Trapping Kittens
These two methods work well for catching kittens if you cannot find a cat trap. Use a cat carrier or small dog kennel. Set it up where the kitten frequently goes, leave it there for a while so the kitten is familiar with it. You can even put some canned food inside to get the kitten used to entering it. Have the door turned away from you, but in a way you can see when the kitten is fully inside. Or have a mirror set up so you can see if the kitten is inside. Have a long strong string attached to the door and run it back to where you can be hidden from the kittens view. Practice pulling the door shut and holding it shut. You will have to pull the string tight to shut the door and keep it shut until you can get near enough to lock the kennel door.
There is another method of catching wild kittens which works if they are very young and very hungry, but are in a place you cannot quite reach, like under a shed. Place some canned food just outside of their shelter so they can smell it, you have to be right there, patient, and very still. Have a cat carrier handy and open. I recommend using leather gloves and hover your hand right above the food. Sit and wait until a kitten approaches the food. Then quickly grab it and shut it in the carrier. You might be able to catch only two kittens at a time before the others become too frightened to come out. But you can try another time for them.
Wild kittens will hiss and claw, they think they are very tough. It is quite funny actually, but do not let them get the best of you. Hold tight. I have used both methods successfully to catch wild kittens.
Important note regarding Feral Cats
Every feral cat once had an owner. If the cat is new to your area you need to file a found report with your local SPCA or animal shelter (whoever deals with strays) in case an owner is looking for it. Cat ownership should be taken seriously - if you cannot care for a cat, do not turn it loose, you should take it to a shelter, rehome it, or euthanize it humanely. In most countries abandoning an animal is a crime. If your pet goes missing for some reason or another, you should look for it and immediately file a Lost Report with your local shelter.
