Question

What is the typical number of kittens born in a single litter?

Answer 1

The typical number of kittens born in a single litter is between two and five, though some litters can have up to eight kittens.

Kitten litters are typically born after a gestation period of around nine weeks. The size of a litter is dependent on a number of factors, such as the breed of the mother cat, her age, and her overall health. Additionally, litters may contain a mix of male and female kittens.

Answer 2

Between one and nine kittens will be born in a litter – most commonly four to six. First-time queens usually have a small litter size. When the birth is finished the mother will settle and allow the kittens to feed.