kittens found in garden, what to do?

[MysweetAudrina]

My dh found a young female cat with 2 kittens in our open shed on Saturday. They were up high in a box. The mothers is not tame and she scampered. I didn't pick up the kittens but they appeared to be quite young. My problem is that we have a Tom cat and I am worried that he might harm the kittens. We have been leaving food for the mother and we have observed her eating it from a distance. She is very skittish. My cat is aware they are there and he spent some time sitting in the shed yesterday but not really bothering them or looking to bothered by their presence.

I am just wondering what the best thing to do is. I don't want to remove the kittens from the mother as they are too young and she probably has the best chance of protecting them. I would hate however if my cat hurt or killed the kittens.

Any advice please?

Hi, Luna and Cleo are doing fine. Luna is very protective over her now and every time she tries to climb out of her basket she hauls her back in. We held a funeral yesterday and the boy who made them the box attended and we planted a flower at her little grave. Am off work for mid term so will bring them to vet for check up.

We held a funeral yesterday and the boy who made them the box attended and we planted a flower at her little grave.

Ah that's sweet. I hope your Dc (and you) are not too upset.
So sad the little one didn't make it but I hope Luna and Cleo continue to do well.
Well done, OP 👍

Ahh, that is very sweet that the little boy who made the box was there too. A lovely little ceremony.
Keep us updated on how beautiful Luna and Cleo doing after the vet check up.

Oh, this dropped off my watchlist and I missed the updates. That little boy is at it again, making me cry.

So sorry OP, but you're all doing a wonderful thing and atleast the little fluff was in the warmth and loved during his short life.

I hope all goes well with the vets