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They are ADORABLE. Please keep the pictures coming! I wouldn't worry too much about weaning, unless you're fostering orphaned kittens. Introducing wet food too early may cause upset tummies. The kittens will learn from mom at their own pace; as Sarthur2 said, usually between 5-8 weeks.

If you leave the blankets, she'll most likely pee on them. Get an enzyme spray that you can use on spots where she pees that she shouldn't. It'll eliminate the smell. Otherwise she'll keep going there. Fluffy blankets are anyway not ideal for newborn kittens because they can smother. Better to...

Wet kibble doesn't sound appetising at all. Try other, high value foods eg plain boiled chicken, or Royal Canin Kitten Mousse. If he won't eat it off your finger or a plate, you can start by mixing it in his syringe slurry. How much does he weigh? If he's much smaller than the rest, then it may...

Aggressive how? Is she hissing, growling or spitting? Has she tried to scratch or bite? Or is she just getting bolder in trying to escape? I know it's easier said than done, but try to remember that if you're tense and wary, she's going to pick up on it, and she's going to get more stressed out...

Congrats! Seems like mom's short tail is genetic then. You'll need to keep an eye on the tailless kitten. Google Manx Syndrome. Kittens born without a tail may have issues like incontinence or partial paralysis in the hind legs. Or they may be fine. It depends on how much the spinal cord is...

Try putting the dewormer in their food. Socialising feral cats over 4 months isn't recommended for rescues, because in the time it would take, they could help many more friendly cats. Younger kittens socialise much faster than older feral cats. But as an individual, if you have the time and...

Can't be 100% sure from a photo, but he does seem to be neutered. Can you feel the individual ribs and knobs of his spine when you stroke him?

Definitely a girl. Now show us the other end, please 😊

My cat does this too, on fleece blankets or fluffy tops. I also find it very sweet. It's not harmful or a sign of illness or anything, so enjoy the bonding time 🤗

Aww so sweet. The moms look quite similar. I wonder if they're sisters? You could try moving your nesting box so the entrance is right next to the cardboard house. Is the nesting box covered? They probably feel the smaller house is safe. I wouldn't worry too much though. They'll move if and...

Kitten Lady has a video that may be helpful on fostering a feral mom with kittens. As for the tongue sticking out, maybe she's missing some teeth in front? Stray/feral cats can sometimes break or lose teeth eating inedible junk, even if they aren't old.

You're clearly going above and beyond for him. He's lucky to have you! My guess is he inherited a birth defect from his dad, in which case there's only so much you can do. Have you talked to your vet about your concerns? (Apart from the possible eye issues) Will dad be getting neutered?

To me it seems like his eyes are bulging because he's very underweight. Basically, you're seeing the shape of his skull. He looks exactly like a kitten I fostered a couple of years ago.

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Most of the kittens I've fostered have been underweight. The most important thing is to weigh them daily to make sure they're gaining. Also, ideally feed according to weight, not age. At 140g it should be fed every 2 hours, 2ml to 6ml (google Kitten Lady feeding chart). A kitten could be...

I've been fostering for a few years now and I've learnt this is so, so important. I can see 8 week old kittens aren't ready to be taken from their families and everything they know, and how much of a difference in emotional security and independence even a few more weeks can make...

I usually foster orphaned kittens so this has never been an issue before, but this time I have a mom and her 5 kittens. The kittens are about 9 weeks old and two were just adopted. Mom is crying, looking for them, and it's breaking my heart. How long until she accepts they're gone? I'm sure it...

A cat came waltzing into our home, flopped down on the carpet, and said, "Yes, this will do." We looked for his owners, but never found them. We suspect he was abandoned when they moved away. It's been about 6 years now, and we still serve him 🤷‍♀️

Oh my goodness 🤩 One day you'll take pictures of him next to those toys again and won't believe how tiny he was!

Thanks for the update! Out of curiosity, how many ended up being male/female and short-haired/long-haired? Looks like the B&W ones are fluffy, but I can't tell from the last pic about the white ones? In their baby pics it looked like maybe 2 of the white kittens were DLH. Is the all-white one...