Before you pick up your kitten, set up a separate room for them with all of their supplies. A bedroom or bathroom that won’t be used by other pets works perfectly and keeps them separated for a few days. Let your kitten adjust to the new family & environment then you can start introducing them to other family pets. Swapping smells is a great place to start. Swapping beds, blankets, or towels with the animals scents on them gets them acquainted before meeting face to face. After a few days, you can start introducing them slowly. Monitor the animals closely and move slower if there are any negative interactions. Don’t worry if your fur family doesn’t get along immediately. Give them time. They will be best friends before you know it!
Maine Coons need a high protein diet. This can come from a mix of dry, wet & raw. There are many good dry & wet foods out there but make sure the ones you choose have a high protein content. If you decide to feed your kitty some raw meat, you can purchase a meat mix for pets at most butcher shops.
Maine Coons need to be groomed on a regular basis. They should be brushed a few times every week and bathed every few months. Nail clipping depends on your preference. You can certainly trim their claws but most cats do this naturally with scratching posts. Having scratching posts/cat trees will also protect your furniture! If you have a polydactyl, you at least need to keep their extra claws trimmed. Otherwise, you risk them curling into the cat's paw pad. Keep your cat’s teeth as clean as you can. Especially considering Maine Coons are predisposed to juvenile gingivitis. Having them cleaned by your vet regularly, brushing them, and feeding Greenies treats are all ways to keep up on their dental hygiene.
I get asked a lot about personality differences between males & females. Personally, I don’t see much of a difference. I have had very outgoing & affectionate males & females and I’ve had some from both genders that are not as outgoing. How well the kittens are socialized when they are young makes all the difference. If they are raised in a loving environment and are handled constantly, you’re going to end up with an outgoing & social kitty. Males tend to be larger than females. Males usually weigh between 18-25 pounds and females about 13-18 pounds. Maine Coons do not reach full maturity until about 3-5 years of age but they pack on the pounds quickly!