The kittens can still snuggle with mom, and she can help to stimulate and clean them. They can suckle her nipples for comfort as well. Who knows? It may stimulate milk production after all!
Here is an article on hand rearing kittens. It's a lot of work. Literally an around the clock job until they wean. Will anyone be able to help you?
http://www.thecatsite.com/a/hand-rearing-kittens
Also, you'll need a needleless syringe of about 1-2 mL's, along with bottles and KMR.
Kittens must be fed tummy down, head up, so they do not aspirate formula into their lungs.
Please ask questions as they come up. You'll be living by your alarm clock. Newborn kittens need to eat and potty every 2 hours through the night.
Please keep us posted.
Here is an article on hand rearing kittens. It's a lot of work. Literally an around the clock job until they wean. Will anyone be able to help you?
http://www.thecatsite.com/a/hand-rearing-kittens
Also, you'll need a needleless syringe of about 1-2 mL's, along with bottles and KMR.
Kittens must be fed tummy down, head up, so they do not aspirate formula into their lungs.
Please ask questions as they come up. You'll be living by your alarm clock. Newborn kittens need to eat and potty every 2 hours through the night.
Please keep us posted.
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