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Normally, the kitten weaning process begins at about four weeks of age. âWith mom, theyâll start to try to eat her food, and sheâll push them away from her,â says Benson. But if youâre weaning a kitten that has been orphaned, you can start a little earlier, between three and four weeks. Supplement with formula if the kitten is not taking to the new food, to make sure it gets enough calories. 2  Weeks 5-6: The weaning kittens should start to nibble on the kibble, slightly moistened with water. 3  Weeks 6-7: By now, the kitten weaning process is complete, and they should be eating all solid food by week seven.
If the kittens are not ready to be weaned, they will show no interest in the food. If this is the case, wait one more week before offering the canned food again. When they are readily eating the canned food, supply them with daily feedings of the amount suggested by directions on the can. One week after the kittens have started the canned food, begin mixing dry kitten food that you have moistened with water into the canned food.