When will she give birth?

[mapo5]

Hey guys. I forgot to mark on the calendar when she was in heat but I know she's creeping up on her due date and it should be BEFORE the 12th. She ate this morning so I don't think it'll be the next 24 hrs. Any guesses?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi!

Maybe something in here will help;

How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth? [Answered] - TheCatSite

"When my cat will give birth?" is a common question for expectant cat owners. This article offers a practical guide to recognizing the signs of imminent birth in cats, including changes in behavior, appetite, and body temperature. Learn how to prepare and respond responsibly to ensure a safe and...

thecatsite.com

And here are more to help as you go through this, in case you haven't seen them;

Pregnant Cat? What To Prepare For The Birth - TheCatSite

So you know your cat is pregnant. This means she's actually going to have kittens, and you need to be there for her for the delivery. Cats make good mothers and are generally very proficient (and, alas, prolific) mothers. Around the world, feral cats deliver kittens with no human help and...

thecatsite.com

Help! My Cat Is Having Kittens! - The Essential Guide For Worried Owners - TheCatSite

Learn about cat birth and what to do when your feline is having kittens. Understand the process and handle it with confidence.

thecatsite.com

Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives) - TheCatSite

As every rescuer knows, you must carefully monitor the progress of tiny newborn kittens. Weighing the kittens is an imperative preventive measure in making sure all kittens thrive and make it to adulthood. Kittens grow fast during those first few weeks, doubling their own body weight every few...

thecatsite.com

How Old Do Kittens Have To Be To Leave Their Mother? [Answered] - TheCatSite

How old do kittens have to be before they can leave their mother? Learn the recommended age range, importance of socialization, & exceptions.

thecatsite.com

"Kittens To Good Homes" - How To Find A Good Forever Home For Your Kittens - TheCatSite

Discover strategies to find a loving home for your kittens. We guide you through the process, ensuring they are placed in caring homes.

thecatsite.com

 

[mapo5]

My cat had kittens on Valentine's day. She moved them from her birthing box to the cabinet we keep the blankets in yesterday (and totally freaked me out). But the biggest of the 3 and most advanced has been trying to crawl away and explore. The cabinet is about a foot off of the floor. I'm concerned he is going to crawl out and get hurt. The other 2 seems perfectly content to sleep and nurse next to mama.
Should I intervene? And if so, how?
Attaching a picture of the space and my other cat showing me where they went.

 

[mapo5]

Thank you! She had the kittens on Valentine's day.

 

[Furballsmom]

Thanks for the update .

 

[Furballsmom]

Will she allow you to touch them (and weigh them)?
Try taking a couple blankets they've been sleeping on, and move them somewhere safer. Be sure they have a way to keep warm when mama starts to leave them. A heating pad set on low with a couple towels over it, with space so they can move off of it can help

 

[StefanZ]

Or lay a couple of blankets under the nest. So if biggie falls down, he falls on something softish.

 

[mapo5]

Or lay a couple of blankets under the nest. So if biggie falls down, he falls on something softish.

Yeah, that's true. That might be one of the only things mama will let me do anyway. I think if I mess with her "nest" one more time (to switch out towels) she'll kill me in my sleep.

 

[di and bob]

If mama is that protective, I would definitely leave her be. Just make sure to handle the kittens as much as she will allow as they get older to get them socialized. One of the sweetest things I know is to have a tiny kitten with their eyes still closed hiss at you when you pick them up!

 

[mapo5]

She really isn't that bad but definitely isn't happy. She grabbed one back from me one time. It was hilarious. I was just checking his eyes because they looked a little weepy and she grabbed him back and looked at me like "what is wrong with you?!"
I just think it's funny she will give birth on me and leave that kitten with me but carries them off when I change the towels,
The kittens seem fine socially already luckily. The big boy was the first born that she left with me and he crawls to me whenever he smells me, even before he opened his eyes.

 

[mapo5]

Will she allow you to touch them (and weigh them)?
Try taking a couple blankets they've been sleeping on, and move them somewhere safer. Be sure they have a way to keep warm when mama starts to leave them. A heating pad set on low with a couple towels over it, with space so they can move off of it can help

Sorry I missed this reply yesterday.
She will, just not for long before she gets irritated with me. Mama has started to leave them already. I need to come to a compromise with her. Lol.

 

[Furballsmom]

lol

Mama has started to leave them already.

...just be sure the babies are able to stay warm .

hang in there - keep an eye on your little wanderer