Alright, put me in the silly/stupid/lazy category.
I originally adopted three kittens two years ago. I originally only wanted two, but I couldn't seperate them... (their mom was a barn cat, who got rolled over on by a cow, and therefore couldn't teach them how to be barn cats). I was a good child, and got the male (the other two are female), neutered.
Since then, I've been adopting/placing kittens that have been living around my grandfather's house (he's in the middle of a whole lot of farms) that have various problems, getting them the medical attention they need, and either keeping them or farming them out to my friends.
Well, I took in a stray male cat. Probably one of the most affectionate cats I know (he climbs in the shower with me so he can rub up against my legs). I incorrectly assumed when I brought him in, that the female cats hating him so much would keep them from getting pregnant...
Well, my obvious error has been pointed out to me. One of the female cats has turned up pregnant. I just figured this out tonight when I went to pet her stomach and.. wow, her stomach is huge and rigid, and her nipples are very prominate.
She will most definately be getting spayed (and the father will be getting snipped, as well) as soon as she can after she delivers. I'm curious what colors the babies will come out, as the male is a gray tiger striped, and the female is a brown/black tiger striped.
My question: I'm guessing she's about five weeks. I have six cats, total. I work Monday - Friday. What should I do to prepare when she gets closer to delivering? Should I start locking her in a room by herself (when I'm gone) when it gets close (obviously with food/water/towel lined box/etc).
Also, does anyone in the greater Michigan area want a kitten(s)? I'll keep them until I find good homes for them, but six cats is already too many! (That, and I'm young, single, with a mortgage, and I can only afford so many vet bills!) I'll even deliver them!
Thanks guys. This looks like a fun forum for just complaining or boasting, regardless
I originally adopted three kittens two years ago. I originally only wanted two, but I couldn't seperate them... (their mom was a barn cat, who got rolled over on by a cow, and therefore couldn't teach them how to be barn cats). I was a good child, and got the male (the other two are female), neutered.
Since then, I've been adopting/placing kittens that have been living around my grandfather's house (he's in the middle of a whole lot of farms) that have various problems, getting them the medical attention they need, and either keeping them or farming them out to my friends.
Well, I took in a stray male cat. Probably one of the most affectionate cats I know (he climbs in the shower with me so he can rub up against my legs). I incorrectly assumed when I brought him in, that the female cats hating him so much would keep them from getting pregnant...
Well, my obvious error has been pointed out to me. One of the female cats has turned up pregnant. I just figured this out tonight when I went to pet her stomach and.. wow, her stomach is huge and rigid, and her nipples are very prominate.
She will most definately be getting spayed (and the father will be getting snipped, as well) as soon as she can after she delivers. I'm curious what colors the babies will come out, as the male is a gray tiger striped, and the female is a brown/black tiger striped.
My question: I'm guessing she's about five weeks. I have six cats, total. I work Monday - Friday. What should I do to prepare when she gets closer to delivering? Should I start locking her in a room by herself (when I'm gone) when it gets close (obviously with food/water/towel lined box/etc).
Also, does anyone in the greater Michigan area want a kitten(s)? I'll keep them until I find good homes for them, but six cats is already too many! (That, and I'm young, single, with a mortgage, and I can only afford so many vet bills!) I'll even deliver them!
Thanks guys. This looks like a fun forum for just complaining or boasting, regardless