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Cats are one of the few species capable of fertilization by multiple partners on a regular basis. Technically, each kitten in a litter can have a different father, but it is not quite that likely.
However many mate with the queen while she's in heat!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoA female dog can fall pregnant to more than one dog in the same season, so potentially at least two fathers is possible for one litter of pups.
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∙ 11y agoOne. Cats are not like dogs in this sense. Once the female has mated she is satisfied.
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∙ 11y agoIf the kittens aren't related to each other, sure, why not?
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∙ 8y agoNo, if the female was bred by 2 males then one of the males genes will win over the other
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∙ 8y agoYes, there can be more than 1 father to a litter. The eggs of the mother are fertilized individually. A litter will have one mother, but can have several fathers.
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How many baby can a white have?
A white lion can have a litter from one to four kittens at a time. The too reported litter size is nine kittens, but that is a rarity.
Is it true that a female cat will mate with more than one male and have a litter of kittens with different fathers?
Yes, it's true that a female cat can mate with several male cats and have a litter of kittens of all colors and that goes for dogs as well.
Is it possible for a cat to have eighteen kittens in one litter?
No, it is not. A litter consists of up to 2-5 kittens.
How many kittens does a cat have the first pregnancy?
usually cats have only about 2-3 kittens in their first litter
How many cougar kittens are born in a litter?
Litter size of a cougar is between one and six cubs; typically two.
Most kittens in one litter?
19
Can a cat have ten kittens in one litter?
Most cats will only have 2 to 5 kittens in a litter. However the largest litter of kittens on record was set at 19 in 1970.
What is the least a cat can have of kittens?
I have a cat that gave birth to only one kitten.
How many kittens can a street cat have in 1 year?
Cats can produce two to three litters of kittens per year. The number of kittens per litter varies, but the average survival rate is three kittens per litter. In one year, this means that two cats would produce nine kittens.
How many babys does the bobcat have at one time?
Bobcats can have 1-4 kittens usually, but sometimes there could be more.
How many kittens can a female cat have at once?
The sizes range greatly, and as unfortunate as it is, some of the litter never make it. With all things in consideration, a cat can have a litter of about one to fourteen kittens. The average is around six to eight.
How many kittens can be born at once?
An average cat has 1-8 kittens per litter, and 2-3 litters per year. During her productive life, one female cat could have more than 100 kittens. ~ In 1952, a Texas Tabby named Dusty set the record by having more than 420 kittens before having her last litter at age 18. ~ The largest known litter (with all surviving) was that of a Persian in South Africa named Bluebell. Bluebell gave birth to 14 kittens in one litter! ~ A single pair of cats and their kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in just 7 years.
