ATTENTION! Someone more knowledgeable about plants than myself commented that the pothos plant in the cat room is poisonous to cats. I looked into it, and apparently the calcium oxalate in it can penetrate the soft tissues of the mouth, throat and stomach. Sakura likely hasn’t touched it, but the kittens definitely will once they’re bigger and exploring. Please make a similar comment yourself and/or like this comment so we can give Joey the heads up. 👍🏻
what is it, a pothos? they can definitely be dangerous to cats, I'd recommend joey takes that out before the kittens get into it! I'm glad that sakura hasn't nibbled on it and gotten sick
Disclaimer-- no hate, just love. Please don't read what I am about to say in a malicious tone. It's just advice coming from me having raised multiple litters of kittens in my own home. Sexing kittens is very difficult at a few days old. The genitals of male kittens can sometimes mimic that of females until they start growing and everything moves to where it should be. Some male kittens literally don't have testicles outside of their body until they are a week or two old and they drop. We had a late bloomer once who we thought was a girl until he was about a month old. I would wait a little longer before committing to gender specific names. Also, I know you are hearing this a lot, but please be careful with handling them. Even cats that have had years to bond with their owners will move kittens if they feel they are being handled too much. I had a cat do this to our family when we (my parent's kids) were too young to understand this, and momma cat moved the kittens to a spot under a floor we were replacing. It took us almost a week to get them out-- they were too deep in for us to pull them out and they were too little to come to us on their own so we had to wait for their eyes to open. We'd had momma cat since she was a kitten and this was her second litter, so we couldn't use the excuse that she was not bonded with us. We were handling them too much and stressed her out. We knew to be careful with them because they were babies, but momma car did not like how often we pulled them out of her nest. I'm not saying don't handle them at all. Just be mindful of when and how often you do it. And also be aware of how Sakura reacts when you do. My advice is to not pick them up out of their box until their eyes are open (in about a week). Petting them should be ok and it will still get them used to humans, but you won't be pulling them away from their siblings or Sakura, which will make everyone feel more secure. Once their eyes are open, they will be more aware of who and what is around them, and they won't cry every time they are picked up because by then they will understand what is happening to them when you hold them. Again, just advice from experience, not criticism. Just want to help you avoid the experience of waking up and having no idea where the kittens are because Sakura moved them while you were asleep.
My cat had just given birth to her first litter earlier today and I really appreciate how you took your time to write your comment because now I'm more mindful about how and when I should handle them 🙏🏼
I admire you for taking in the kittens. What I want to note: Some of the houseplants in the cat room are TOXIC TO CATS. I would remove them before the kittens go mobile. The little rascals nibble on everything and everyone when they are old enough.
@@rsiion5656 I have been researching plants that are dangerous specifically to cats, seeing as I just rescued my new kitty Lunar. If I'm not mistaken it is pothos and that is a toxic plant to cats.
Bear gaming If she would have to eat it in order to get sick, I think she is fine because it doesn’t seem like she is very interested in any of the plants in the room. I could be totally wrong of course, but from what I’ve seen in the videos, it doesn’t seem like she is the type of cat that would pick on plants. Especially since she has kittens now, I think she is already occupied. However, it doesn’t hurt to take the plant out of the room.
@@qiuyekachemov7672 Honestly I was more worried about the kittens eating or even nibbling on it if I'm not wrong I'm pretty sure it can be lethal to kittens and it can make cats sick. I just recommended for joey to maybe move the plant out of the room and I agree it wouldnt hurt to take the plant out of the room.
I remember watching kitten lady (she rescues abandoned cats and now dogs and brings them back up to health) she said you have to wait about a week or so to tell the actual gender of newborns
Sometimes kittens are prominent at birth. I assisted with 3 litters and I was able to tell with the majority of the kittens just a few days after birth.
I depends, usually too tell 100% you have to. But you can get some idea by looking at the distance between the butt and the genitals... Also some male kittens will have obvious balls at birth... It's just a thing.
Sarah Moore intersex is very rare. I don’t think he has one, newborns have very small parts and it’s incredibly hard to tell, it will be easier with age
Joey, I know that you've probably done a lot of research since you got Sakura, but I also suggest you look into the TH-camr Kitten Lady. She's a professional kitten rescuer, and she has a lot of information on how to properly care for newborn kittens. Though she rescues typically orphan kittens, I think a lot of the info she gives can help you, too, in assisting Sakura in taking care of her babies. :)
@@JoeyGraceffaVlogs I would love that! Maybe you guys could do it through online video somehow. It's too bad that the stay at home order and the virus won't let you guys meet up 🥺
It’s hard to tell their gender when they are very little, once they get older it will be easier to tell their gender. Omg joey you just made my day by liking my comment!!!
@@cassandra789 This is correct, Calico’s or “multi coloured” kittens are typically female. if he had any that were all ginger coloured they would likely be male.
Joey handles all the criticism really well! Like human babies, when it comes to mothering people have a lot of opinions and it can become really toxic making people feel like they’re not doing enough as a care taker.
I think nature names like Sakura still... I think: Girls: Willow Oak Blossom Boys: Lake Forest Flint (For people who are confused, Flint was originally Leaf, but looking back on it, I HATED it.... Lol)
Please be careful with that (golden?) pothos that’s next to the rug, it can be very dangerous if they eat enough of it. I’m not sure what the rest of the plants are but that one is definitely risky 💕 I’m very glad you care so much about these babies and Sakura.
Depending on the mother's character and other circumstances, you can sometimes handle a newborn kitten soon after birth. Pet Place suggests briefly holding the kittens once a day to check they are gaining weight; however, take care not to touch the kittens too much as this may distress the mother. Better explanation about holding the kittens XD
There's a difference between touching them and moving them out of line of sight of the momma kitty. I feel like that was the issue, not necessarily petting the babies.
Former Veterinary Assistant here. While it is generally ok to handle newborn kittens once or twice daily to check their weight and condition, it is recommended that you do not do so too frequently because you risk stressing the mother out. This varies cat to cat and it is important to understand and respect the signals the mother is giving you. If this were a cat he raised all her life there would be more trust built. Right now the best thing to do is to spend time next to them, touching occasionally. Give her treats when you touch them so she associates your interaction with food and you can build up that trust. I'm not saying never hold them. I am saying, take it slowly and work more on bonding with her. There will be plenty of time to tame the babies in the coming weeks. Mom's trust in you will have influence over the kittens trust in you.
Joey does not care what people say he’s going to find what information he wants to find on the Internet and make it in his favor he will look for it until it says what he wants.
Clary Hustles yep and I’m getting very sick of him especially with all the talks about the crystals in him giving away a puppy that he gave as a gift. Has too many dogs he did not need to get a cat it’s getting ridiculous.
Lolly K You guys need to stop worrying about them, him, his boyfriend, his mom, and temporarily his roommate, im sure, are taking care of the pets. The dogs are fine, and so is Sakura and the kittens
i thought this was about everyone getting mad since he was holding the kittens. but he just got a gender wrong! XD edit: Oh wow thanks for all the likes!
I worked at a vet office for a few years I’m pretty sure he’s fine handling them Sakura doesn’t looked too stressed and he isn’t handling them for long periods or anything.
How else will he have a catchy videos for people to click on? that seems to be all his videos have turned into. "what can I do next to get people interested in my channel"
@@danielletrigueros1489 where did I say that? I was saying everything he posts now is just attention grabbers. when he lost the views from the puppies being gone he immediately went and got a pregnant cat to do the same bc he saw what it did to his channel when lark had the puppies. Thats also not promoting his channel?
Joey obviously DIDN’T READ the full article he showed at the beginning. The article goes on to says that the ASPCA recommends you consult a veterinarian before handling newborns under 1 week old.
I really don't see how you think he "obviously" didn't read the full article he doesn't have to share everything he does and from the length he went to for Lark and her pups I think he is well aware of what he should be doing. He took in Sakura to make sure that she and her kittens has a chance to live in the first place, so yeah I don't think he wants to harm them in any way.
Emmynoodles03 I don’t think anyone thinks he wants to harm them but he has been handling them way too much sometimes the mother will move her kittens if they are handled to much or even reject them which is why this person thinks he didn’t read the full article and to be honest neither do I.Joey is a good person but even good people make bad mistakes
Handelinf then at that age is common for most people. My mother breeds cats and after they are at least 3 days old you are able to touch them if the mother allows you to. Touching them however when the mother is not in the room can make the mother panic and turn angry to the person handeling the babies.
