Why is Momma Cat moving the kittens?

Someone once told me that to ensure the safety of her kittens a mother cat would try to relocate the kittens to several places after the kittens are born. This is to avoid the male cats from sniffing and finding where the kittens are. Some male cats are known to eat kittens.

It seems like a safety issue. All of course cats usually leave the cats in one location for awhile, and then move them somewhere else because that location is more safe and more central to what she thinks is best for her and the kittens.

you can never really tell the reason that they move them around, but some of the reason's i've found is that you could be moving them too much, too much contact with the kittens, or she just doesn't like the area their in. But at this age, the reason she's moving them probably has to do with the fact that their either already moving, or they will be soon, walking and such, she probably just wants them to be somewhere she feels most comfortable having them in that state. Don't worry, just remember 9 times out of 10 no matter how many times you move them back, until she's satisfied she's going to keep moving them.

Obviously that place is not appropriate for them anymore. She needs to move them , and let her. She needs to start teaching them to get around, socialise , toilet and all the other little things that she has to teach them. She feels safe enough to move them to another place now.

I think it is a safety issue more than anything else. My cat gave birth in the bedroom on the floor next to the head of the bed on my side. She was so proud. After a week she moved them to the closet, then to the hall closet, after that she tried the spare room. She would just carry them around and it seems like she was trying to show then hide them from everyone. Mom is gone now but my two babies are hers and they turned out pretty well. I wouldn't worry to much about her moving them around I think it is probably the natural thing to do.

It sounds like she thinks they are ready to start exploring their environment and they need to be able to crawl around. Also cats instinctively move their babies so that other animals won't find them. Most animals will do this. My cats always moved their kittens at 3-4 weeks of age. They would also start bringing prey for them to play with and chew on. I know that is gross but it's nature. most likely if you leave the door open she will move them again.

Hi. One of my cats also gave birth the other day in our room. I asked my husband to move the kitties to the kitchen because I don't want to ruin the carpet and the smell. My cat is so angry when we moved them, she was meowing so hard to us. Then she went back and back again to that location where she gave birth and sounds like crying. She was thinking that still some kittens are left there. Anyways, somebody told me that cats moved their babies location 7 times. I don't have any sceintific evidence, but he told me it's true. Maybe that's why your cats moved her babies.

When cats are in the wild they are desperate to protect their litter. Moving the kittens is part of this need. As the kittens get older they start to have a proper smell and can attract enemies to the nest. So if you have many nests and you rotate the kittens between them then the smell doesn't get too strong in any one of them. Also, as the kittens start to explore, it helps if they know more than one nest if they get lost. Just let instinct take it's course and maybe help it a bit by planning ahead and prepare nice dark cupboards with a blanket in it or under a bed.

There are many differing opinions on why mother cats do this at about 3-4 weeks, but they generally all do it. Most veterinarians will tell you that this is normal. More than likely, she feels that she knows the best place for her kittens, and if you just leave her to pick the spot, they will all be just fine. She is probably trying to teach them where they can go and can't go. They are of an age to start exploring on their own, and she will allow them more freedom in the next week or two. She should also start weaning them next week or the week after, so be sure to provide enough food for them, too. She will start teaching them how to eat cat food in the next few days. There is no need to worry. She knows what she is doing. You will probably have to keep a closer eye on your two-year-old for a couple of weeks, but this can be a good learning experience for child and kittens alike. If there is no danger to either, just let nature run its course, and offer guidance to your two-year-old as necessary.

My cat used to do this as well. I'm thinking that perhaps she doesnt like this spot anymore. Perhaps she feels like the bathtub is too 'open' if you will. If I were you i would allow the cat to move them wherever she pleases, although you say the kids will get into them- just watch for about a day and i'm sure she as well will realize this is not the best spot either. Surely she will move the kittens again. After all... mother knows best.

I'm thinking that she doesn't think the bathroom is a safe place for them any longer, and she's trying to move them to a safer place. Maybe it's because people go into the bathroom sometimes. When my cat had kittens a few years ago, she had them in the corner of my bedroom on a bunch of blankets. A couple of weeks later she tried to move them into my dresser. So, I'm not really sure why cats feel the need to move their kittens, other than trying to keep them safe.

i would think it could be 1 of 2 reasons she ether does not want you to bother them or she thinks it is time for them to move around