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Zoyka’s Maine Coon Kittens at One Week Old

Maria
January 24, 2026

This January 2026 update captures an early milestone for Zoyka and her Maine Coon kittens at Majestic Maine Coon Cats in Georgia. At one week old, the kittens were still completely dependent on their mother for warmth, nutrition, cleaning, and security.

How the One-Week-Old Kittens Were Developing

Steady growth: The kittens were nursing regularly and being weighed so their progress could be monitored.
Early movement: At this age, kittens move mainly by wiggling and crawling toward their mother and littermates.
Eyes still closed: Newborn kittens generally begin opening their eyes during the following stage of development, although timing varies.
Maternal care: Zoyka kept the litter warm, clean, and well-fed while we monitored the nursery closely.

What Happens After the First Week?

During the weeks that follow, kittens begin opening their eyes, moving with greater coordination, responding to their surroundings, and showing early differences in personality. Individual photographs and identification become easier as their features and coat colors develop. Zoyka passes her shaded black silver coat to her kittens; you can learn how that coat works in our post on smoke and silver Maine Coon genetics.

This post documents one moment in the litter’s early development. For current information, visit our available Maine Coon kittens page or review our kitten waiting list.

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