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[kappydell]

Today my buddy called me and said come quick the cat is having kittens in the middle of the floor. Cat is first time mother, and friend had other first time mother lose first litter so she was a little panicked. All 7 born just fine, thank you. Now we have to start lining up homes. Momma cat was a little tenative the first 2 babies but by the time #7 appeared she was handling things just fine. Also a good thing momma cat knew and trusted us to help. Belly rubs all round!!

[arby]

I hope your friend will do the right thing and get her fixed and the other one asap or he will continue to produce more kitties......
good job!

I once ended up midwifing a cat that would wait until I came back to check on her before she delivered the next kitten, even up to two hours .... I finally figured it out and stayed with her until she was done. She only wanted me there with her too! This was at a friends house as well.

[HazelStone]

Today my buddy called me and said come quick the cat is having kittens in the middle of the floor. Cat is first time mother, and friend had other first time mother lose first litter so she was a little panicked. All 7 born just fine, thank you. Now we have to start lining up homes. Momma cat was a little tenative the first 2 babies but by the time #7 appeared she was handling things just fine. Also a good thing momma cat knew and trusted us to help. Belly rubs all round!!

I'm glad momma cat did not have any trouble. I was six when our mama cat delivered her first litter. Mom let me watch. And then Mom had to "assist" the cat, pulling a larger-sized kitten out with a washcloth.

Hmm. Now that I think about it, there may be reasons I still don't have any kids at my age.

[Annarchy]

Congrats on the kitties. Glad everything came out ok.

[AMarthaByHeart]

Good job Kappydell! Maybe it was just practice for when th SHTF. Midwives will be in great demand. (Name the first girlie kitten after yourself.)

[dogmom4]

Sweet! Too bad you're not closer because I would take one...especially if you had a calico....my two kitties are so old that all they want to do is lay around and sleep.

[kappydell]

I hope your friend will do the right thing and get her fixed and the other one asap or he will continue to produce more kitties......
good job!

I once ended up midwifing a cat that would wait until I came back to check on her before she delivered the next kitten, even up to two hours .... I finally figured it out and stayed with her until she was done. She only wanted me there with her too! This was at a friends house as well.

as soon as tax return gets in we will be having a mass neutering amd spaying of all pets. these were not planned, but they sure are cute, and we already have folks asking about them for homes. Mama was a little confused with the first two, I had to help her tear open cauls and wipe kittens to get mucous out of lungs and start them breathing, I helped with #3 and #4, but by the time we got to #5 thru 7 she was doing it all. She already knew how to sever the cord and what to do with the afterbirth (my friend was totally grossed!) I was amazed, she learned fast and looks to be a great mama. I was also amazed she trusted me to help. It was a real bonding experience.

(I came close to delivering humans a couple times in my pre-retirement job as LEO...technically I am trained to do uncomplicated deliveries already. Didn't know I was going to do it inter-species though...)

no calicos, unfortunately, 3 black & white spotted, two gray & white spotted, two all gray. they are a little small for sexing, but after a month or so we will start looking for dots and dashes....

Edited by kappydell, 24 March 2012 - 12:49 AM.

[ROSARYCHAPLET]

congratulations! great job!

[kappydell]

eyes are opening now on the kitties. Lost one, unknown problem. personalities are also emerging, especially the one that constantly gets out of the kitty nest and goes a-wandering. Mama cat keeps an eye on him, but he is going to be quite the explorer. The chihuaha also guards him protectively (he loves babies). But we have to watch where we step first thing in the morning! Man they grow fast!!

[kappydell]

Surprise! The other female cat started helping out the mom-cat, cuddling the babies and cleaning them. (Good thing, mom was getting a bit frazzled.) I've read of cats sharing mothering duties, but have not seen it until today. Those are going to be some spoiled kitties, but in a good way.

[arby]

Thats neat, Kappy!

[Jeepers]

That must be sweet to see.

[kappydell]

HMMMM! Not only is the sister-cat caring for the young, she actually is lactating and feeding them, and she has never had a litter of kittens. Ive read about 'wet nurse' animals being able to do it, but have never seen it before. Im taking lots of photos, since we have plans to fix all the males and sister-cat will probably never have the chance to have her own. It is a delight to see her so tenderly caring for the little ones.

Edited by kappydell, 11 April 2012 - 01:30 AM.

[kappydell]

photos of kitties - soon be going to new homes....

#1 - 4 weeks - asleep in first nest
#2 - 2nd momma, feeding time
#3- two mommas sharing chores
#4 & 5 - same photo-sorry-birth mom tending kids
#6 - back to sleep - 6 weeks

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[dogmom4]

Awww! They are pretty cute!

[Jeepers]

How cute!!!!