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Frequently Asked Questions:

• Should I spay or neuter my pet?
• What should I do with an injured wild animal?
• When do feral female cats become fertile?
• How many litters per year do feral cats produce?
• What is the average size of a feral cat litter?
• What is the death rate of feral kittens?
• What percentage of feral cats are male?
• How many offspring can a feral female cat produce?

When do feral female cats become fertile?

Stray cats start ovulating when they are between 4 and 7 months old.

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How many litters per year do feral cats produce?

An average of 2.1 litters per year.

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What is the average size of a feral cat litter?

An average of 4.25 kittens.

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What is the death rate of feral kittens?

42% will die by the age of 2 months.

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What percentage of feral cats are male?

66% of the mature population.

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How many offspring can a feral female cat produce?

Over 12 years, one unspayed female with all her unspayed female offspring can reasonably be expected to produce 3,200 kittens.

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