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Usually, the mother cat will find a safe place to nest the kittens. When choosing a nest, it usually looks for places that have the following characteristics: quiet, dark, dry, and away from beasts, male cats or curious humans. Occasionally, cats may not make a wise choice of nest because they are naive, encountering changing conditions, or simply making the wrong choice. In this case, you may have to move the kittens to a better position to keep them safe.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preparing to move a newborn cat's nest

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   Select a new nest for the mother and the kittens. Ask yourself a few questions like the following before moving the kittens: Is the new space discreet enough that the mother won't move the nest? Is there a space for the mother to lie down? Is there an extra safe space (located a bit away from the cat's nest) for water and cat food bowls?
   • The chosen place should be a quiet place. This means that the house should be away from loud noises in the house, away from TVs, telephones and radios so cats cannot hear.
   • The new place is not drained by the wind and if it is cold or air-conditioned, the temperature should be adjusted accordingly: between 24 and 27 degrees C is ideal. There are some suitable places such as a cabinet in the living room or a bedroom that is rarely used. You can also choose a quiet corner in the laundry room or living room. The warm, dry basement is also an ideal spot for a new nursery.

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   Make a new drive after selecting a location. A cardboard box that is as long and wide as the mother cat makes it a good nest. A storage basket can also be used as a cat nest if the openings are less than 3 cm wide. If they are larger, the newborn cat may slip over, be injured, or get cold.

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   Line the nest with clean, disposable clothes, blankets or towels. Place these in a quiet place and keep the loaves, food bowls and water available. You need to make the place attractive to the mother cat just as you wish to create a safe and warm nest for your newborn cat. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Reposition the newborn cat's nest

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   Get the mother cat out of her current position by giving her some delicious food. Shredded cooked chicken pieces or canned fish spoon are good options. You need to lure the mother out of the nest, but not too far away. It is important that the mother cat sees what you are doing from a close distance.

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   Pick the kitten out of the old nest, making sure to hold your hand firmly so they don't fall to the floor. When handled, newborn cats will often cry for their mother. Don't let their "meows" distract you. Please continue to carry them to a safe location.

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   Take the mother cat with you to a new location. Let the mother see you placing the kittens down. It is best if the mother cat follows the kittens to a new nest.
   • The mother cat can react violently when you touch the kitten. Wear long sleeves and thick gloves if you are concerned that the mother is trying to protect the kittens from handling.

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   Let the kittens and the mother lie still. Close the door after all the kittens and the mother are in the new nest. During the day, only check the situation a few times to give your family time to get used to the new nest.
   • The mother cat may not like the new nest, and will try to move and hide the kittens again. Remember this carefully and choose discreet locations so that the mother cannot do this.
   • Give the mother a treat once or twice a day. Continue doing this for a few days so it will be easier to accept the newer drive.

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   Let the cat's family take care of themselves for a few days to adjust to the new nest. Close the exit from that drive. The mother cat often intends to move her kittens if she suddenly sees that her family is in danger. The mother cat may be a little irritable at first, but will gradually calm down. Make sure the mother and the kittens have everything they need, and that the mother is taking good care of the kitten. advertisement

Advice

• If you need to move the nest further away, put the newborn cat in the bag with the mother so that they are not separated from each other.