Is Putting Different Aged Kittens Together A Good Or Bad Idea?

[lacy2000]

I have a tiny orphan foster kitten, younger than a week old. 97 grams. His brother unfortunately passed away this morning due to FKS, leaving him all alone. He has a snuggle puppy with a heartbeat and a heated disc, but no other kittens.

I just agreed to take in another single orphan kitten, about 2-3 weeks old. My question now is, would it be dangerous to put them together due to size difference? Or would it be beneficial so they can keep each other warm?

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi!
Size difference might not matter so much if you keep an eye on things, but I'd keep them separate until they're checked out by a vet, unless you've done all that already

 

[Sarthur2]

This is iffy. How much does the bigger kitten weigh? I’d be very careful about this until the tiny kitten is bigger.

 

[talkingpeanut]

I wouldn’t risk it yet. I would also be concerned about the litter where the kitten died possibly being contagious. I hope it’s nothing, but I’d want to give it more time.