Nursing a large litter...

jenniferl

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Ok. I just thought of something today while caring for Ginger. She's got 6 nipples. I she has more than 6, which I hope is not the case, what is the best way to make sure all are fed? I know I would have to supplement a little and I'm prepared to do so. Would I just work out a rotation schedule? I've heard it's also best to rotate the kittens amongst the nipples, but is that realistic? Any suggestions?
 

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Skye had 7 kittens (that we know of) and one died right before we pulled them out of AC. One thing that was suggested to me before I found out one of the kittens died was to seperate the litters into two groups. Like have them together most of the day but removed about 3 or 4 let the ones you left nurse then put in the ones you took away. Let them all get their fill. But thats only if they are having trouble. If they arent then just let it be. Just kieep a close eye on them the first few days. Im wondering how many kittens Ginger is going to have. She looks huge in her pics!
 
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