I have a question I hope someone can help me with. I have six kittens, I'm sure you all have seen plenty of pictures of them
, and they are 2 weeks and 2 days old.
I've heard I should be trying to give them a few feedings on the side each day to help Holstein, but they are refusing the little nipple. I have a small slit in it, so I know enough is coming out. I can even see the milk in their mouth, but they hate that nipple. They cry when I try and give it to them. I know they are hungry when I try to feed them too because I wait until Holstein has been away from them for a while and when I go in there they start whining.
They appear to be very healthy, she nurses them a lot.
So is it really necessary to give them supplemental feedings? I've been giving Holstein lots of KMR each day to give her additional calories/vitamins. She drinks a can in about 3 days. I also give her kitten food and 2 packets of Sheba each day. Is that enough for her with nursing that many babies?
Should I really try and give the babies more KMR? Any advice would be appreciated.
I've heard I should be trying to give them a few feedings on the side each day to help Holstein, but they are refusing the little nipple. I have a small slit in it, so I know enough is coming out. I can even see the milk in their mouth, but they hate that nipple. They cry when I try and give it to them. I know they are hungry when I try to feed them too because I wait until Holstein has been away from them for a while and when I go in there they start whining.
They appear to be very healthy, she nurses them a lot.
So is it really necessary to give them supplemental feedings? I've been giving Holstein lots of KMR each day to give her additional calories/vitamins. She drinks a can in about 3 days. I also give her kitten food and 2 packets of Sheba each day. Is that enough for her with nursing that many babies?
Should I really try and give the babies more KMR? Any advice would be appreciated.