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    petkeepr7789 Posts: 17, Reputation: 3
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    May 5, 2006, 01:50 PM
    Kitten Question
    What is the earliest you can give a kitten away to their new family?
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    May 5, 2006, 02:30 PM
    I believe that it is normally at around 6 weeks old.
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    May 5, 2006, 03:28 PM
    Kittens need 10-12 weeks to be properly weened and socialized by their mothers.

    People give away kittens starting at 6 weeks because that's when the first booster shots the vet needs to administrate start.

    The link below goes to a good article explaining the development of a kitten:
    FBRL: Resources: How young is too young?
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    May 6, 2006, 04:33 AM
    HI,
    Neighbors and friends who have cats have told me that 8 to 10 weeks. Old is a good age to break away from mommy. One neighbor (and friend) has 6 cats roaming inside and outside her home.
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