New mother cat help

[DallasRechelle]

My cat just had her first litter and she is wanting to move them to a hiding place. She seems to think they belong under the cushions of the couch and i can't convince her to keep them some place else. I've had this cat since she was born and she is very trustful to me. Any help would be great.

This is perfectly normal. You need to make a place for her to hide them. Kittens that are that young are extremely delicate and vulnerable. Mother cats always want to protect them and hide them until they are walking. Make a box for her, or like Catty suggested, a closet with a litterbox cover, but with lots of blankets underneath. It doesn't matter how long you've had the mother cat, it's instinct and they generally know what is best for the babies.

Also, are you feeding Momma kitten food? If not, you need to start, it will help fortify her milk and make it more beneficial to the babies.

[moosmom]

If you can, isolate her and the babies in a quiet room with the door closed. Make sure she has all the emenities of home. This way she and her babies will feel safe.