Is 7 weeks old too young for a kitten?

[7rider]

Hey all.
So, DH and I are going to be taking in 2 kittens from a litter had by a stray that my BIL/SIL took in up in NY. Kitties were born March 5th. They want us to take our two Easter weekend (April 25th, specifically, on our drive back down from visiting family for the holiday).
We think 10 weeks is a better time to take them....BIL/SIL insist babies are eating solid kitty kibbles and are spending less and less time feeding off mom, and will be ready to go on the 25th.
What do you think? Who has experience weaning kitties and is 7 weeks okay? We'd take two, so they'd keep each other company.
I never had a cat before. My parents took in a stray - but that was after I left the house post-college. We had dogs growing up, and - of course - I've had bunnies since '92. It will be weird to have a carnivorous pet in the house!

[zoom-zoom]

One our best kitties ever was 7 weeks old when we adopted him from a shelter. Generally 6-8 weeks is considered a safe age for a kitten to be weaned.

I think it's great that you are taking them as a pair. Kitties are very social (contrary to popular myth). We have 4 and they all keep one-another company. 2 of our boys wrestle and play a lot. They are very entertaining.

[Biciclista]

Since you are taking 2, i think 7 weeks will be ok. the biggest problem with kittens taken before they are about 12 weeks old has to do with socialization. Taking two at a time solves that problem.They teach each other. congrats on your new babies.

ps they are adorable!!

[indysteel]

I would be more concerned about taking them in at that age if you had other cats/pets. Unless and until they're able to get fully screened and vaccinated, there is always some chance I suppose that they may have something other cats could contract. This would be special concern since the mom was a stray. In saying that, however, I'd note that I am not a vet; anybody who is or knows more about communicable disease among cats can correct me if I'm wrong.

Welcome to the wonderful world of cat ownership. They're amazing animals and companions.

[7rider]

Thanks, all. I feel a little better about this schedule, then.

No pets in the house now. But perhaps a dog in the future. One of our first tasks is scheduling a vet visit. I'm not sure what vaccines momma cat has gotten - if any - so a full range of tests/vaccines will be high on the agenda.

[spokewench]

Enjoy your kitties! I think you'll be okay taking them at 7. THey are soooooo cute