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Feral kitten in garden

NeonCookies · 2016-08-08 21:19:10

So, after hearing a cat howling all night last night (lots of cats around our house so not necessarily a weird thing!) A kitten appeared in our garden this afternoon all alone. At a guess, he's 4-6 weeks old and absolutely terrified of myself and my boyfriend. I doubt he's ever been around people. He hid down beside the…

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#32 12-08-2016 06:52PM

taytobreath

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I only saw this thread now, your very good op and your bf. I watched the video, keep doing what u are doing ye are nearly there, dont try to catch him with your hands because the kitten will panic and tear the hands off you. Patience and some food is the way to a kittens heart. Food (ham) in your hand and make him eat the food from your hand.

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#33 13-08-2016 05:08PM

kathleen37

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Yes - my experience of taming ferals is that first contact should be while they are eating. And slowly slowly as teeth and claws are quick!!!

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