28/07/2026
πΎ TUESDAY WHISKERS OF WISDOM πΎ
β¨ Can two mother cats raise their kittens together? β¨
If you've been following our recent arrivals, you may have noticed something rather beautiful happening at Alkaz Ragdolls. π
Our girls Daisy and Dutchess have decided that motherhood is a team effort. π₯Ήπ±
Although they each welcomed their own babies, the girls chose to bring their kittens together into one nest. When I tried separating them, true to their beautiful Ragdoll nature, they moved their babies back together again. β€οΈ
This behaviour can happen with queens who feel comfortable and secure with one another. Some mother cats will share a nesting area and may help with cuddling, cleaning and even nursing the kittens.
But it isn't something that should ever be forced.
When mums and litters share a nest, careful supervision is important. We need to make sure:
πΎ Every kitten is feeding and gaining weight appropriately
πΎ The mums are relaxed and accepting of one another
πΎ No kitten is being pushed away from a teat
πΎ Everyone remains healthy and comfortable
πΎ Each mum has plenty of food, water, rest and support
Sometimes nature has its own ideas. π
Daisy is our experienced mumma, while Dutchess is raising her very first litter, and watching them settle together with their little family has been incredibly special.
For now, I am respecting what the girls have chosen while keeping a very close eye on every tiny baby.
Sometimes it really does take a villageβ¦
Even in the kitten nursery. π±π±πΎπ
ππ§‘ Alkaz Ragdolls π§‘π