By the time they're about 2 weeks to 4 weeks old, kittens have opened their eyes and ears, and aren't quite so dependent on mom. This is the time when handling by humans is critical. Introduce kittens to other people so they don't become socialized only to you. You should try to introduce them to men and women alike. Just don’t over do it joey.
someone._. Yes! This! 👆🏼👆🏼 I personally did not try to hold/carry my cats kittens until their eyes were opened and they could see who was interacting with them. Joey has good intentions, i just don’t think displaying that article in the beginning should allow him to use that as an excuse to hold them this early.
@@jojo-he5gj if you go to the actual article he actually picked out the bit saying it's okay but the rest of the advice was consult a veterinarian if you want to handle them before one week, and don't do it if the mother seems stressed by it. I don't know about you but Sakura literally taking her kitten away from him doesn't indicate she's fine with it to me.
chloe White tbh those are all girl names Edit: Briar is like a flower more like a rose and roses are very feminine (no offense) and Fern and Sun are pretty girl-ish too
That same article also states that the ASPCA recommends you consult a veterinarian before handling newborns under 1 week old. So it's very disheartening to see you ignore everyone's advice by just picking out one section of this article that would justify your actions. Your viewers are only trying to be helpful because we really care about you and the well-being of the kittens. It's the same as the time everyone was trying to warn you about Moon and Shadow. I know you're only doing what you feel is right and it's so difficult to have other people say otherwise, but we're not commenting to be mean. We just care about you and want you to give you the knowledge to succeed the first time! It's also very difficult to tell a kittens gender when they're so young, so I would definitely recommend checking again once they get older :)
@@annar3798 Even if they're closed, I would expect some practices to be accepting phone call consultations at the very least? It only takes a few minutes to call :) Edit: In addition to this, if you can't go to a practice it would also just make even more sense not take any unnecessary risks until it was possible to ask for a professionals opinion first. At the end of the day it's only 1 week, it's not a long time to wait to help ensure the kittens safety.
He's a selfish idiot. He doesn't care about their well-being at all, just the views they give him. No matter what anyone says, he's going to do whatever he wants to do.
It is a bit concerning. Like, he also was handling the kittens while they were still in the sack (I know his intentions were to help) and touching the mother while she was giving birth, despite just saying "youre not supposed to bother them, just let them do their own thing." Its like he doesnt grasp all the information on these things. Im not saying it to be mean, he clearly cares, but I also think he really needs to listen to criticism and advice, not treat it like hate/negativity. 90% of us just want to point him in the right direction, having been in similar situations ourselves.
@@lonancblackwood8727 I completely agree. It's really sad to see the start of this video where he makes a dig at all his viewers who have only been trying to offer advice. Unfortunately I just feel like it may be too difficult for him to listen to any criticism at this point and he automatically sees it as hate/negativity. It's almost like he feels like he needs to not listen, or do the opposite thing now just to prove a point. I fear this is going to go the same way as it did with Moon and Shadow... :(
Ok I’m not an animal expert AT ALL so I’m probably completely wrong. Feel free to correct me, but I did some research yesterday cause I saw people getting mad about Joey handling the kittens. According to the websites I saw it says that it’s ok to handle a kitten to weigh them or check on their condition, but to make sure to not touch them too much as it may stress the mother. But you don’t want to wait longer then two weeks before handling them but also not to handle them before they are one week old. So pick up the kitten, hold them for a minute or two, gently stroke them and then return to their mom. But you shouldn’t keep them from their mom for more then a few minutes at a time. You don’t want the mother’s signature scent to be replaced with yours and newborn kittens also can’t regulate their own body temperature I don’t mean to sound like one of those annoying “vets” but I just wanted to share the research I found :) I love your channel Joey and I think you’re doing an amazing job with the kittens 🐱😊 Edit: Glad I didn’t sound completely stupid. Thanks for the nice reply’s 😅
Josephine !!! You are very correct! Joey just needs to stop getting defensive and listen to the legitimate advice of others who have more experience or, like you, have actually done their resesrch
marion moore Maybe he doesn’t want to listen because he has people telling him things like- “you’re only doing this for views” “this is SO WRONG give her away” like.. be nice about it,
@@wintersage14 - Exactly, of course someone's going to feel defensive, if people are being nasty and rude. There is a right way and wrong way to give advice.
You're ABSOLUTELY correct !!!! I have fostered hundreds of kittens. An experienced vet tech taught me how to be a good foster and surrogate mommy... When the kitten's eyes are mostly open that is when you can hold them gently for a minute or two...you speak in quiet voices initially as well. You NEVER pull a nursing kitten off of a nipple...that's like yanking a bottle out of a baby's mouth...rough & totally unnecessary...
Joey, you are so good with animals! I love how sweet, kind and compassionate you are! And during my time working at a vet hospital, I heard that all calico cats are female...Not sure why but it’s fascinating 😀
Title: I made a mistake... Me: Oh god Joey, did you kill one of the kittens!? Joey: I.... think you might be a girl! I got it wrong you guys! Me: ....... *joey you scared the living shiz out of me*
Exactly, there's a big difference between handling them in front of the mommy, and basically kidnapping one of them for too long far away from the mommy! And if there're screaming a lot, put them back
@@solenevasseur3665 I dont think the kittens like it but i think Sakura would have let him know by now if she didnt like it, thats how my cat is if she doesnt like somethin she WILL let me know
As someone studying zoology. You shouldn't handle newborn kittens until at least their second week. It's very dangerous. Also the poithos plant (don't hate on spelling I'm dyslexic) is lethal to kittens and can be fatal to adult cats too.
Mollyanne s I can agree with you on the 2nd one but if Sakura is okay with him taking the kittens it’s fine to me she would give Joey a sign by either taking her or doing something to Joey saying she doesn’t like it also it’s okay to touch a kitten as long as you gently do it
@@EliCM she did give signs. She moved her back to him during the birth process but joey kept moving her back. She also took the baby from joeys lap. She was stressed out and joey should have been more respectful and responsible.
@@EliCM I'm not trying to be mean to joey or anyone else I just really don't want anything to happen to the kittens. And I'm using what I have learned when studying in uni.
Me on the first video of the kitten: “well that one’s balls seemed more like a big vulva and tortoise shells are girls so that’s weird” *today’s video* Me: “ok well I’m not crazy”
I commented that too. orange and black colours in cats are carried in the X chromosomes and cant be carried on the same one!! therefore to have a cat with both black and orange = XX = female. except in rare cases of XXY cats!
black fur and orange fur are caused by different versions of the same gene/allele, which is on the x chromosome, which is why it is believed to be uncommon/impossible (depending who you ask) for male cats to be tortoiseshells. I know this because it was in my biology textbook. It stuck with me because my mother told me no one ever saw a male calico (any combination of black, orange, and white fur).
Its really hard to tell gender on kittens. Especially when they are that little. Honestly I'm expecting him to find out their more misgendered kitties when they get bigger.
Fun fact, the gene for the black and orange color in cats is located on the X chromosome, so usually male cats can only be EITHER black OR orange (because they only have one X chromosome) (except in the case of klinefelters syndrome) and females can have both simultaneously (because they have two X chromosomes)
It is difficult to tell the gender of your kittens when they are very young, so it is possible they could turn out to be either male or female later on. It will be easier to tell when they are a bit older. Also, congratulations on your kittens, Joey! They’re so adorable. I wish I could leap through the screen and cuddle every single one. I’m so proud of you, especially Sakura! She’s doing so good for a first time cat mom!!
He skipped over the section in the article that said "The right time depends on how soon the kittens' mom will allow you to touch them without getting stressed." Maybe it's just me, but it looks kinda like he's stressing out Sakura when he takes the kittens away from her. Not meaning to come across as a rude know it all, just wanting the best for your beautiful kittens. ❤️
oh no he purposefully skipped over that damn portion. he's a moron and trying to spin it so it just fits his little narrative and his stans are ignorant and eating it up
@@user-nb1jq7gm3h I keep saying there is a difference with touching and holding and moving them, and when he takes them from mom just kinda makes me mad
I think it only stressed her out when he took the one super far but otherwise she didnt seem very stressed to me. Cats tend to lash their tail back and forth very quickly when their stressed and she wasnt really doing that.
The way that Sakura was sitting on the edge of the rug my sister and I would call that loaf mode. Since they look like loaves of bread with their paws tucked under like that lol.
