Help please

[vkneller]

So I monitored mummy and babies most of the night. Mummy was restless and didn't seem bothered with letting them suckle and then when she did the big boy muscled his way on and he won't let the other have a go. I can't be 100% sure that she hasn't had a go but I feel like she hasn't.
I fed her 4ml of kmr about half hour ago because I'm so worried she's not getting enough.
(I have no idea if I'm right about the sex)
Am I doing the right thing? They are due to be weighed in hour and a half x

 

[vkneller]

Good news is mummy's stool has started to thicken she's eating and drinking. X

 

[Sarthur2]

If the kitten took 4 mL's it was hungry and therefore necessary. Encourage the weaker kitten to a nipple if you can. Continue supplementing in the meantime. The goal is for this kitten to become stronger and begin suckling its own nipple well.

Good to hear that mom's stool is beginning to return to normal.

 

[vkneller]

I'm so confused now. I weighed them today:
Kitten 1 160g
Kitten 2 190g

How can they have gained that much is that possible?
Kitten 2 I believe could of because he is always attached but kitten 1 has gained more and that's the one I've supplemented and hardly see feed off of her.
I put them back and left them curled up sleeping.

 

[Sarthur2]

It is possible! And kitten 2 is clearly getting what it needs from mom!

They have healthy appetites and are growing well. Nothing to worry about! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[vkneller]

Thank you so much. I've been so worried but now feel a little calmer.
I will continue to monitor weights daily.
How much weight should they gain each day? They can't overfeed can they x

 

[ashade1]

They can't overfeed, an average weight gain I believe is 6-14 grams a day!

 

[Sarthur2]

They each need to gain 6-10 grams minimum per day. More is better! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[vkneller]

Kitten update. [emoji]128512[/emoji][emoji]128513[/emoji]
Little one is doing amazingly. In 3 days she has put on 70g!! Total weight now 190g.
And our big boy has put on 60g weighing in at a whopping 205g!
I am not going to supplement Amy (smaller one) today. I'm going to let her do her own thing and see the weights tomorrow.
I'm so proud of Lucy.
Thank you so much for all your help I'll keep updating as they grow and will get some pics soon just don't want to disturb mummy too much. I feel bad enough taking them out the nest to weigh them.

 

[Sarthur2]

Things sound good! Yay! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[vkneller]

Quick update.
One week old today and they are 310g and 320g...they don't stop feeding. Lucy is doing amazingly and is now comfortable to come down and spend some time with us and then goes right back up to her babies
When do they open their eyes?
Thank you for all of your help

 

[SeventhHeaven]

Hi  Beautiful babies

  Between 10 to 14 days but not to fret if you have a late bloomer around 18 days or more just keep posting

here...never pry the eyes to open. I had one once that looked like a pirate for whole week 

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/fading-kitten-syndrome-11-things-you-need-to-know

(lots of links attached

Sounds like your doing a Great Job!

 

[Sarthur2]

So good to hear they are thriving! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[vkneller]

Thank you everyone. How bizarre I woke up this morning looked at little Amy and low and behold one eye has begun to slightly open. We said she looks like a pirate too. Too funny.
They are so big for week old kittens becoming toone big for the nest.

 

[foxxycat]

Do you have anymore pictures of these lovely babies?

   We love pictures!  And the babies sound like they are coming along just perfectly!

 

[vkneller]

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• vkneller
• Apr 3, 2017

 

[vkneller]

This was taken on the 31st. I'm going to take more tonight x

 

[vkneller]

Please help.
Have weighed today and Amy has either lost weight or my scales are broke.
She's 300 today. She was 310 yesterday.
Sheldon showed a gain though with 330g.
What do I do do I supplement amy?
Also is it normal for Lucy to be a bit bitey with her? Are they playing is she cleaning. Amy didn't like it she was crying. I called Lucy's name and she's stopped doing it now.

Amy's eyes are both open this evening

Thank you

 

[Sarthur2]

You can supplement the baby who lost weight every couple of hours. Losing 10 grams is not good.

 

[vkneller]

Am going to do that now.
Is it normal for Lucy's behaviour with the little one x