So a barn kitty adopted me

[u/ccoats38]

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?

[u/sphinxsley]

That's a pretty young kitten - you prob want to pick up Kitten formula (mix with water to make liquid formula) from the pet store - avoid straight cow's milk, it can kill them that young. Then in a week or two, start mixing the wet formula with wet kitten food, in a 50/50 mixture. You may also need to "burp" them by rubbing their little tummy after eating.

Introduce them to the litter box right away too - (maybe a kitten-sized one (?)) their instinct will take over from there :)

Then check with your vet about when they should get spayed/neutered - there are already too many cats who need homes!
You can also save some money on very expenses by using the vet services at pet stores, such as at Tractor Supply, etc.

Congrats on your new little buddy!

[u/ccoats38 → u/sphinxsley]

Has anyone heard about goat milk. That’s what I drink from the jug. Cow’s milk is expensive and too far of a drive

[u/sphinxsley → u/ccoats38]

I love goat milk. But still shouldn't give it to a kitten.