Mama cat fostering?

My Ladybug had her kittens 2 weeks ago. Today, in my friend's garage, we found 4 abandoned stray kittens that look to be about a week older than my 5 kittens. My friend can not keep the kittens as she already has 3 strays that she took into her house.
I decided to bring them home and see if Ladybug would help out with them.
At first, she was so overwhelmed. She did not like them at all. But we let all the kittens snuggle together and get each others scent. Next thing I know, Ladybug was cleaning the strays and even letting 2 of them eat.
Of course, 9 kittens is alot for a mom cat, but 2 of the strays actually ate some gruel so I am not too worried that she will have a hard time.

I am just wondering if anyone has any experience in this field. Is it possible for my cat to raise these kittens as her own? They are absolutely beautiful. Now I have 9 kittens to find loving homes for.

Thanks for your help!
Denise

go to www.kitten-rescue.com

i would advise feeding the strays some kmr (kitten milk replacement) as to not overtire the mother.

One lady who works with rescue often takes extra kittens for her mommas. Some people are afraid to, because the new kittens could have an illness. But she says she just can't watch the extra babies fade away, needing a mother's care. Do read up on the kitten rescue site, though, especially since they are older than her kittens. You will need to make sure the little guys get plenty to eat.

Thanks for the link. What a great site! It was very helpful.

the older kittens will be bigger and stronger too so watch out they dont push the littler ones out.