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Join our community of cat lovers on the Mumsnet Cat forum for kitten advice and help with cat behaviour.

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Join our community of cat lovers on the Mumsnet Cat forum for kitten advice and help with cat behaviour.

The litter tray

Can't wait no more.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 20:40

all my new things have come for my kitten today and all set up ready and waiting.

Was supposed to have her tomorrow but the breeder has messaged me saying that she is not 100% confident that the kitten is ready due to picky eating so giving it an extra few days.

Wish I could pick her up now lol.

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cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 20:44

How old is she now?

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 20:47

She is 7 weeks and been waiting forever. The breeder don't rehouse the kitten in weeks she rehoused when the kittens are ready.

I swear being overdue was quicker than waiting for miss kitty cat.

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cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 20:51

Hah! I've never had a Siamese from their breeder in less than 12-14 weeks!

7 weeks is pretty young - she'll do much better for being a little longer with Mum.

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chockbic · 05/08/2015 20:56

What colour is she?

Don't forget the pics

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 20:58

I know just getting rather broody for her now.

I have taken her a blanket and a few toys so will bring a familiar scent home.

It's just a waiting game now

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 20:59

The only one I got.

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cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 21:01

Oh she's a real sweetie.

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chockbic · 05/08/2015 21:01

Good idea about leaving things with her.

She is lovely.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 21:09

I already have her insured and booked her in with a vet my mil has used for decades.

The vet had 1 space available as it's got a good reputation so grabbed it.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 21:54

Update had a message saying she is getting very playful.

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cozietoesie · 05/08/2015 21:57

Keep cool.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 05/08/2015 21:59

She looks a very intelligent cat. I'd leave her with mum until 8 weeks.

You cant beat a mum wash and hug.

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Corygal · 05/08/2015 22:03

She is exquisite. Mind you, I would be frothing already to get her at home, so although she's in the right place, I sympathise.

When an old friend got a huge ginger cat, I woke up at 6am for 10 days running with excitement. And texted her in hope - think that is the definition of oversharing.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 05/08/2015 22:08

I knew I should of waited till get the things.

I have already spent £200 on her and she is not even home yet.

Still got to get food but going to wait till I know when she is coming.

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cyclerunmum · 06/08/2015 05:26

Piper she is gorgeous!

You are lucky she has such a good breeder looking out for her. My 7 week old kitten, although good now, has had me terrified over every tiny thing, as I am scared she will suddenly not make it! Although she is very cute and tiny, it has made me realise just how vulnerable they are at this age. I am sure my little one would have benefitted from some more time with mum, but it wasn't to be!

I am now totally in love with her already though so completely understand your impatience :) not long now

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BeautifulBatman · 06/08/2015 05:29

7 weeks is too young to separate a kitten from its mother. What kind of 'breeder' are they?

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BeautifulBatman · 06/08/2015 05:32

Is the cat a particular breed? It's very cute but just looks like a domestic moggy to me.

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Hurr1cane · 06/08/2015 07:37

I'd be very wary of taking one home under at least 8 weeks, even if they're ready as in eating and litter training they still have to learn social skills off their mum.

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BeautifulBatman · 06/08/2015 07:44

Exactly hurr1cane - just because a kitten is weaned it doesn't mean it's ready to leave. That's why I'm questioning the 'breeder'.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 06/08/2015 22:54

She is a very good breeder. She will not let the kittens go until the kitten is ready.

She think it may be another week yet.

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 06/08/2015 22:58

I think it's a domestic cat.

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BeautifulBatman · 07/08/2015 09:51

If they're just domestic moggies, why is she breeding at all??? Are there not enough homeless cats in rescues already? Where did you find her, gumtree???

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SacredHeart · 07/08/2015 09:56

My kittens came to me at 14 weeks and only when they were really ready. Between 6-14 they learn to socialise, not bite, not use claws etc (as their siblings will cry when they do).

Moreover at 13 weeks my babies were still nursing off mum for comfort. I personal I would be pushing for as close to 14 weeks with their mother - in the long run it will help the cat be happy, confident and reduce the need to bite and scratch train.

The wait is tough but it is all the process of getting a beautiful, happy companion.

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cozietoesie · 07/08/2015 10:00

I acquired Oneago at 12 weeks but then he'd been hand-reared and was more than ready to come to me - and the breeder trusted me to continue her work. I have a feeling that 14 weeks is the standard for Siamese breeders nowadays.

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SacredHeart · 07/08/2015 10:12

12-14 weeks is the standard for TICA & GCCF breeders, yes.

However This is because these breeders care for the welfare and development of their cats, not because pedigree cats are special or have additional requirements - all cats should and deserve to have this time, it's just that only reputable breeders care and actually do it.