Youre doing great Joey. I rescued my cat Mitsy when she was pregnant. I was 22 years old and highly allergic to cats. But she needed a home and safe place to have her babies. I set up a nice big cardboard box, and she did the rest! She trusted me and would bring her kittens to me and sit in my lap with them. It was precious. She had 3 siamese, an orange tiger cat, and a lighter orange cat. lol! I adopted them out to friends and family only and they had to agree to keep them as indoor cats, and get them spayed/neutered. I cut a tall piece of plexi glass, and blocked them off in a smaller room. But they learned quick how to get out of that by jumping right over it at around 6 weeks haha. Keeping kittens contained is almost impossible lol!! Youre doing a great job Joey!
It's really hard to determine genders early on, my aunt thought her cat was a female for months😂😂 she was very surprised when he lifted his tell to show her his sack 😂😂😂
@@lilliannea.8022 So sorry for your loss! It's one of the hardest things in life to grow so attached to such innocent sweet creatures and lose them 💔 I hope your heart heals soon.
*Please watch Kitten Lady's video "Learn How Baby Kittens Grow: 0-8 Weeks!"* 😸 There's some great info there about recommended roomtemperature and weight for each week, when they should start walking, when the eyes should open/ears unfold and more 😁😁
@@chrissyartcreations he obviously did read the comments and that's why he included the text at the beginning, but I just wish he would listen to them.
Hear me out, CAN WE JUST APPRECIATE HOW NICE JOEY IS??!! He was the person who decided to even ADOPT Sukura! We should be thankful that he is even alive!!!!
He gets a FAT check for this god you people are ignorant. If JOEY was smart he would turn OFF his comments or ignore them. Spoiled money hungry male is more like it.
As long as Joey washes his hands before he handles them, which I'm sure he does, the kittens should be fine. He's probably not handling them just because, he's most likely only handling them to check gender, or wellbeing. Yes they have lower immune systems, but as I said, as long as basic hygiene is being practiced, they will be fine. I think a lot of people forget that sometimes Kittens have to be bottle fed by a person, and that requires a lot of handling. Leave Joey alone, he's doing absolutely wonderful. My aunt runs a cat cat rescue, and I've helped her for years, so I'm not some idiot on here ranting. I know what's up. Also, Sakura is allowing Joey to handle the kittens, she's not getting defensive when he's near them, hissing, or swatting, so she's fine with it. If a mother cat really doesn't want her kittens handled, she will let you know, she's not gonna be passive about it.
@@qiuyekachemov7672 mother cats do that when they're too far. if she was stressed or upset, she would growl, hiss, lash her tail - there's a lot of signs. sometimes they will move the 'nest' if they're stressed, which she hasn't attempted yet. so I think she's alright.
You can't tell the sex of kittens for sure until a few weeks after they're born.. So it's pretty common that people believe a kitten is one sex and then it turns out to be the other 😊💕
Looking at the coloration of the kittens I am quite sure he is right. The 3 with orange are girls, the 3 without orange are boys. As the black and the orange color genes are on different X chromosomes the partially orange kitties are unlikely to be boys. Also the only way the girls would get orange, is if the dad is orange. The girls would get a black allele from mom and an orange allele from dad resulting in a multicolored kitten as the orange coloration is co-dominant. 😄 This in turn makes it highly unlikely that any of the non-orange kittens are girls as they can only inherit orange from an orange dad. That would be my assesment without flipping them over to check. 😊
We have 6 week old kittens and could only surely tell what sex they are about a week ago(they are black/white and gray so we had no indication there). It kept changing to much and then one we swore was female at 4,5 weeks is most definitely a male :D
some advice: make sure she doesn't lay down on them. my cat recently gave birth to 7 kittens but killed 3 because she laid down on them & they suffocated
@@Rose-wm9db he's constantly picking them up and taking them away. He should wait at least another week for the kitten to build up an immune system against what might be on joey
How long should you wait to handle newborn kittens? two weeks The ASPCA also noted you don't want to wait longer than two weeks before starting to handle the kittens. Pick a kitten up, hold him for a minute or two, gently stroking him, and then return him to his mom. It's important not to keep young kittens away from their mom for more than a few minutes at a time. You picked the Google story that suited your narrative!
jennifer Loy fairhurst I searched this up and couldn’t find anything about this on the aspca website- not saying your wrong just saying that I didn’t find this
@@elliea5326 it's on google I'm in UK I've been around cats probably longer than Joey has been alive, I've seen stressed mother's smother their kittens but not abandon. Mother nature, as a new mother of any species gets stressed, the main point is their immune system is so fragile more than puppies, if an infection gets in it can wipe out a litter in a day. Joey is being arrogant and thoughtless....for VIEWS. So disappointed in this narcissistic side.....of his personality! Two weeks then he can use his new toys for his full glory. Seems easy come easy go!
Omg they are so big from when they were born!!!!! Also Joey in your last video I saw some hate comments saying that you know nothing about animal birth and you are treating them wrong. I completely disagree to those comments and I think you are doing everything right and comforting the babies. I love you and know that you would NEVER do anything to hurt an animal or make them uncomfortable and/or stressed. And those hate comments must not know how loving and caring you are anddd that you have experience with animal birth because of Lark. I couldn’t even read through 10 of those comments because it made me upset to see how many people think your a bad person and a bad pet owner. I know you’re not and you are an amazing person! Keep up the great work. Summary for those lazy people who don’t wanna read lmao: I don’t like the hate comments saying Joey doesn’t know what he is doing because he is a caring person.
That explanation at the beginning EXPLAINS MY CAT EXACTLY. I got her from someone who found a litter outside when they were 6 weeks old. To this day she doesn’t want to be held or touched. She likes to be near us but that’s it. It’s been about a year so I don’t see things changing but I’m still happy with her🖤🖤🖤🖤
I'd like to add some things... I tame feral kittens I normally get them 4 weeks to 6 months and anything in between. While "domestic kittens" can be touched right at birth with mom right there. Taming doesn't always exactly happen from birth. Also I'd like to add the link you used made another article saying that the ASPCA says to wait 2 weeks before handling them.
Joey: I’m gonna go get in my 104 degree hotub( because he’s cold ). 5 minutes later..... Also Joey: ughhhh it’s so hot in hereeeeee! It’s like 100 DeGrEeS
“As difficult as it may be, you'll need to avoid touching newborn kittens during their first week of life, the ASPCA reports. Since socializing kittens with humans is an important part of their early growth, carefully start to handle your new fluffy babies starting during their second week of life. “
YES! The website he was looking said to handle them as soon as possible, but that doesn't mean to try and socialize the when their eyes aren't even open!
These videos are making me waaaay too emotional. When I found my cat she was 3~7 days old, I adopted her, took care of her and she just turned 6 years old this past week. Sakura's kittens are just the cutest and remind me so much of her
Thats just one website. Many still disagree with overhandling kittens. I think it's best to follow Mumma cat's lead. If in doubt, talk to a vet or veterinary nurse
Ok but u can't just expect him to listen to random commenters nagging at him either that's not a trusted source, and everyone has different opinions cause the only way to be sure of what's good when handling them physically is how the cat and kittens respond which he has being doing, if the kittens r too stressed out they will meow like crazy and when they do that he immediately puts them down, and he always let's the mom cat take the kitten back if that's what the mom wants. But you forget to realise it's also important for these kittens to bond with him too and learn to trust him or else it'll be harder on the kittens long term so he's doing just fine, if he's stressing them out too much they would let him know and at times when they are he always takes the correct course of action with compassion and care, and all of you are so ungrateful to how much he's done for the cat and these kittens and only want to bash him for any little thing you think he's done wrong.
He keeps saying that he can see the balls on the kittens. You can't officially see them until they drop once they hit... 6-8 weeks I think? Dont take my word for that I cant actually remember when it happens. Sometimes they can drop early, and other times they can drop late.
Alyssa _._ Yes finally someone else said it, I thought I was going crazy! Even when they drop it’s still difficult to tell as kittens and you can’t really see them. Usually breeders determine the gender by the spacing between under the tail.
If you’re experienced with baby kittens, you can get a rough guess estimate by the distance of between pp and buttocks. Further apart usually indicating male.
Yes this is what I have been thinking the whole time.You can’t actually tell what gender kittens are before there much older,the vet told us this when our cat had kittens,and even the vet told us we had 2 girl kittens when we had all boys 😅
exactly, i think a way you can check to see if it’s a girl is to see the stomach if there’s dots. As those are the nipples. Any cat that doesn’t have it, is a male. but finally someone said it!!
