The new litter of kitties turned up this evening. Well - three turned up. I have to check my diary - I think they'd be about a month old or a little over.
Gary was feeding them when Julius (the big ginger kitty from the first litter of ferals that started it all in June...) viciously attacked one of the new kittens. Claws in the back, swung the kitty up against our propane container. The kitty got loose and bolted. Gary "guarded" the food so the other two could eat.
Julius, Tuxedo and Spooky had all been fed a few hours ago, and Gary went out later to give them kitty milk as a treat. He wasn't hungry.
Julius has recently been attacking Booger too, but she's big and takes care of herself though it's just another reason we really need to find her a permanent home
. He did nick her ear the other day, and Gary's been treating her with alcohol pads. It's just depressing.
Also, Julius has not been taking care of himself. Julius and Spooky let us pet and groom them now. Spooky keeps herself clean, and so far, flea and tick free. We have to clean (kitty wipes) and brush Julius every day, and Gary has to de-tick him - he gets new ones almost every day.
What do you do about aggressive behaviour in your ferals?
Gary was feeding them when Julius (the big ginger kitty from the first litter of ferals that started it all in June...) viciously attacked one of the new kittens. Claws in the back, swung the kitty up against our propane container. The kitty got loose and bolted. Gary "guarded" the food so the other two could eat.
Julius, Tuxedo and Spooky had all been fed a few hours ago, and Gary went out later to give them kitty milk as a treat. He wasn't hungry.
Julius has recently been attacking Booger too, but she's big and takes care of herself though it's just another reason we really need to find her a permanent home
Also, Julius has not been taking care of himself. Julius and Spooky let us pet and groom them now. Spooky keeps herself clean, and so far, flea and tick free. We have to clean (kitty wipes) and brush Julius every day, and Gary has to de-tick him - he gets new ones almost every day.
What do you do about aggressive behaviour in your ferals?