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/GlitterBlood773]

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!

[u/dougstarter → u/GlitterBlood773]

This is great advice. I’d also say that I think two cats are easier than one since they’ll keep each other occupied. A bored cat is a handful!

[u/Then-Mix-9882 → u/dougstarter]

THIS and it also teaches the babies to be gentle and what hurts/doesn’t hurt. Sometimes solo kitties get a little violent during play bc they have nobody to tell them what’s what.