At the end of the day, Joey stepped up to the plate and gave these precious kitties a place to live until it is safe to place them up for adoptions. Thanks for spreading the love ❤️
Yes you need to handle them before the 2 weeks however when they are this young you can pick them up to weigh them, check gender whatever, and hold and stroke them for a couple minutes them put them back, it can really stress the mother out and since they are so young and have weak immune systems they can get sick so easily. People aren’t saying these things to harass you we all want the kittens to be healthy and happy and same for sakura, they aren’t puppies you cant treat them the same
No he is not supposed to handle the kittens 1. It is damaging to both the kittens and mom and 2. There is a high possibility of the mother rejecting them
Me: wait did he just find something really bad about a kitten or hurt a kitten Him: oh we have another girl. Now there is 3 girls and 3 boys! Me: wow what a relief. Thank god!
Oops! Now we need 3 girl names and 3 boy names 🙀
100 000 subscribers without a video challenge My school down sadly
It is ok
Yay i cannot wait to see them grow!!
Can you name the black one Salem please
oh no
ATTENTION! Someone more knowledgeable about plants than myself commented that the pothos plant in the cat room is poisonous to cats. I looked into it, and apparently the calcium oxalate in it can penetrate the soft tissues of the mouth, throat and stomach. Sakura likely hasn’t touched it, but the kittens definitely will once they’re bigger and exploring. Please make a similar comment yourself and/or like this comment so we can give Joey the heads up. 👍🏻
Can i copy paste it?
Hope Joey sees this
Thank you for looking out for them hopefully he sees this
Adding a comment to hope this comes to Joey's attention
XxMysticWeatherxX Gaming yup for sure
That plant to the right of her when she’s on the corner of the rug is dangerous and poisonous to cats! ❤️
Everyone like this so Joey can see
what is it, a pothos? they can definitely be dangerous to cats, I'd recommend joey takes that out before the kittens get into it! I'm glad that sakura hasn't nibbled on it and gotten sick
@JoeyGraceffa
Can you tell me which one?
Many of those plants are toxic to pets
Disclaimer-- no hate, just love. Please don't read what I am about to say in a malicious tone. It's just advice coming from me having raised multiple litters of kittens in my own home.
Sexing kittens is very difficult at a few days old. The genitals of male kittens can sometimes mimic that of females until they start growing and everything moves to where it should be. Some male kittens literally don't have testicles outside of their body until they are a week or two old and they drop. We had a late bloomer once who we thought was a girl until he was about a month old. I would wait a little longer before committing to gender specific names.
Also, I know you are hearing this a lot, but please be careful with handling them. Even cats that have had years to bond with their owners will move kittens if they feel they are being handled too much. I had a cat do this to our family when we (my parent's kids) were too young to understand this, and momma cat moved the kittens to a spot under a floor we were replacing. It took us almost a week to get them out-- they were too deep in for us to pull them out and they were too little to come to us on their own so we had to wait for their eyes to open. We'd had momma cat since she was a kitten and this was her second litter, so we couldn't use the excuse that she was not bonded with us. We were handling them too much and stressed her out. We knew to be careful with them because they were babies, but momma car did not like how often we pulled them out of her nest.
I'm not saying don't handle them at all. Just be mindful of when and how often you do it. And also be aware of how Sakura reacts when you do. My advice is to not pick them up out of their box until their eyes are open (in about a week). Petting them should be ok and it will still get them used to humans, but you won't be pulling them away from their siblings or Sakura, which will make everyone feel more secure. Once their eyes are open, they will be more aware of who and what is around them, and they won't cry every time they are picked up because by then they will understand what is happening to them when you hold them.
Again, just advice from experience, not criticism. Just want to help you avoid the experience of waking up and having no idea where the kittens are because Sakura moved them while you were asleep.
i was thinking this too bc i read something before where you can’t really tell the gender at first thank you for posting this 🙌🏽
yeah- all of us actually thought our cat was a girl but it grew with balls.
My cat had just given birth to her first litter earlier today and I really appreciate how you took your time to write your comment because now I'm more mindful about how and when I should handle them 🙏🏼
I appreciate how nicely this was worded and how you have real experience instead of an opinion!
You’re totally right! Joey should see this and let’s hope he doesn’t see this as mean
I admire you for taking in the kittens. What I want to note: Some of the houseplants in the cat room are TOXIC TO CATS. I would remove them before the kittens go mobile. The little rascals nibble on everything and everyone when they are old enough.
Shalix 33 they are fake I think because they have been the same forever
Those plants are fake
I think Joey would know that and not let the cats near them :/
9:14 That plant to the right of her when shes on the corner of the rug is dangerous and poisonous to cats ♥️
Bear gaming how do u know?
@@rsiion5656 I have been researching plants that are dangerous specifically to cats, seeing as I just rescued my new kitty Lunar. If I'm not mistaken it is pothos and that is a toxic plant to cats.
Bear gaming If she would have to eat it in order to get sick, I think she is fine because it doesn’t seem like she is very interested in any of the plants in the room. I could be totally wrong of course, but from what I’ve seen in the videos, it doesn’t seem like she is the type of cat that would pick on plants. Especially since she has kittens now, I think she is already occupied. However, it doesn’t hurt to take the plant out of the room.
@@qiuyekachemov7672 Honestly I was more worried about the kittens eating or even nibbling on it if I'm not wrong I'm pretty sure it can be lethal to kittens and it can make cats sick. I just recommended for joey to maybe move the plant out of the room and I agree it wouldnt hurt to take the plant out of the room.
Bear gaming yeah, that’s true about the kittens, since the leaves touch the floor
I remember watching kitten lady (she rescues abandoned cats and now dogs and brings them back up to health) she said you have to wait about a week or so to tell the actual gender of newborns
Sometimes kittens are prominent at birth. I assisted with 3 litters and I was able to tell with the majority of the kittens just a few days after birth.
I depends, usually too tell 100% you have to. But you can get some idea by looking at the distance between the butt and the genitals... Also some male kittens will have obvious balls at birth... It's just a thing.
Christina Grijalva some litters are easy to tell but newborn parts are very difficult to identify most of the time
Sarah Moore intersex is very rare. I don’t think he has one, newborns have very small parts and it’s incredibly hard to tell, it will be easier with age
Either way they won’t have balls at this age lol
Joey, I know that you've probably done a lot of research since you got Sakura, but I also suggest you look into the TH-camr Kitten Lady. She's a professional kitten rescuer, and she has a lot of information on how to properly care for newborn kittens. Though she rescues typically orphan kittens, I think a lot of the info she gives can help you, too, in assisting Sakura in taking care of her babies. :)
I've watched a lot of her videos before Sakura gave birth! I want to collab with her some how 🥺
@@JoeyGraceffaVlogs I would love that! Maybe you guys could do it through online video somehow. It's too bad that the stay at home order and the virus won't let you guys meet up 🥺
Joey Graceffa Vlogs it’s so cool that you comment on people’s comments! it shows that you care
@@JoeyGraceffaVlogs clearly didn't watch enough 🙄
@@ceuti I would love to just say shut up
It’s hard to tell their gender when they are very little, once they get older it will be easier to tell their gender.
Omg joey you just made my day by liking my comment!!!
You can sometimes tell by their colours though. In this case he could’ve known that the three females in fact are females.
@@cassandra789 This is correct, Calico’s or “multi coloured” kittens are typically female. if he had any that were all ginger coloured they would likely be male.
as Cassandra said if a cat has both black and orange fur it is extremely unlikely it's male if it is it's because a very rear mutation
Cassandra for the tabbies, yes, for the black one with just orange it has an equal chance of being male or female.
@@cassandra789 yea, if it is a normal tabby cat, the males can tend to have more brown than the females
Lmao the beginning is just calling out everyone who tells him not to hold the kittens
spirit wolf I was so disappointed
yEah well screw that because THOSE people, has had experience before, so bruh to Joey
It has happened when the kitten smells like another person and the mother cat neglects them
The mother cat obviously doesn’t like her kittens being taken away so young
No hate 😂
Joey handles all the criticism really well! Like human babies, when it comes to mothering people have a lot of opinions and it can become really toxic making people feel like they’re not doing enough as a care taker.
Holly S facts
Thinking all about this, I’m not like Joey
I don’t want to be a TH-camr anymore :’)
And I hope this doesn’t become another shadow and moon incident.
K D dogs are completely different than cats
Qiu ye Kachemov
I hope that what you’re saying is true.
As in, the kittens won’t react the same way the puppies did.
People are saying that there is a poisonous plant in the cat room called a pothos plant, so it's best if you move it as soon as you can.
They are fake :/
Since Sakura’s name is a flower here are some name for the kittens!
