About two weeks ago, I spotted a calico in the woods behind us. Because of the lake and traffic, we usually don't see ferals or strays near our house but she somehow made it back there. She is definitely feral. I finally trapped her last Tuesday but couldn't get her to the vet for spaying until Friday.
I have a set up with a 48" crate, so she wasn't uncomfortable waiting but she sure was upset. She spent most nights crying and I worried she had kittens. I specifically asked the vet if she was lactating but was told she was probably in heat.
Brought her home to recuperate and all was well until Saturday night, when I spotted kittens in the woods! It took my two friends (experienced trappers), my husband and me Saturday and Sunday to trap them. They look about five weeks old. I still can't believe they made it all that time on their own. All four are eating pooping, hissing and spitting. Two black and white tuxedos, one all black and one grey tabby and white tuxedo. Haven't been able to touch them, so I'll have to wait for sexing.
Because Mom had a distemper shot at the vet, I was advised against reuniting them, although I feel so sad about that. She's still cries at night but I know she'll be OK in a few days. (She has found a home at a sanctuary near me and is leaving this Saturday).
In the meantime, I am looking forward to socializing these tough little kittens.
I have a set up with a 48" crate, so she wasn't uncomfortable waiting but she sure was upset. She spent most nights crying and I worried she had kittens. I specifically asked the vet if she was lactating but was told she was probably in heat.
Brought her home to recuperate and all was well until Saturday night, when I spotted kittens in the woods! It took my two friends (experienced trappers), my husband and me Saturday and Sunday to trap them. They look about five weeks old. I still can't believe they made it all that time on their own. All four are eating pooping, hissing and spitting. Two black and white tuxedos, one all black and one grey tabby and white tuxedo. Haven't been able to touch them, so I'll have to wait for sexing.
Because Mom had a distemper shot at the vet, I was advised against reuniting them, although I feel so sad about that. She's still cries at night but I know she'll be OK in a few days. (She has found a home at a sanctuary near me and is leaving this Saturday).
In the meantime, I am looking forward to socializing these tough little kittens.