All aspects of kitten care and rearing are fun, but weaning kittens is especially fun. Usually, kittens can be weaned from the queen at 3-4 weeks of age.
Weaning is a step process, gradually introducing foods of increasing consistency. First, introduce the kitten to light milky replacement formula foods in a shallow dish or saucer. The kittens may not identify the saucer as a food source, but be more overtaken by a sense of exploration and fun and paddle in the food. Gradually, they will begin to get the taste for ir and start to lap it up. If they are particularly shy of the saucer then allow them to lick it from a finger and be gently led to the saucer.
Once comfortable with both the saucer and content, you can begin to slowly introduce food of a slightly heavier consistency, such as baby food or mashed egg. Then move on to yoghurt and commercial kitten food.
It is important to wean kittens on to a variety of foods in order to avoid them becoming dependent on the same type of food. Kittens should be encouraged to experience a wide variety of textures and tastes early in their lives.
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