Girls : Blossom, Hibiscus and Aster
Boys : Yarrow, Bud and Clem
Love those names!!
wonderful names
Aster and Clem Switch
Allison Kaspor why tysm!
Chocolate Bunny ty!
I think nature names like Sakura still... I think:
Girls: Willow Oak Blossom
Boys: Lake Forest Flint
(For people who are confused, Flint was originally Leaf, but looking back on it, I HATED it.... Lol)
I think the black one should be named obsidian
You want a cat to be named leaf or lake? Lol
I like them
I love leaf and lake they are kinda cool and original 😁
gives me japanese vibes lmao i really like the names i hope people dont start trippin for the name leaf and lake :I
“How did they get so big?” Sakura: cause they never stop eating
Naruto reference nice
you mean sucking ?
Joey: "she's in slug mode"
Me: She is a LOAF
she's a chicken
A pillow
She’s earthworm Sally
She is a loaf indeed rabbits (I have one) do that too and we call it loaffing.
My cat does that all the time
Sakura's quote of the year
"Motherhood and fame didn't change me" 😂
Please be careful with that (golden?) pothos that’s next to the rug, it can be very dangerous if they eat enough of it. I’m not sure what the rest of the plants are but that one is definitely risky 💕 I’m very glad you care so much about these babies and Sakura.
Depending on the mother's character and other circumstances, you can sometimes handle a newborn kitten soon after birth. Pet Place suggests briefly holding the kittens once a day to check they are gaining weight; however, take care not to touch the kittens too much as this may distress the mother.
Better explanation about holding the kittens XD
Thank you!
Joey Graceffa Vlogs Can u plz pick mah names
@@JoeyGraceffaVlogs no problem^-^ as long as everyone is okay it's great! And I'm glad to see that the kitties are healthy 😊
There's a difference between touching them and moving them out of line of sight of the momma kitty. I feel like that was the issue, not necessarily petting the babies.
@@savannawithoutanh5973 simply just putting it out there, not needed for an opinion but okay :)!
THE POTHOS PLANT IN THE ROOM IS POISONOUS TO THE CATS!
Joey: ITS A BOY
Doctor: That’s the umbilical cord...
LISTEN
Lmao
Lmaooo
This is hilarious XD
lol
Former Veterinary Assistant here. While it is generally ok to handle newborn kittens once or twice daily to check their weight and condition, it is recommended that you do not do so too frequently because you risk stressing the mother out. This varies cat to cat and it is important to understand and respect the signals the mother is giving you. If this were a cat he raised all her life there would be more trust built. Right now the best thing to do is to spend time next to them, touching occasionally. Give her treats when you touch them so she associates your interaction with food and you can build up that trust. I'm not saying never hold them. I am saying, take it slowly and work more on bonding with her. There will be plenty of time to tame the babies in the coming weeks. Mom's trust in you will have influence over the kittens trust in you.
Jessica Squier Question, how could you tell when a cat is stressed and what happens when they are?
Joey does not care what people say he’s going to find what information he wants to find on the Internet and make it in his favor he will look for it until it says what he wants.
Clary Hustles And did the puppies live?
Clary Hustles yep and I’m getting very sick of him especially with all the talks about the crystals in him giving away a puppy that he gave as a gift. Has too many dogs he did not need to get a cat it’s getting ridiculous.
Lolly K You guys need to stop worrying about them, him, his boyfriend, his mom, and temporarily his roommate, im sure, are taking care of the pets. The dogs are fine, and so is Sakura and the kittens
i thought this was about everyone getting mad since he was holding the kittens. but he just got a gender wrong! XD
edit: Oh wow thanks for all the likes!
Lol same
Kaylea aleai ,dude
Kaylea aleai same
Same. I hope he at least saw it though.
The beginning was about everyone getting mad though😂
I worked at a vet office for a few years I’m pretty sure he’s fine handling them Sakura doesn’t looked too stressed and he isn’t handling them for long periods or anything.
Joey: oh she is a girl
Sakura: how could you mistake such a obvious thing
Me: sees the title... freaks the hell out when i see the kitten.
Joey: i got the gender wrong!
Also me: 🤭
I totally checked the comments first before I watched it cos i was so scared incase mom abandoned one 😭 thank god it was only gender mix up 🤣
@@peggyjoek saaaaame
I thought maybe he accidentally killed one of the kittens. i was so relieved to see that it's just was the wrong gender
@@peggyjoek thats clickbait for ya
Same
Sakura looks like a tired mom 😂, but Mother’s Day is coming up and she definitely deserves a spa day 😊.
That's so true! Let her have drugs! (Catnip)
Everyone deserves a spa day
@@lumiandromeda9116 my cat got glue on her bum a bit ago and i had to get her high on catnip so i could calm her down😂😂
@@haley335 wow! See catnip is helpful! 😂
@@haley335 omg😂😂😂what did she do with glue
?
Joey: *you have been eating a lot of milk*
Me: "isn't it drinking a lot of milk?"
"Remember when he said he was just fostering me? Lmao" let's be honest here, the first video was called "I ADOPTED a pregnant cat" from the get go
She's just so stinkin sweet though. There is no way I could have given her up either. Lol
The gEtTo
How else will he have a catchy videos for people to click on? that seems to be all his videos have turned into. "what can I do next to get people interested in my channel"
@@JeremyPoopsAlot - I'm confused... I mean what's wrong with him promoting his channel?
@@danielletrigueros1489 where did I say that? I was saying everything he posts now is just attention grabbers. when he lost the views from the puppies being gone he immediately went and got a pregnant cat to do the same bc he saw what it did to his channel when lark had the puppies. Thats also not promoting his channel?
The cats are so cute can’t wait to see them grow up like I did with the doggies
Me too 🥺
Same!!!!!
same
And I can’t wait to see their eye color
@@JoeyGraceffaVlogs ikr
I can’t wait till you have six kittens running around in that room😂😂
Addie Johnson I think he should keep them and just have his cool cat room! They love cat trees by the way!!!
@@TheArtOfLight999 I agree!
Joey obviously DIDN’T READ the full article he showed at the beginning. The article goes on to says that the ASPCA recommends you consult a veterinarian before handling newborns under 1 week old.
I really don't see how you think he "obviously" didn't read the full article he doesn't have to share everything he does and from the length he went to for Lark and her pups I think he is well aware of what he should be doing. He took in Sakura to make sure that she and her kittens has a chance to live in the first place, so yeah I don't think he wants to harm them in any way.
Emmynoodles03 I don’t think anyone thinks he wants to harm them but he has been handling them way too much sometimes the mother will move her kittens if they are handled to much or even reject them which is why this person thinks he didn’t read the full article and to be honest neither do I.Joey is a good person but even good people make bad mistakes
@@user-nb1jq7gm3h Its suspicious he didn't include that part in. Plus, wouldn't he say he did?? Its just odd
Handelinf then at that age is common for most people. My mother breeds cats and after they are at least 3 days old you are able to touch them if the mother allows you to. Touching them however when the mother is not in the room can make the mother panic and turn angry to the person handeling the babies.
Katrina Bell he doesn’t have to tell you everything . He can leave stuff out it’s not for us to know
*Heads Up Joey: You Will Die Of Cuteness When You Hear Their First Purrs I Know I Did*
Haha
For real tho
I bet he will, i would've most definetly die of cuteness!!
@Lina Edwards Lmao. It's an expression!
Lina Edwards the afterlife has technology too
Me : Sees the title. *Omg did he accidentally kill a kitten?*
Joey : Is that a girl? Omg!
Me : ..oh
Teddy Bear yeah I really thought he killed one hella freaked out
Umm yes da happened to me
I thought the exact same thing
Same.....
Teddy Bear haha that’s exactly what I though!
By the time they're about 2 weeks to 4 weeks old, kittens have opened their eyes and ears, and aren't quite so dependent on mom. This is the time when handling by humans is critical. Introduce kittens to other people so they don't become socialized only to you. You should try to introduce them to men and women alike. Just don’t over do it joey.
someone._. Yes! This! 👆🏼👆🏼 I personally did not try to hold/carry my cats kittens until their eyes were opened and they could see who was interacting with them. Joey has good intentions, i just don’t think displaying that article in the beginning should allow him to use that as an excuse to hold them this early.
Jojo that’s literally what i thought.
@@jojo-he5gj if you go to the actual article he actually picked out the bit saying it's okay but the rest of the advice was consult a veterinarian if you want to handle them before one week, and don't do it if the mother seems stressed by it. I don't know about you but Sakura literally taking her kitten away from him doesn't indicate she's fine with it to me.
