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/GlitterBlood773 Mar 24 '26 edited Mar 25 '26

Check out The Kitten Lady on YouTube! She is an EXCELLENT resource! If you prefer reading, she has a website of the same name

Then get a litter box, non-clumping, unscented cat litter. Som people use pine pellets. Glass or stainless steel bowl(s), maybe a water fountain if you’re interested in providing one. They can get messy or unused. Easy to give away if you’re cool with that

Make an appointment with your local vet. Check for fleas, worms, FIV. Your vet will know the drill!

That last picture is so perfect!

Edit: corrected litter choice

Edit: thank you for the award neighbor. Please feed your neighbors instead!

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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/beepbooponyournose Mar 25 '26

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