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Keller and babies
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The first pic is so ridiculously precious. I am sorry to hear that it was so difficult for Keller to give birth, and I am glad she and her four babies are doing OK. Please keep us updated on Keller and her kits.
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I'm going to go get a scale just to stay on top of it. They seem pretty content but will still take some KMR if offered. Can I give Keller the leftover
KMR from each feeding?
KMR from each feeding?
I always give my momma's a little kmr, especially if they are not drinking much water. It helps keep them hydrated and milk flowing. Just watch her make sure it doesn't upset her stomach. Sometimes they get the runs. Just discontinue giving her the kmr if that happens.
Aww! Poor Keller! Look at that scar too! Poor thing...at least the 4 survived....They're sooo cute!
Good luck too them, and even after all that Keller still looks like a good mom
for everyone!
for everyone!
I like that tabby one. I know its not the "proper" way to tell male/female, but I'm guessing that the one white one with the bigger head (compared to the other two) is a male - the other whites are female.
Have you sexed them yet?
Have you sexed them yet?
Yes, give her the left overs, she'll like them
Good thing you're getting some scales- most probably everything will turn out just fine but it's very reasuring to weigh the little darlings and see the progress they're making. It will enable you to react quickly and you'll know if you've been feeding enough KMR, which is supposed to be a very good brand, by the way,
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I haven't sexed them yet. Maybe this evening.
Has Keller got her milk yet?
A little trick to tell if they're getting milk: Look very carefully as they suckle- when milk starts to come, their ears flick quickly for a few seconds.
I hope everything goes well! They really are little cuties!
I always mean't to ask you- did you get Kellers name from Helen Keller? I always thought it was a pretty name, but I wondered where it was from...then you said she was deaf, and Helen Keller came into my mind!
A little trick to tell if they're getting milk: Look very carefully as they suckle- when milk starts to come, their ears flick quickly for a few seconds.
I hope everything goes well! They really are little cuties!
I always mean't to ask you- did you get Kellers name from Helen Keller? I always thought it was a pretty name, but I wondered where it was from...then you said she was deaf, and Helen Keller came into my mind!
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Keller is named after Helen Keller. I think one of her white kittens will be Sullivan, after Anne Sullivan (Helens nanny/tutor).Originally Posted by CuteKittenKat
Has Keller got her milk yet?
A little trick to tell if they're getting milk: Look very carefully as they suckle- when milk starts to come, their ears flick quickly for a few seconds.
I hope everything goes well! They really are little cuties!
I always mean't to ask you- did you get Kellers name from Helen Keller? I always thought it was a pretty name, but I wondered where it was from...then you said she was deaf, and Helen Keller came into my mind!
All 3 white ones are boys and the little tabby is a girl. I think she has milk now. The kittens have gained almost 1/2 oz since 2 this afternoon. I haven't fed them since then.
I had to ask a conversion calculator on the web, but that would be 14 grams, which is a very good weight gain
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I can tell the little boys apart right now because one has spots on his head and the other 2 are different sizes. As they grow it may get more difficult.Originally Posted by cjh27
I had to ask a conversion calculator on the web, but that would be 14 grams, which is a very good weight gain, well done! Can you keep the white boys appart? If no use some nail polish on their little nails or some food colouring on their fur.
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Christine
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Amy--- they are sooooooo cute! and her scar looks soooooooo good compared to how Angels looked! OMG hers was horrible and SOOOOO big! I just LOVE that little one with the grey spot on his head. I was so hoping little man would get that spot but instead he got a cream one. LOL his daddy had the grey spot like your kitten. too cute!
and little man is 10 mo. old and still has his cream spot.... from the time it came in around 1-2 weeks old up till now there are some days it is darker and others you can barely see it but it is still there all the time......
and little man is 10 mo. old and still has his cream spot.... from the time it came in around 1-2 weeks old up till now there are some days it is darker and others you can barely see it but it is still there all the time......
Are you sure about that? I thought it there was some coloration in the fur that it darkens over time.... with pointed kittens they are born a creamy white and their points develop over time. This isn't a pointed kitten, but most cats fur color does darken and become more pronounced. Ghost striping on black cats does fade, tho. But that's as the black becomes more pronounced. Anyone - feel free to correct me if am mistaken.Originally Posted by cjh27
these will dissapear when he gets older and he too will be pure white. The colour of these spots will tell you which colour he is under his white coat genetically.
Christine
I think it's actually common for white kittens to be born with a headspot of their underlying color, which then fades...
Though I once had a white cat with a gray spot on his head and he was adult, so... not all cats, I guess.
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What exactly does underlying color mean? Keller has the pinkest skin I have ever seen, no sign of color on her.
They're adorable!! Congratulations to you and Keller. Haha, I was right. I guessed 4,
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Congratulations on the four kittens. I am so glad they are gaining weight - I am always paranoid about weighing them and keep a careful record each day - it is so easy to forget just who gained what.
On the colour spots, my Wellington and his brother, RB Napoleon both had grey spots on their heads until they were about 6 months old. Persil had a very small tabby spot = almost more a few hairs between her ears, but they were definitely tabby. Now they are all pure white.
On the colour spots, my Wellington and his brother, RB Napoleon both had grey spots on their heads until they were about 6 months old. Persil had a very small tabby spot = almost more a few hairs between her ears, but they were definitely tabby. Now they are all pure white.