@@keirasmith5373 EXACTLY! He was just showing part of the article he wanted us to see. Suspicious he didn't cite his sources.
@Clary Hustles I sadly have to agree.
Girls : Eden, Misty, Blossom, Daisy
Boys : Thorn, Willow, Oak, Birch
( Notice their all Nature themed names)
I think willow is more of a girl name.
(No I'm not being gender specific I just think it is)
Is that some Pokémon characters name?
willow could be boy or girl and is acctually more commonly used for boys no hate though!
I think willow is interesting as a boys name. It has a nice vibe
I like the name I would call my boy cat won of those names
When Joey said that Sakura’s legs are hidden I call that position cat loaf
I call it “roast turkey”. My cat does it all the time. It’s so cute.
I call it "potato mode" "chonki boi" or "bread loaf"
I call it “no arms, no legs” lol rolls off the tongue 🤣
I call it potato formation my cat sits like that all the time it's halarious and adorable 😂
Lisa I just call them a bread lol
I have some names
Girls: willow, blossom, mystic
Boys: fern, briar, sun
Hope u like them :)
chloe White those are actually really nice names! 👌
The gender of those names would be good switched too tbh
I really like the girls names!
The girls names are so cUtTEe 💗
chloe White tbh those are all girl names
Edit: Briar is like a flower more like a rose and roses are very feminine (no offense) and Fern and Sun are pretty girl-ish too
Joey: THEYRE SO BIG!!
Also Joey: SO LITTLE
Random Dude i love the profile LOL
ew kpop
ALISA GAMING oh no i'm scared 🥺🥺 i fucking hate shaw mendes lmao gtfo
ALISA GAMING ofc u play roblox
That same article also states that the ASPCA recommends you consult a veterinarian before handling newborns under 1 week old. So it's very disheartening to see you ignore everyone's advice by just picking out one section of this article that would justify your actions. Your viewers are only trying to be helpful because we really care about you and the well-being of the kittens.
It's the same as the time everyone was trying to warn you about Moon and Shadow. I know you're only doing what you feel is right and it's so difficult to have other people say otherwise, but we're not commenting to be mean. We just care about you and want you to give you the knowledge to succeed the first time!
It's also very difficult to tell a kittens gender when they're so young, so I would definitely recommend checking again once they get older :)
TheWild Howling wait, hasn’t consulted a vet yet!!!????
@@annar3798 Even if they're closed, I would expect some practices to be accepting phone call consultations at the very least? It only takes a few minutes to call :)
Edit: In addition to this, if you can't go to a practice it would also just make even more sense not take any unnecessary risks until it was possible to ask for a professionals opinion first. At the end of the day it's only 1 week, it's not a long time to wait to help ensure the kittens safety.
He's a selfish idiot. He doesn't care about their well-being at all, just the views they give him. No matter what anyone says, he's going to do whatever he wants to do.
It is a bit concerning. Like, he also was handling the kittens while they were still in the sack (I know his intentions were to help) and touching the mother while she was giving birth, despite just saying "youre not supposed to bother them, just let them do their own thing." Its like he doesnt grasp all the information on these things. Im not saying it to be mean, he clearly cares, but I also think he really needs to listen to criticism and advice, not treat it like hate/negativity. 90% of us just want to point him in the right direction, having been in similar situations ourselves.
@@lonancblackwood8727 I completely agree. It's really sad to see the start of this video where he makes a dig at all his viewers who have only been trying to offer advice. Unfortunately I just feel like it may be too difficult for him to listen to any criticism at this point and he automatically sees it as hate/negativity.
It's almost like he feels like he needs to not listen, or do the opposite thing now just to prove a point. I fear this is going to go the same way as it did with Moon and Shadow... :(
Ok I’m not an animal expert AT ALL so I’m probably completely wrong. Feel free to correct me, but I did some research yesterday cause I saw people getting mad about Joey handling the kittens. According to the websites I saw it says that it’s ok to handle a kitten to weigh them or check on their condition, but to make sure to not touch them too much as it may stress the mother. But you don’t want to wait longer then two weeks before handling them but also not to handle them before they are one week old. So pick up the kitten, hold them for a minute or two, gently stroke them and then return to their mom. But you shouldn’t keep them from their mom for more then a few minutes at a time. You don’t want the mother’s signature scent to be replaced with yours and newborn kittens also can’t regulate their own body temperature
I don’t mean to sound like one of those annoying “vets” but I just wanted to share the research I found :) I love your channel Joey and I think you’re doing an amazing job with the kittens 🐱😊
Edit: Glad I didn’t sound completely stupid. Thanks for the nice reply’s 😅
Josephine !!! You are very correct! Joey just needs to stop getting defensive and listen to the legitimate advice of others who have more experience or, like you, have actually done their resesrch
marion moore Maybe he doesn’t want to listen because he has people telling him things like- “you’re only doing this for views” “this is SO WRONG give her away” like.. be nice about it,
『 ᴀᴛʜᴇʀɪᴀ 』 yeah that is not the right way to go about it
@@wintersage14 - Exactly, of course someone's going to feel defensive, if people are being nasty and rude. There is a right way and wrong way to give advice.
You're ABSOLUTELY
correct !!!!
I have fostered hundreds of kittens.
An experienced vet tech taught me how to be a good foster and surrogate mommy...
When the kitten's eyes are mostly open that is when you can hold them gently for a minute or two...you speak in quiet voices initially as well.
You NEVER pull a nursing kitten off of a nipple...that's like yanking a bottle out of a baby's mouth...rough & totally unnecessary...
You could call the black boy “Bagheera” like the black panther from The Jungle Book
That's what I named my black car! I definitely second this!
Cuddley Kayla I’m pretty sure you meant cat, but honestly I’m kind of hoping it was your car.
@@bleavitt1015 No I named my car!!! lol
Yes i agree
YASSSSSS
“Where are your legs?”
Joey Graceffa, 2020
Just watched that part : HAHAHAH!!!!!!SLUG MODE!~
Joey, you are so good with animals! I love how sweet, kind and compassionate you are! And during my time working at a vet hospital, I heard that all calico cats are female...Not sure why but it’s fascinating 😀
Imagine not knowing anything and just walking in a room and see someone just bent over, half way inside a box😂😂
micaella tulin it’s 3am and when I tell you i laughed.... I laughedddd 😂😂
Let me guess, they're "stuck" too? 😂
Ok then?
Me: all most crying when see title.
Joey: We have 3 girl kittens
Me to!
Happy tears?
SAMEEEE
If he killed each hurt one I would kill him
@@Caleenknow what does that have to do..;-;
Joey, does Lark still mother Moon or is he just another house dog to her?
Wolfy: I am XL I need this bed all for myself’
Me when my dog comes on bed
Surkura: motherhood & fame didn't change me
Joey: I would not think she would want cuddles anymore
Sakura*
Title: I made a mistake...
Me: Oh god Joey, did you kill one of the kittens!?
Joey: I.... think you might be a girl! I got it wrong you guys!
Me: ....... *joey you scared the living shiz out of me*
GøthGirł 994 same that’s exactly what I thought LMAOOO 😂
Same I thought that 😂😂
GøthGirł 994 yeah bc he’d totally make a video about him killing a kitten...
Yeah
Omg same 😂
When it said touch is important to them when they are young i think there is a difference from touch and holding them/ moving them to diff places
Exactly, there's a big difference between handling them in front of the mommy, and basically kidnapping one of them for too long far away from the mommy! And if there're screaming a lot, put them back
@@solenevasseur3665 I dont think the kittens like it but i think Sakura would have let him know by now if she didnt like it, thats how my cat is if she doesnt like somethin she WILL let me know
As someone studying zoology. You shouldn't handle newborn kittens until at least their second week. It's very dangerous. Also the poithos plant (don't hate on spelling I'm dyslexic) is lethal to kittens and can be fatal to adult cats too.
Mollyanne s I can agree with you on the 2nd one but if Sakura is okay with him taking the kittens it’s fine to me she would give Joey a sign by either taking her or doing something to Joey saying she doesn’t like it also it’s okay to touch a kitten as long as you gently do it
@@EliCM she did give signs. She moved her back to him during the birth process but joey kept moving her back. She also took the baby from joeys lap. She was stressed out and joey should have been more respectful and responsible.
🙄
@@Thealter919 You do have a point
@@EliCM I'm not trying to be mean to joey or anyone else I just really don't want anything to happen to the kittens. And I'm using what I have learned when studying in uni.
