Advice on settling in a Kitten

[NailedOn]

We have just bought two pedigree kittens. Both female and litter trained. One is very outgoing but the other spends all day hiding.
They are eating well.
I have tried cat toys and treats to tempt the shy one out, but she just stares at me - sadly!
Any experience of this.? We have had cats for years, so perhaps I need to be patient.

[edc]

I'm no expert but when my 2 were kittens, they arrived a year apart, I settled them in a bedroom for a week or 2. Then bit by bit open up the rest of the house to them. I would try picking the kitten up on your shoulder and walking round the house so s/he gets a good smell and poke of things. I would also spend time in the room reading magazines or using the laptop just so they were used to being around us but not being fussed over too.

[Simpo Two]

It's shy, but I have yet to find a cat that won't play with string.

Don't thrash the string about, just pull it very slowly across the floor about a foot in front of her nose, or lower it down gently from above, or pull it over her tummy.

If it doesn't play with string it might be a guinea pig or large hamster.

[Jasandjules]

Just give it a week or two.

[anonymous-user]

Simpo Two said:

It's shy, but I have yet to find a cat that won't play with string.

Or a laser pointer.

[NailedOn]

Thanks for the advice.
We will certainly give the kitten plenty of time. She is resolutely ignoring string, fish on a line, jangling bells etc. But clearly want to join in.
She is a bit more bold a meal times when I daresay her appetite overcomes her caution.

[Spitfire2]

Greg66 said:

Simpo Two said:

It's shy, but I have yet to find a cat that won't play with string.

Or a laser pointer.

Mine doesn't - but she can't see much more than 6 inches in front of her nose.