Why don breeders let their kittens go to new homes when they are eight weeks old?
Little kittens are definitely appealing. We understand that you want to get your kitten when it’s a cute and cuddly baby, however, that is not in the best interest of the kitten…..or for YOU in the long run! Kittens need time to allow their immune systems to develop before being challenged. Moving, adapting to a new family, adjusting to a new environment, and leaving mother and siblings behind are all very stressful for a kitten. Your kitten has a much better chance of maintaining good health if she can meet those demands with a well developed immune system. In addition, kittens learn what we call “kitty manners” during their third and fourth month. They need to be with their mom long enough for mother to set limits on their rough and tumble play. When kittens are tiny, they are allowed to play with mom’s tail, chew on her ears and whiskers, and climb on her. As the kitten matures, mother begins to establish limits and tells her kittens “no” with a growl or a swat for those same beha