Me on the first video of the kitten: “well that one’s balls seemed more like a big vulva and tortoise shells are girls so that’s weird”
*today’s video*
Me: “ok well I’m not crazy”
I have a male tortoise shell there common to be male where I live!
I commented that too. orange and black colours in cats are carried in the X chromosomes and cant be carried on the same one!! therefore to have a cat with both black and orange = XX = female. except in rare cases of XXY cats!
black fur and orange fur are caused by different versions of the same gene/allele, which is on the x chromosome, which is why it is believed to be uncommon/impossible (depending who you ask) for male cats to be tortoiseshells. I know this because it was in my biology textbook. It stuck with me because my mother told me no one ever saw a male calico (any combination of black, orange, and white fur).
Its really hard to tell gender on kittens. Especially when they are that little. Honestly I'm expecting him to find out their more misgendered kitties when they get bigger.
Emily Stylinson there can be males it is just rare because a calico or torti male would be XXY which is very very uncommon.
DAMN JOEY THREW *SHADE* AT THE BEGINNING AND IM HERE FOR IT
Lmaoo ikr it was AwOsOMe.
You're here for the fucking ignorance? Nice...
every time Joey has puppies or kittens he has to pick a favorite and then the next day he's like "i think i like this one more."
Keeley Daniels is it a bad thing? Its simple to grow on a certain one. It would be bad if he wanted all of them 🌚
Fun fact, the gene for the black and orange color in cats is located on the X chromosome, so usually male cats can only be EITHER black OR orange (because they only have one X chromosome) (except in the case of klinefelters syndrome) and females can have both simultaneously (because they have two X chromosomes)
It is difficult to tell the gender of your kittens when they are very young, so it is possible they could turn out to be either male or female later on. It will be easier to tell when they are a bit older. Also, congratulations on your kittens, Joey! They’re so adorable. I wish I could leap through the screen and cuddle every single one. I’m so proud of you, especially Sakura! She’s doing so good for a first time cat mom!!
He skipped over the section in the article that said "The right time depends on how soon the kittens' mom will allow you to touch them without getting stressed." Maybe it's just me, but it looks kinda like he's stressing out Sakura when he takes the kittens away from her. Not meaning to come across as a rude know it all, just wanting the best for your beautiful kittens. ❤️
oh no he purposefully skipped over that damn portion. he's a moron and trying to spin it so it just fits his little narrative and his stans are ignorant and eating it up
@@dapperdabber13 exactly! I'm so disappointed :(
He skipped the newborns he went to the few week old baby
@@user-nb1jq7gm3h I keep saying there is a difference with touching and holding and moving them, and when he takes them from mom just kinda makes me mad
I think it only stressed her out when he took the one super far but otherwise she didnt seem very stressed to me. Cats tend to lash their tail back and forth very quickly when their stressed and she wasnt really doing that.
The way that Sakura was sitting on the edge of the rug my sister and I would call that loaf mode. Since they look like loaves of bread with their paws tucked under like that lol.
Youre doing great Joey. I rescued my cat Mitsy when she was pregnant. I was 22 years old and highly allergic to cats. But she needed a home and safe place to have her babies. I set up a nice big cardboard box, and she did the rest! She trusted me and would bring her kittens to me and sit in my lap with them. It was precious. She had 3 siamese, an orange tiger cat, and a lighter orange cat. lol! I adopted them out to friends and family only and they had to agree to keep them as indoor cats, and get them spayed/neutered. I cut a tall piece of plexi glass, and blocked them off in a smaller room. But they learned quick how to get out of that by jumping right over it at around 6 weeks haha. Keeping kittens contained is almost impossible lol!! Youre doing a great job Joey!
Most of us said that it causes stress to the mother and at a young age kittens can't keep themselves warm.
We all still love your videos.
I’m gonna tell my kids this is Joey Exotic
No this is Joey Graceffa
@@BrrmBrrmm he's joking?...
LMFAOOOOO
@@BrrmBrrmm r/woooosh
Kimberlly With 2 L's r/wooooosh
It's really hard to determine genders early on, my aunt thought her cat was a female for months😂😂 she was very surprised when he lifted his tell to show her his sack 😂😂😂
We thought our cat was male until she gave birth. She passed away from natural causes a few months ago, I miss her
@@lilliannea.8022 So sorry for your loss! It's one of the hardest things in life to grow so attached to such innocent sweet creatures and lose them 💔 I hope your heart heals soon.
Lilli Love but why if you ever cared about your cat didn’t you spay her?
i used to have an all white cat & named her Bella. 3 months later i found out Bella was actually Edward & apologized to him so many times.😂💀
@@lindsayceara that's hilarious
You could name them Greek gods and goddesses names: Atlas, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Athena
We have this theme with my dogs :) Zeus and Atlas
That’s what I commented!
i wish he did :(
just like any god or titan beginning with a
Just please Ik these are A names but Nyx doesn’t get enough recognition tbh
*Please watch Kitten Lady's video "Learn How Baby Kittens Grow: 0-8 Weeks!"* 😸
There's some great info there about recommended roomtemperature and weight for each week, when they should start walking, when the eyes should open/ears unfold and more 😁😁
Ebba Mikaela ugh I hope he sees this. He needs to see Hannah’s content!!!!!
@@wintersage14 Omg yes! She's so great!
He won't he never reads his comments hell he don't even repond to fans on Twitter
@@chrissyartcreations he obviously did read the comments and that's why he included the text at the beginning, but I just wish he would listen to them.
I don’t think he wants these comments.
Hear me out, CAN WE JUST APPRECIATE HOW NICE JOEY IS??!! He was the person who decided to even ADOPT Sukura! We should be thankful that he is even alive!!!!
He gets a FAT check for this god you people are ignorant. If JOEY was smart he would turn OFF his comments or ignore them. Spoiled money hungry male is more like it.
Joey: there huge! How did they get so big.
Me: *that's what she said*
As long as Joey washes his hands before he handles them, which I'm sure he does, the kittens should be fine. He's probably not handling them just because, he's most likely only handling them to check gender, or wellbeing. Yes they have lower immune systems, but as I said, as long as basic hygiene is being practiced, they will be fine. I think a lot of people forget that sometimes Kittens have to be bottle fed by a person, and that requires a lot of handling. Leave Joey alone, he's doing absolutely wonderful. My aunt runs a cat cat rescue, and I've helped her for years, so I'm not some idiot on here ranting. I know what's up. Also, Sakura is allowing Joey to handle the kittens, she's not getting defensive when he's near them, hissing, or swatting, so she's fine with it. If a mother cat really doesn't want her kittens handled, she will let you know, she's not gonna be passive about it.
Kat Austin Willard well, she kind of did let him know in the last video, when she took her kitten away from Joey and carried him back to her bed
she's simply keeping her babies together, mothers generally protect their young with aggression.
@@qiuyekachemov7672 mother cats do that when they're too far. if she was stressed or upset, she would growl, hiss, lash her tail - there's a lot of signs. sometimes they will move the 'nest' if they're stressed, which she hasn't attempted yet. so I think she's alright.
“She’s in slug mode “because we all have that mode
You can't tell the sex of kittens for sure until a few weeks after they're born.. So it's pretty common that people believe a kitten is one sex and then it turns out to be the other 😊💕
Looking at the coloration of the kittens I am quite sure he is right. The 3 with orange are girls, the 3 without orange are boys. As the black and the orange color genes are on different X chromosomes the partially orange kitties are unlikely to be boys.
Also the only way the girls would get orange, is if the dad is orange. The girls would get a black allele from mom and an orange allele from dad resulting in a multicolored kitten as the orange coloration is co-dominant. 😄
This in turn makes it highly unlikely that any of the non-orange kittens are girls as they can only inherit orange from an orange dad.
That would be my assesment without flipping them over to check. 😊
We have 6 week old kittens and could only surely tell what sex they are about a week ago(they are black/white and gray so we had no indication there). It kept changing to much and then one we swore was female at 4,5 weeks is most definitely a male :D
some advice: make sure she doesn't lay down on them. my cat recently gave birth to 7 kittens but killed 3 because she laid down on them & they suffocated
Aw that must have been so sad 😞
Oof R.I.P Kittens :(
Ok Joey stop separating the kittens from their mom it stresses the mom out and she might separate from them if she’s stressed
When did he separated them!!
@@Rose-wm9db he's constantly picking them up and taking them away. He should wait at least another week for the kitten to build up an immune system against what might be on joey
Keira louise i mean he is just doing that for minutes no need for worrying
Who would think Joey would mess up the cats genders?
Joey:..
