VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

GESTATION, KITTENING AND WEANING

• The gestation period for cats is between 63–67 days, with an average length of 66 days.
• The size of a litter averages three to five kittens, with the first litter usually smaller than subsequent litters.
• Kittens are weaned at between six and seven weeks, and
• Females can have two to three litters per year
• Cats are ready to go to new homes at about 12 weeks old, or when they are ready to leave their mother.