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Last Summer after my city finally decided to sponsor TNR. After speaking with the local Code Enforcement officer .I registered the about 12 feral cats that frequent my house for food as a "colony ". Even though it really wasn't a topical colony. Code Enforcement said this would be pro active measure to prevent a colony from starting.As a beginner Trapper I had much to learn. After trapping cats in the "Have a heart Trap" there was the problem of getting them out.I probably could have won a prize on America's funnest home video's. But at the time it wasn't funny to me or the cat. And one incident the possum.So I bought a divider that allowed me to keep them back from the spring door enough to open it. Then the City gave me two other traps that have loops holding the door. The cats were able to reach over the trip plate and eat the food. I finally caught the "Momma" Cat in the "have a heart" trap on a Friday afternoon. So I thought I just turn her loose and catch her next week. Well that didn't happen and she would not even go near the traps again. I managed to catch every other cat but one male Momma Cats husband and her. One cat was so wild I couldn't get close enough to tell it's sex. After traveling 30 miles to the Vet. I took the cover off the cage and the Vet said she's already been fixed. She then pointed out her ear had been tipped. Boy did I feel like a fool in front of all those other trappers. The I used another persons trap made out of a crate that had a Plexi glass drop door. Momma Cat managed to get out before the door dropped. So I spent the winter trying to regain her trust. She's had another litter and they are now five weeks old. I purchased a new Tomahalk Cat drop box and transfer cage. I set it up two days ago and feed Momma Cat under it for the first time yesterday. Now I am wondering if I should Trap her now or wait until the kittens come to eat with her? I've got to catch them before they get too old.The last litter could not be adopted out. I think I know where the nest is. Any experienced trappers have any idea's?