Everyone else: uhhhh
LMAAAOOOOO
Oooof now that you said that, is it possible for a cat to be transgender? 0_0
xD
How long should you wait to handle newborn kittens?
two weeks
The ASPCA also noted you don't want to wait longer than two weeks before starting to handle the kittens. Pick a kitten up, hold him for a minute or two, gently stroking him, and then return him to his mom. It's important not to keep young kittens away from their mom for more than a few minutes at a time.
You picked the Google story that suited your narrative!
jennifer Loy fairhurst I searched this up and couldn’t find anything about this on the aspca website- not saying your wrong just saying that I didn’t find this
Then don’t watch it dumb ass
@@elliea5326 it's on google I'm in UK I've been around cats probably longer than Joey has been alive, I've seen stressed mother's smother their kittens but not abandon. Mother nature, as a new mother of any species gets stressed, the main point is their immune system is so fragile more than puppies, if an infection gets in it can wipe out a litter in a day. Joey is being arrogant and thoughtless....for VIEWS. So disappointed in this narcissistic side.....of his personality! Two weeks then he can use his new toys for his full glory. Seems easy come easy go!
@@emmjrose idiot!!!! Animal abuser?
@@nifflofair6685 I like how you jump to animal abuser.
Omg they are so big from when they were born!!!!! Also Joey in your last video I saw some hate comments saying that you know nothing about animal birth and you are treating them wrong. I completely disagree to those comments and I think you are doing everything right and comforting the babies. I love you and know that you would NEVER do anything to hurt an animal or make them uncomfortable and/or stressed. And those hate comments must not know how loving and caring you are anddd that you have experience with animal birth because of Lark. I couldn’t even read through 10 of those comments because it made me upset to see how many people think your a bad person and a bad pet owner. I know you’re not and you are an amazing person! Keep up the great work.
Summary for those lazy people who don’t wanna read lmao: I don’t like the hate comments saying Joey doesn’t know what he is doing because he is a caring person.
Me showing this to my cat: "are you happy we spayed you now?"
That explanation at the beginning EXPLAINS MY CAT EXACTLY. I got her from someone who found a litter outside when they were 6 weeks old. To this day she doesn’t want to be held or touched. She likes to be near us but that’s it. It’s been about a year so I don’t see things changing but I’m still happy with her🖤🖤🖤🖤
I'd like to add some things... I tame feral kittens I normally get them 4 weeks to 6 months and anything in between. While "domestic kittens" can be touched right at birth with mom right there. Taming doesn't always exactly happen from birth. Also I'd like to add the link you used made another article saying that the ASPCA says to wait 2 weeks before handling them.
Joey: I’m gonna go get in my 104 degree hotub( because he’s cold ).
5 minutes later..... Also Joey: ughhhh it’s so hot in hereeeeee! It’s like 100 DeGrEeS
“As difficult as it may be, you'll need to avoid touching newborn kittens during their first week of life, the ASPCA reports. Since socializing kittens with humans is an important part of their early growth, carefully start to handle your new fluffy babies starting during their second week of life. “
Nobody asked
YES! The website he was looking said to handle them as soon as possible, but that doesn't mean to try and socialize the when their eyes aren't even open!
XXXXX nobody asked for your opinion
Cute- Potatooo and nobody asked for you to reply
Exactly. I wish he'd actually listen. Like this isn't hate it's what's is best for the kittens
I think that is EXACTLY what whoofie is thinking, “get him out of my bed”!
*wolfie
WOLFIE DUHB
Wolfie*
Moon is so cute
Wolfie
i always get so excited when you update us on the kitties just like how you did with the puppies🥺❤️
These videos are making me waaaay too emotional. When I found my cat she was 3~7 days old, I adopted her, took care of her and she just turned 6 years old this past week. Sakura's kittens are just the cutest and remind me so much of her
Me: sees the title “oh no. Oh god. Welp it was fun while it lasted”
Joey: Is that a girl!?
Same 😂
Same 😂
Me too xD
Me 😂
Thats just one website. Many still disagree with overhandling kittens. I think it's best to follow Mumma cat's lead. If in doubt, talk to a vet or veterinary nurse
Yeah lol ik some kitten if you hold them to much the mom will not feed them I think it depends on the cat bc
Ok but u can't just expect him to listen to random commenters nagging at him either that's not a trusted source, and everyone has different opinions cause the only way to be sure of what's good when handling them physically is how the cat and kittens respond which he has being doing, if the kittens r too stressed out they will meow like crazy and when they do that he immediately puts them down, and he always let's the mom cat take the kitten back if that's what the mom wants. But you forget to realise it's also important for these kittens to bond with him too and learn to trust him or else it'll be harder on the kittens long term so he's doing just fine, if he's stressing them out too much they would let him know and at times when they are he always takes the correct course of action with compassion and care, and all of you are so ungrateful to how much he's done for the cat and these kittens and only want to bash him for any little thing you think he's done wrong.
Holy god, the title scared me-
Me to lol
Same I thought he would be giving the kittens away😱
Same dude. I was like ,
“JOEY! WHAT HAPPENED?!”
Same!
I thought something really dark like one of them died so I was really scared no I mean REALLY scared to see what is going to happen in the vid
Oh my gosh I'm in LOVE with that little black panther guy! So sweet 💜
He keeps saying that he can see the balls on the kittens. You can't officially see them until they drop once they hit... 6-8 weeks I think? Dont take my word for that I cant actually remember when it happens. Sometimes they can drop early, and other times they can drop late.
Alyssa _._ Yes finally someone else said it, I thought I was going crazy! Even when they drop it’s still difficult to tell as kittens and you can’t really see them. Usually breeders determine the gender by the spacing between under the tail.
If you’re experienced with baby kittens, you can get a rough guess estimate by the distance of between pp and buttocks. Further apart usually indicating male.
Yes this is what I have been thinking the whole time.You can’t actually tell what gender kittens are before there much older,the vet told us this when our cat had kittens,and even the vet told us we had 2 girl kittens when we had all boys 😅
Exactly!
exactly, i think a way you can check to see if it’s a girl is to see the stomach if there’s dots. As those are the nipples. Any cat that doesn’t have it, is a male. but finally someone said it!!
Joey: The kittens are sooo big!
Also Joey: There’re so little
OMG!! SOO THREE BABY GIRLS!!! EEEK!!! Love how your taking care of other animals btw 🥺💞
You have the Brady Bunch :) Marsha, Jan, Cindy, Peter, Greg and Bobby.......LOL
Does Joey still not know that technically Wolfie is Moon’s uncle?
I'm still wondering who the dad is. Was it ever noted?
Joey has been calling Storm and Wolf the puppies uncle since they were born but he might've just forgotten.
It's Lunar what do you mean? Of course there is a dad
@It's Lunar Did you skip biology class?
@@emiliemoldestad2555 sorry I am new to the channel. What dog is Lunar?
At the end of the day, Joey stepped up to the plate and gave these precious kitties a place to live until it is safe to place them up for adoptions. Thanks for spreading the love ❤️
Sakura is officially a cat loaf
Oh my gosh, they are so precious and their markings are beautiful....every one of them!!
Yes you need to handle them before the 2 weeks however when they are this young you can pick them up to weigh them, check gender whatever, and hold and stroke them for a couple minutes them put them back, it can really stress the mother out and since they are so young and have weak immune systems they can get sick so easily. People aren’t saying these things to harass you we all want the kittens to be healthy and happy and same for sakura, they aren’t puppies you cant treat them the same
They cant be sexed until 2-8 weeks btw just helping
He is only picking them up for less than a minute at a time...
Courtney Lynn he was picking them up for longer than 5 multiple times a day which can cause health problems for the mamma and her babies
@@-Wb-ju5yo yes they can, it's not that hard to sex new borns.
No he is not supposed to handle the kittens 1. It is damaging to both the kittens and mom and 2. There is a high possibility of the mother rejecting them
Me: wait did he just find something really bad about a kitten or hurt a kitten
Him: oh we have another girl. Now there is 3 girls and 3 boys!
Me: wow what a relief. Thank god!
I'm so happy I wasn't the only one!
This was literally me
same here
OMG DUDE DON’T SCARE ME LIKE WTH I thought one of them “ded”
Dead?
DoNt sAY ThE NauGHty wOrd
Say game ended
This needed to be said... I love your profile picture 😂
-HI SISTERS!-
Joey: there so big!
Also Joey: there so cute and so little!
Me: wha?( this is all for good fun)
I was literally looking for the daily kitten Vlog and I got really upset when I couldn’t find one and then you posted it yay!