and I closed the AC vent that is in the ceiling so it won't blow directly onto them.

 

[spidey07]

Oh, if they're able to scamper around on their own and appear to have really good balance and energy then yeah, 5-6 weeks sounds right. I missed the part about you not being able to catch them. In that case you're doing what you need to and it's ok to ween and get them on wet kitten food and water. Give them lots of loving/petting when you feed them and they'll associate you with mom = really good kitties.

 

[pstylesss]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: Linflas

News for you sparky, I have probably forgotten more about animals than you think you know. We currently have 9 cats, 4 dogs, 3 red earred slider turtles, 3 parakeets, and even a guinea pig. We have dealt with kittens from the moment they came out including having to remove the membrane surrounding the newly born kitten and cutting the cord. When those kittens were ready to be weaned we actually took them to Montreal with us while the mother stayed behind to get spayed and finally get all her checks and shots that we couldn't get done when we took her in off the street due to her pregnancy. They are all are fine using the litterbox and picked it up all by themselves while mom was 600 miles south in Virginia. We also have 3 cats that were feral just like the ones the OP described that we trapped and have been living healthy normal lives in our house since 2000 so I think I know a little bit about cats and kittens.

News for you Francis...the crazy cat lady owns far more cats than you, but that doesn't make her knowledgeable.

Try 7 years of Zoology and working for a veteranian that handles a zoo as well.

I am willing to bet you are doing the 'right thing' with those 9 cats and they are all indoors only right?

No matter how high your qualifications on kitten care, I think we can all agree that you are very annoying. Please, shut the hell up. Thanks :thumbsup: