Four weeks now. Let them out of the box for the first time.
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ah, ah! Is the novice-class open in that breed??Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
You've got some very nice van pattern bicolors. Some breeders would kill for those patterns on the cats!
She should probably be getting kitten food, does she eat dry at all? They need a lot of calories when they are nursing!Originally Posted by farleyv
Thanks for your remarks on the little ones. They aren't very good pics. It isn't easy getting them all to sit still at the same time. I have some ideas for pictures of them individually. I don't understand what you mean by the novice class or breeders. Our barn cat, Ranger is the father. He has weird markings. Never thought much of it. I am so glad I caught Slick. She was the only female left, so now no more kittens. I would have been a basket case if they had been born in the barn. There are fox and coyotes plus a busy road. I probably would have slept out there to keep them safe! lol Should Slick be getting any kind of milk? She gets wet food, but does not drink much water. Babies are fat and sassy, but she is a bit on the thin side. Just don't want her milk to suffer or her. Any thoughts? Thanks all!
Milk as such isnt necessary for cats. Besides, many cats can get diarrhea from laktose in modern milk (old fashioned, not pasteurised milk was easier for them). Homeless cats are survivors, but it is better not to take any risks with a nursing mom... Althought you can give her low-lactose milk if you and she want (preferably whole, not low-fat). It is a good calcium-source, and some proteins and fat.Originally Posted by farleyv
She gets wet food, but does not drink much water. Babies are fat and sassy, but she is a bit on the thin side.
Oh, we know your cats are moggies, so we do joke a little. But only a little: more then one renown pedigree cat DID began as a moggie and later novice.Originally Posted by farleyv
I don't understand what you mean by the novice class or breeders.