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How long does it take kittens to open their eyes?
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around 2 weeks, after that you can start handeling them but keep them with the mother, after 8 weeks they don't need their mother anymore because they can eat food on their own ususally by now and are not nursing as much.
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Usually around 5-10 days, it can happen sooner or later as it varies between breeds, anything is normal as long as the eye is clear and free of discharge, but bear in mind they won't be able to see at first and you should protect their eyes from bright lights, if they're in a dimly lit room they should be fine.
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got this off of kittencare.com--
They usually open when the kittens are between 8-14 days old. The eyes will stay blue for 2 more weeks. If you notice any swelling/bulging under the eyelids, you should open them gently with a cotton ball dampened with warm water (DO NOT use Q-tips). If you see pus dripping from the eyes, it is probably an infection and the kittens should see a vet. If the eyes remain shut after 14 days, your vet should look at them.
Other things to look for:
At 2 weeks of age, the kittens should be alert and be making attempts to stand up.
At 3 weeks, they try to climb outside of their box or pen.
At 4 weeks, all of the kittens should be walking, running & playing.
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