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submitted 11 months ago by wintermutehal@lemmy.world to c/cat@lemmy.world

Hi all! I was hoping someone could give me some advice! I have a new momma and six squirts, five days old. I made her a birthing box and she liked it for a bit, but now she keeps moving the kittens to a place under the bed where it’s kinda dusty and feels like a bad place for babies. I would move them back to the box and five minutes later she would move them back! The box is some clean towels on top of a pillow. I don’t want to stress her out, but I think they would be better back in the box. Anybody have some advice?

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[-] harmonea@kbin.social 18 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Everyone has given good advice, but I just want to remind you:

it’s kinda dusty and feels like a bad place for babies

They evolved to do this without much human intervention in all kinds of outdoor conditions. Have their lives been improved by domestication and human watchfulness, yes, absolutely... but they'll be okay. A little dust will not be a serious hazard.

It's kind of you to care so much.

[-] wintermutehal@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I really appreciate the reminder! I’m just a nervous new father! First time ever caring for little ones

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