A study of 2332 female cats revealed an average of 1.4 litters/year with litters averaging three kittens/litter. Approximately 75% of kittens died or disappeared by six months of age. Trauma was most common cause of kitten death when cause could be identified.

Feral cats may breed over dozens of generations and become an aggressive local apex predator in urban, savannah and bushland environments. Feral cats may live outdoors in colonies: these are regarded as managed colonies by animal rights advocates when they are provided with regular food and care by humans.

To reduce her stress, provide a warm, secluded, quiet area for her to give birth and nurse her litter. If you cannot trap her, or if she seems about to give birth outside, provide a warm, outdoor cat shelter so she can choose to have her kittens in it.

If you stop feeding the cats, they will likely stay in the same area but be forced to expand their search for food. The large number of hungry cats can create conflicts with other cats and humans in the area. To remove feral cats from your property, be sure to remove any sources of food or shelter.

Food Tips

1. Adult cats eat about 5.5 ounces of wet food and 2 ounces of dry food per day (half a cup if only dry).
2. If the cats eat all the food in 15 minutes or less, they may need more.
3. Cats love canned wet food, but dry food is just as nutritious .
4. Don’t leave uneaten food out for more than 30 minutes—it attracts bugs.

Relocation should only be considered as an absolute last resort, when the cats’ lives are in danger unless you act. Cats are territorial and form strong bonds with their outdoor homes, so relocation is extremely stressful and risky—for the cats AND for you.

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