They are attempting to protect them by keeping them safe from being found by predators.
cats runaway when they have babies cause they get scared that other cats will find them so they run and hide then after a week or 2 it will come back and have they're babies at home in a place where it is warm keep your cats close!
The mama cat is probably trying to call to her babies.
Mother cats may hit their babies as a way to discipline them and teach them proper behavior. This behavior is a natural instinct to establish dominance and maintain order within the litter.
Whenever I have seen a mother carry kittens it was to find a place she feels safe to leave them. When we brought a mother and her kittens down the road to a farm, she carried each kitten, one by one back to our house.
I'm not saying I know, but probably not, because the mother will scratch you if you try and touch her babies.
It's a sign of comfort. They did this a babies to get milk from their mother.
Most baby animals (mammals, that is) drink the mother's milk untill they can fend for themselves.
It is rare for cats to steal other cats' babies. However, it can happen in certain circumstances, such as when a mother cat is unable to care for her kittens or if there is a shortage of resources like food or shelter. It is important to ensure that all cats have the necessary resources to prevent such behavior.
yes it can happen but those cats can have birth defects.
Cats can always eat food unless they are babies. They will have to be fed by their mother who gives milk :)
Dad cats typically play a less active role in raising their offspring compared to mother cats. They may provide some protection or resources, but the majority of caregiving responsibilities usually fall on the mother cat.
Cats in nature are what's called solitary animals, they basically live by themselves. Not like dogs who are pack animals. When the kittens become adults, there is a risk that the mother will begin to look at them as competition instead of as family. Some cats do better in company than others.