Kiera is still very pregnant and to pass the time while she waits for her own kittens, she taken to "mothering" the other 3 kittens I am fostering. Problem is, the little guys don't much mind where their lunch comes from and they nurse from Kiera too. I separate them as soon as I see this but a couple have gotten a good feeding as evidenced by the milk smeared on the fur around her nipples...
So here's my question: how does colostrum production work ? Is there a set amount and after it's gone then it's milk ? Should I be worried that the kittens won't get the colostrum as the other kittens drank it all ? Is colostrum production started by labor which means she'll produce more when she finally does go into labor ? ???
Thanks !
Julie (still waiting...)
So here's my question: how does colostrum production work ? Is there a set amount and after it's gone then it's milk ? Should I be worried that the kittens won't get the colostrum as the other kittens drank it all ? Is colostrum production started by labor which means she'll produce more when she finally does go into labor ? ???
Thanks !
Julie (still waiting...)