Kittens opening eyes - different in long & short hairs?

dinahsmum · 28-04-2006, 09:58 AM

I'm not sure where Bentley's human mum got the info but she was saying that long haired and short haired kittens open their eyes at different times - can't remember the details, but it was one at 5-8 days one at 8-11 days or similar.

Anyone know if this is so, and if so, the actual facts?

Fran · 28-04-2006, 10:20 AM

I haven't heard this DM but really wouldn't like to say if it's right of not

Any kittens I have had, have opened their eyes between 7-12 days...but I know the breeder of the Siamese I am waiting on has a litter of Cornish Rex that opened their eyes day 4

and they are a very short coated breed

deester · 28-04-2006, 10:44 AM

I have always known kittens to open their eyes at around 10 days. Maybe Kay could shed some light on the long hair query.

bobbie3917 · 28-04-2006, 01:04 PM

i have heard of a few opening there eyes at about 3 or 4 days aswell Fran my boys had theres open by about day 9 that was fully open they started opening at about day 5

CJK · 28-04-2006, 01:05 PM

sorry, i cant help, dont have a clue with cats

rai · 10-05-2006, 11:52 AM

Hi Folks,
The kittens my cat has just had, have not long opend their eyes, they are about 12 days, and over the years of having cats of both long and short hair i haven't noticed any difference

Gentle Breezes,
Rai

shonedek · 11-05-2006, 08:14 PM

kittens can open eyes at any time,no real set rule.As most of you know i breed Persians,some are open fully at 5 days and others are longer.Had one litter that didnt open eyes till 17 days old.Also repeat breedings can open eyes at different times.Have to say most of mine open eyes fully by 7 days..Hope that helps,

Fran · 11-05-2006, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shonedek

kittens can open eyes at any time,no real set rule.As most of you know i breed Persians,some are open fully at 5 days and others are longer.Had one litter that didnt open eyes till 17 days old.Also repeat breedings can open eyes at different times.Have to say most of mine open eyes fully by 7 days..Hope that helps,

Where have you been girl

Lovely to see you back here Sam x

shonedek · 11-05-2006, 08:24 PM

i have been so busy you wouldnt beleive...
Kittens due soon to lol so as you know never a dull moment

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