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Cats often come into heat every couple of weeks, with a gestation period of around 63 days. A Queen will often come back into heat when the kittens are weaned (around six to eight weeks). So, a female cat can have many, many litters during her lifetime.

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How many kittens can a cat have in a lifetime?

The number of kittens a female cat can have in her lifetime depends upon climate and daylight hours, which is how her heat cycle is determined. Whether she is an indoor cat, a cat used for breeding, or an outdoor feral cat, will also affect the number of kittens she can have, as the mortality rate for outdoor kittens is about 75%. The average gestation period for a cat is 63 days, so theoretically she could have 3 litters a year, with an average litter being 4 to 6 kittens. Realistically, however, it is more likely that she would have one to two litters a year with the ability to produce approximately 200 kittens in her lifetime if she is not spayed.


How many kittens can a Calico cat have on average?

Calico cats can have the same amount of kittens as any other cat. Calico is a certain coat pattern, not a separate breed.


How many babies do cats have in a lifetime?

a cat has a litter and that would be around six kittens so i suggest 100 or if the cat gets killed lets make it 50


How many cats in the cat family?

Well when the mummy cat and the daddy cat want children its up to them how many cats are in the cat family :) x


How many litters can a cat have safely?

NONE! Please spay your cat! There are way too many kittens that are put to sleep in shelters each year! Actually, if your thinking PHYSICALLY, which you probably are, a cat should only have one litter a year because it takes a while for her body to recover enough to have another litter. Although she can probably have two litters without hurting herself too much.

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Are cats asexual?

No, cats are not asexual. Cats reproduce through cat-sexual intercourse. A female cat can have many litters of kittens every year.


How many litters can a cat have in 7 years?

She can have as many as 28 litters in 7 years.


Is it normal for a cat just to have two kittens?

Answer: Yes. Cats can have either large or small litters.


Can a cat die from having too many litters?

Oh yes. Cats can certainly wear down with too many litters. Pregnancy might be a normal biological function, but it does cause wear and tear on animals, and cats should really be rested for awhile in between litters. You should also not breed them when they start to get older.


When does a cat stop having litters?

the cat stops having litters when the cat stops getting pregnant by a male cat


Where do bob cats nest and who takes care of the eggs?

Bobcats dont lay eggs, they have litters like a regular cat.


How many kittens can a cat have in a lifetime?

The number of kittens a female cat can have in her lifetime depends upon climate and daylight hours, which is how her heat cycle is determined. Whether she is an indoor cat, a cat used for breeding, or an outdoor feral cat, will also affect the number of kittens she can have, as the mortality rate for outdoor kittens is about 75%. The average gestation period for a cat is 63 days, so theoretically she could have 3 litters a year, with an average litter being 4 to 6 kittens. Realistically, however, it is more likely that she would have one to two litters a year with the ability to produce approximately 200 kittens in her lifetime if she is not spayed.


How many kittens can a Calico cat have on average?

Calico cats can have the same amount of kittens as any other cat. Calico is a certain coat pattern, not a separate breed.


How many babies do cats have in a lifetime?

a cat has a litter and that would be around six kittens so i suggest 100 or if the cat gets killed lets make it 50


How many cats in the cat family?

Well when the mummy cat and the daddy cat want children its up to them how many cats are in the cat family :) x


How many litters can a cat have safely?

NONE! Please spay your cat! There are way too many kittens that are put to sleep in shelters each year! Actually, if your thinking PHYSICALLY, which you probably are, a cat should only have one litter a year because it takes a while for her body to recover enough to have another litter. Although she can probably have two litters without hurting herself too much.


Can a neutered male cat live harmoniously with an unneutered female cat?

Yes, a neutered male cat can live harmoniously with an unneutered female cat, but it is recommended to have both cats spayed or neutered to prevent unwanted litters and reduce behavioral issues.