Hello everybody !

[Niels]

It may depend on how much time the breeder intends to spend with the kittens too... it's not a simple equation and yes if the other kitten has left and your kitten will be alone in the room except for mealtimes and cleaning the room then yes taking it home might be a good option. It is not the same as if the kitten was to be reared the optimal way which would be to stay there until 12 weeks, two vaccinations and all the time with siblings and people too!

If it ain't reared good i won't take it.
So that's what i need to find out.
If she doesn't agree to keep it for 12weeks with the sister, then it would be better if i don't take it.
If they keep them together then i still don't know how much time she put into it.
I can ask her if she would do that for me or not (keep it longer)

What is the behavior of a 7 week old kitten supposed to be towards me and the breeder (at a visit)

First it hissed at us, but then she took it and pet it and it got calm.
I was able to pet it also.
Does this mean something or not ?
Her sister didn't want to be hold or pet.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

How long did you sit in the room with the kittens? What I generally find at that age is that kittens can be worried by strangers coming into the room. But usually if they sit on the floor and we just chat for a bit, the kittens come to investigate and before long are climbing all over their legs and playing with wand toys happily.

It's probably important for you to know how much time the breeder generally spends each day with the kittens. You should be able to ask those kinds of questions and feel happy about the answers.

 

[Niels]

How long did you sit in the room with the kittens? What I generally find at that age is that kittens can be worried by strangers coming into the room. But usually if they sit on the floor and we just chat for a bit, the kittens come to investigate and before long are climbing all over their legs and playing with wand toys happily.

It's probably important for you to know how much time the breeder generally spends each day with the kittens. You should be able to ask those kinds of questions and feel happy about the answers.

A good breeder will say alot of time and a bad breeder will also say alot of time i guess.

The male wasn't very scared of me but he also wasn't playfull. they where sleeping together when i got in. i spend around 10 minuts there. we pet it, he enjoyed it. the sister spend 10 minuts hissing.
The difference between the 2 was big.

 

[Niels]

I can still go again to the cattery and go have another look at their behavior if that can tell me much.

 

[Brigitte Cowell]

A good breeder will say alot of time and a bad breeder will also say alot of time i guess.

Well then, if all you expect in reply is "a lot of time" then yes there is nothing to be learned there. Me, I find the way people answer questions often tells me more than the actual answer. Sometimes you can phrase questions that gets you a more detailed answer too.

 

[Niels]

Well then, if all you expect in reply is "a lot of time" then yes there is nothing to be learned there. Me, I find the way people answer questions often tells me more than the actual answer. Sometimes you can phrase questions that gets you a more detailed answer too.

Not that she said that to me like that.

But now that i think about it, she told me that it was hard to take the kittens with the mom beeing overprotected.
So my guess is that she will be from now more busy with the kittens (7weeks).
she also has a young son that spend time with the cats.

 

[admin]

Niels, all kittens and cats are individuals and have different individual personalities...since the cattery is so close to you, maybe you can spend a bit more time there, if they allow it? The kittens are very young yet and a Brigitte said, they may be worried with a stranger in the room...

But they need to be picked up and held and exposed to different noises, etc., once they have their vaccines to be properly socialized....it is great that her young son interacts with the kittens...

Sounds like she is doing the right thing, but you must be comfortable with your choice.

 

[shelby]

I agree with Brigitte. Between 4 and 7 weeks is a critical time for the socialization. Mine are handled from birth and my females have no problem with me holding their babies . My feeling is to visit as soon as you are allowed and see how the kittens are in their home environment. If they are social, allow the owners to hold them and seem to enjoy their human contact........they more than likely will settle in when they leave for their new home. If they seem to be skittish, hide and will not allow human contact in the home they are born in...chances are you will have an uphill battle and your work cut out for you once they leave for their new homes.They are what they see and mother teaches them well;>) Good luck in your search for the perfect baby;>)

 

[Trish Allearz]

It feels as though you are already hesitant about this purchase- and my honest, honest opinion is- if you are hesitant, wait. Just wait.

The right kitten from the right breeder will come along.

Starting at 7 weeks is a pretty late start for socialization. In fact, most feral kittens are truly feral (so kittens outside without human contact) by about 4 weeks of age. So given almost no human contact for 7 weeks- it's really hard to be extremely hopeful for an outgoing, social cat.

What are you expecting from your Savannah? If you are expecting a gorgeous cat who will let you pet him from time to time- you probably can get that from this breeder's kittens. If you are expecting a gregarious, outgoing, social kitten that you might take out on leash or out in public- I honestly feel like you are risking a lot by getting this kitten. I don't think you will be happy if that is what you are looking for.

And for me- it is a big red flag when a breeder is trying to place kittens as soon as they are weaned. They may be new to breeding- and perhaps they just need someone to explain to them the reasons why this should not be done, but oftentimes, they are simply lazy and do not want to invest the time needed to truly care for their kittens.

Just my opinion.

 

[Niels]

Oke, thanks for the reactions so far.

I'm not yet 100% sure, but i'm thinking i'm not going to take it and first visit some more cattery's.

To be honest, i really want to buy the kitten. That's why i want to pay much attention to the opinion of the savannah owners, my desires could be fooling me.