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when??

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Question
when do female cats are ready 2 breed and get a male cat? ... at what age exactly???

Answer
Hi Miro
There is no exact date for when female cats are ready to mate. They will let you know when they start to call, that is they meow outside, calling for a mate.
Female cats mature at any age from about 6 to 9 months old, but it is advisable not to allow them to mate before they are 9 months old, really it would be better if they were about 12 months old