Take Care of Outside Kittens

Caring for kittens outside, whether because they can't be moved, or you're unable to keep them indoors for whatever reason, is possible provided that you take the time to care for them and to get them used to human contact.

Steps

 * 1) Feed the kittens 2-3 times a day.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Bathe the kittens at least every two weeks.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Make the kittens a suitable bed. If the bed is outside, suitable items for a bed include a barrel, a crate, a sturdy cardboard box, etc. If you have a barrel :[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) *Cut a small hole in it;
 * 5) *Line with newspaper;
 * 6) *Add hay, old clothes, or any kind of bedding to it.
 * 7) Make sure the kittens have access to clean water.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 8) Love your kittens. This means spending time with them to get them accustomed to human beings and contact. Cats that are not used to human beings turn wild and are very hard to keep; this endangers their future prospects for survival around humans.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 9) Find suitable homes. Being outside, your kittens will be exposed to many dangers. Try to find them homes, and try to get some more indoor space for them.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 10) Have the kittens inoculated against diseases. Have them neutered as well.[[Image:Take Care of Outside Kittens Step 7.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Play with your kittens. This will help you bond with them.
 * Train them to do stuff while they're still a kitten. Biting is a behavior you might want to stop in your kitten. It's really cute as a kitten but when they're a cat they will bite and it's too late by then.

Warnings

 * Always have water available; make sure it is fresh and clean.
 * Ensure that the kittens can get into the bed safely.

Things You'll Need

 * A barrel
 * Bedding
 * A kitten
 * Food/water

Related wikiHows

 * Feed a Newborn Kitten
 * Shampoo a Kitten for Fleas
 * Protect Your Cat or Kitten from Parasites
 * Litter Train a Kitten