Kittens generally make their break whit the litter and with their mother, and set out on their own at three to six months of age.

Each kitten develops at its own rate and within its own inherent personality. For some, exploration of the world beyond the nest becomes a priority much earlier than for others.

Although tree climbing is something that most kittens eventually attempt and experience, some are naturally and instinctively mire suited to the activity

The experiences of kittens with the littermates in their first few week of life are critical to their adulthood when they call on those early experiences for the basic of their reactions to various situations

The ‘meow’ begins as the call of a kitten in need of something, but carries over in many into adulthood . It can signal a very wide range of emotions and conditions.

Kittens readily extend their play to include, in addition to their mother and littermates, a wide variety of objects. The ball of yarn has become a cliche in this respect.

For as long as she will permit it the queen remains a target of her kittens play. Within a few  weeks she usually will begin to distance herself from her kittens’ flurry of activity.

Whilst play with its mother can become very spirited and rambunctious the kitten also spends a great deal of quiet, caring time with the queen.

Early experiences help to mold the personality of a cat, preparing it for activities later in life. However, some kittens, like this Bengal jumping from rock to rock along the beach, are naturally more outgoing.