Can male cat behavior help identify the father of my kittens?

No, the male cannot be anywhere near the kittens or the mother. Queens can be extremely protective of her kittens, and could attack him. He could also hurt the kittens. I'd have the males neutered asap to stop this behavior.

I'm not sure I understand the time line but cats can't store sperm. Reggae has orange in her coat so she does carry the gene for the orange coloration. The long haired gene can also be carried but not expressed. I recommend to have the female spayed when the kittens are 12 weeks old. One female cat can have up to 28 kittens in a year. This is not only a lot of cats to care for but it also contributes to the significant problem of pet over population. If cost is a concern, call the local humane society and ask about a low cost spay program. I hope this answers your questions and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Tomcats do not typically stay with their mates, or with their kittens once they are born - they continue to roam and mate with as many females as possible. Many female cats will actually not allow the male near them or the kittens. So there is no need to try and keep them as a family - in fact this may be difficult, especially if they don't want to be around each other. You can certainly keep the female and kittens if you wish, but I would not expect your boy to show much interest in them.

Hormonal changes can definitely cause changes in behavior such as what you are describing. It would be best to keep the male separate from the queen, especially if she is already acting aggressively toward him. Once the kittens are born, the queen will likely get even more protective, which could result in injury if you leave the cats together.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cats. Cats are able to become pregnant by the same cat for multiple litters. Both cats would need to be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine if a fertility issue is to blame and to determine which cat has the problem. This is fine to do now or you can allow them to mate during her next cycle. I hope this information helps!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. No, a neutered male cat cannot impregnant a female cat. Neutered males have no testicles and therefore no sperm. If you have a female cat that has become pregnant, she must have been mated by another, intact male cat. I hope this is helpful!

Well, it's hard to say without examining her, but if Magic isn't neutered, then he very definitely could have gotten a female cat pregnant. That would certainly explain the behaviors you're seeing. If she'll let you catch her, you should take her into the vet for definitive diagnosis of pregnancy.