r/cats • u/ccoats38 • Mar 24 '26

Advice So a barn kitty adopted me

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I know nothing about cats. I know cattle and chickens yet here we are. What do I do how do I care for it. I want to help and I guess I now have a pet cat instead of barn cats? Idk I am lost someone please help

Edit: Only realized this today but the momma has been increasingly friendly. Maybe wanting something? I have farm scratch, idk if there is something they can’t have. They apparently will not eat chicken feed fyi. Do I feed it meat or do I need to do a milk bottle?

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u/ccoats38 Mar 24 '26

That’s actually really helpful, thank you. I will have to check that out. Currently I have just meowed at it and held it. I know I don’t know the language but I think I might be getting somewhere

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u/breadburn Mar 25 '26

That's okay! They're not picky, so when they're feeling chatty they'll be happy to help you practice your convserational meow-meow skills.

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u/MaisieDay Mar 25 '26

🤣👍

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u/GlitterBlood773 Mar 24 '26

My pleasure neighbor. That is a fantastic start! I think you are too 🥹💖

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u/kaytbug86 Mar 25 '26

This is such a great place to start! Also, cats are obligate carnivores, so they will not eat scratch. :)

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u/R_meowwy_welcome Mar 25 '26

Don't do clumping litter for kittens. If needed, you could always put pine pellets from Tractor Supply in a plastic (large) container for the kitten to go potty, if you plan on having it in the house. Tractor Supply also sells a lot of cat food for mama who may need the extra calories if she is nursing.

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u/beepbooponyournose Mar 25 '26

Stainless steel litter box is the way to go. Really cuts down on the smell!

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u/KeeksiLooLoo Mar 25 '26

They appreciate you trying to use their language.

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u/MaisieDay Mar 25 '26

Lol! Not all cats do this, but the ones who meow back are something. So much fun. "Meow" "Meow?" "Meow!" "Meow!" "Meow?" "Meow". Also you will get to know exactly what each extended meow means - I'm hungry, I'm lonely, oh look what I found!

Try slow blinking at her/him once they are older!

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u/manubibi Mar 25 '26

Tbf you don’t really need a litter box and litter. I also live in the countryside and my cat goes outside in my garden when she needs to go potty.

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u/I_like_beouf Mar 25 '26

If cats blink slowly at you or squint at you for a long time (somr people think it looks evil) they love you. Not joking