Grey Maine Coon Gives Birth to a Rainbow of Tiny Kittens-and Each Is Cuter Than the Last
Maine Coon kittens are so cute, and they're so colorful. Even when they're a "boring" color, these kittens' coats are so rich and luscious that it takes them to another level every single time! When they are super colorful, though, it just gets better.
One grey Maine Coon's coat is fabulous enough... But then she gave birth to kittens. She legitimately has one kitten in every color, and it's so hard to pick which one might be my favorite:
@greekgardenmainecoons Gaia is an incredible mom to these seven babies, but she gets a little overexcited to show them off when we come hang out with them! #adorable#kittens#clumsy
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The Greek Garden Maine Coons know a thing or two about kittens. These kittens aren't just gorgeous: they're so loved! Their mom loves them so much that she literally plopped down onto them. Don't worry, though; no one was hurt. They were just happy to be there!
She has an awesome mix of orange, black, grey, and Calico kittens. There are seven of them, and it's hard for her to divide her love and time, but she's made it work so far. Even if she sometimes feels overwhelmed with the love she has for them all.
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Her name is Gaia, and she's had babies before. Since she had babies with an orange cat this time, though, the litter is a little extra rambunctious. She's definitely feeling that, especially when it's time to eat:
@greekgardenmainecoons Every orange cat has a villain origin story… and apparently it starts at the milk bar. Of course, coat color doesn't *actually* determine temperament, but he's not helping the stereotypes. #mainecoon#orangecat#kitten
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I would argue that the Tortie/Calico cat to his left is definitely the one who started it. She shoved him away! When these kittens get bigger, he's definitely going to get his revenge!
How Do Cats Have Different-Colored Kittens?
If you breed two cats together with different coat colors or with a certain recessive gene, you're going to come away with some different-colored kittens. No two will ever look exactly alike!
Just like anyone else, kittens inherit 50% of their DNA from each parent, but there's no clear-cut answer to who inherits what, or what genes they receive. For example, you could have a Maine Coon that has:
- A mix of both parents' fur colors.
- Mom's fluffy ears.
- Dad's extra toes (polydactyly).
What coat color a kitten ends up with is completely random: that's why some of Gaia's kittens are completely orange or grey, while others are both colors. You won't know until they're born, and that's what makes them so magical!
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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM.