Feeding 26 days old kittens

[Sarah 1980]

Koala's kittens are 26 days old.

All doing very well including the runt. He was 68 grams, now almost 300.

But some are starting to lick kitten mousse off of my fingers.

Can i put a little mousse or does it have to be gruel?

It is a Joy to watch them play and exploring...

 

[StefanZ]

It doesnt need to be a gruel. Its usually easier with a gruel, that is why most begin with it.

If they want to taste of the mousse, its OK, even good.

 

[Sarah 1980]

It doesnt need to be a gruel. Its usually easier with a gruel, that is why most begin with it.

If they want to taste of the mousse, its OK, even good.

Thank you. Do I need to take precautions that they dont inhale the food through their noses?

I did a lot of research on weaning but can't find the answers I am looking for..

They are sturdy on their feet. When can they walk outside the nesting box? We do have 4 adult cats.

 

[Sarthur2]

They are ready to be out of the nest now, but it’s safer if they explore in one kitten safe room for a couple more weeks. Put their mousse or gruel (kitten chow softened with water) in that room, along with a kitten sized litter pan filled with non-clumping litter.

 

[Sarah 1980]

It doesnt need to be a gruel. Its usually easier with a gruel, that is why most begin with it.

If they want to taste of the mousse, its OK, even good.

We have already one that eats mousse. And...auw...he is biting hard. But clearly likes the mousse.

I assume that there is no risk of inhalation?

 

[vince]

If they're eating on their own, the risk of inhalation is extremely low. Feed them what they like now. It will be easier to get them weaned. You can make changes later.