Thanks I was starting to feel guilty.Hello, Gatita Bonita!!! I am so happy that you took in those precious kittens!!
As for the food debate, I feed both canned and kibble. I simply soak the kibble!!! I have had cats who are very healthy who eat kibble. Additionally, they are inside-outside and since they are all over 12 years of age, I feel that it can be done. Do what is best for your situation. The Great Food Debate is similar to the Working Mom v.Stay at Home Mom scenario, IMO
I also free-feed kittens until they are about 6 months old.
IF you do allow them outside, be sure to provide lots of interesting toys. I give toys even to my ferals and they are just as happy hunting toys as they are birds. In fact, the birds (healthy ones, anyway) fly off so the kitties prefer the "chirp & cheeps", especially since they are not relying on the birds for food.
As for placing the second kitten with your friend, you are doing the right thing. Do not risk your own situation - things often happen for a good reason. Your kitten will have your older cat (I LOVE brown tabbies, by the way :love: ) and your friend will be able to devote plenty of attention and comfort to HER cat. And what an honor you give her, entrusting her with a little life that you, yourself, treasure so much~~~ those babies certainly have good guardian-angels