Feral Kittens <2 Months

[FeralOnWhidbey]

We are renters on a farm/storage facility and there are a few feral cats ... they assist with keeping rodent populations down. A feral kitten that was born this winter had kittens the end of April. She had 6 but 2 died at birth :-( . Last week Momma 'disappeared' :-(. Her kittens are not yet 2 months and are very small. They nibble at dry & wet food. There are 2 that are really small and one is really vocal about missing their momma. What can I give the 2 smaller ones to help 'build them up' ?
The 1st one is the vocal one and the smallest. The 3rd one is the next smallest. The 4th one is the largest (and a biter! Thus the name Nibbles! :-). Need names for 1 & 3.
Thanks.

 

[DeweytheLion]

Would you be interested in giving them some KMR or goat's milk with the wet and dry food you are giving them?
They look about the age to start weaning but a little milk might comfort and/or encourage them to eat and grow

 

[talkingpeanut]

Mom is likely in heat and off finding a mate. Are you able to help get these cats and kittens spayed and neutered?

Are you able to bring the kittens inside?

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, please bring these poor kittens inside. They do need to drink kitten formula along with dry kitten chow and wet cat food.

Hopefully, bringing them inside will help to socialize them enough to be adopted through a rescue organization.

They are crying because they need comforting and security. They may be hungry too.

Perhaps you can rent a have a heart trap from a rescue, trap the mom, and get her TNR'd. Otherwise, she will have yet another litter soon.

Thank you for caring about these kittens!

 

[FeralOnWhidbey]

Thanks all for the suggestions ....

KMR - I picked up some KMR but worried that as it is cows milk that it would give the kittens diarrhea ... and they sure don't need the weight loss.

Inside - can't bring them inside as our inside cat is a DIVA and growls & hisses at the kittens. Don't want them being attacked.

Momma - kinda hoping she is just "out" with a new beau ... but as she 'adopted' my DH and our dog and followed both around like a dog ... I'm thinking she has probably crossed the rainbow bridge :'( as we have coyotes & eagles & ospreys & raccoons.

Spay/neuter - we are looking into that. There is an organization here on Island that has a program. We were going to bring Momma in for the next clinic this coming weekend. The kittens can't be done until they are at least 9 weeks AND at least 2 pounds. These little ones will have to wait until next clinic

Socializing - DH goes out at midnight & at 5AM and sits with them. Since Momma bonded with him, the kittens followed suit. We also check on them frequently throughout the day. If they are up ... we become their "playground" as my legs can attest If they are sleeping, we let them sleep.

Food - there is a dish of dry food & a dish of canned food & water available at all times.

 

[Sarthur2]

KMR is kitten milk replacement, and is NOT cow's milk. It has lots of vitamins and minerals the kittens need. Kitten formula is made specifically for kittens because they can't have cow's milk.

Do you have a spare room or laundry room where you can put the kittens away from your cat?

They are no safer outside than mama was.

 

[talkingpeanut]

Yes, please bring the kittens in, and mom if she comes back. They can and should be kept in a room away from your resident cat.

Do give them the kmr. What else are you feeding them?