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Old April 26th 05, 10:31 PM
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Hi, We have been feeding feral cats for some time now and more recently
trapping and neuter/spaying them.
Four weeks ago a mother had 5 kittens in the garage.
Near the time they were able to walk she relocated them under a
neighbors house. I expected to see them again when she brought them
over to eat solid food.
However, a week later she brought two of the five back to the garage.
They seem quite healthy and took to solid foods (@four weeks) . I'm not
sure but i don't think she is paying any attention to them at all.
The thing is,I see her nursing the other kittens 15 feet away on the
other side of the fence.
I suppose the little male and female are cute and tame enough to be
adopted to a good home.
Any thought? You wouldn't try to reintroduce them to the
litter would you? Is it correct to find homes for kittens in this
situation? They come to us after on two days.
Thanks Rob

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Old April 27th 05, 01:46 AM
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A 4 week old kitten should not be away from its mother and is not weaned
yet. These kittens need to either be back with their mother (and her
accepting them back is iffy, but worth trying) or brought in and cared
for. Either way, you will need to do something quickly. They will need
to be fed kitten replacement formula and when they are 5 weeks you can
start the weaning process and slowly introduce canned kitten food into
their diet. They are not nearly old enough to be adopted and should not
be homed until they are at least 10 weeks. If you have to bring them in
and care for them, you should try to find a home for them together when
that time comes.

Here is a good website that will help:
http://www.kittenrescue.org/handbook.htm

Megan



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Old April 27th 05, 05:49 AM
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Thanks for your prompt reply,
I purchased the formula they are eating it from a dish.
Best Regards

 




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