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How to Foster a Feral Mama Cat and Kittens - 10 Essential Tips

Offered By: Kitten Lady via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Learn essential strategies for fostering a feral cat and her kittens in this informative 26-minute video. Discover how to create an appropriate environment, safely handle the felines, and manage the mother cat's transitions. Understand the timeline for kitten socialization, medical care considerations, and the importance of returning the mother to her original habitat. Gain insights on fostering objectives, focusing on kitten socialization rather than taming the feral mother. Explore proper scheduling techniques and learn why reuniting the mother with her kittens may take up to 48 hours. This comprehensive guide provides ten crucial tips to ensure successful fostering of feral feline families.

Syllabus

Intro
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW about fostering a feral mama and babies
Set up your space properly
It can take 24-48 hours for mama to accept babies
Practice safe handling of kittens and mama
Medical support is possible for mama
Taming a feral mama is NOT the goal!
The babies can be socialized for adoption
Schedule your timeline properly
PLAN TO RETURN MAMA WHEN BABIES ARE 5 WEEKS OLD


Taught by

Kitten Lady

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