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Surprise in the ShedI know it's been a long time since i've been here, so incredibly busy with school. Not sure if you remember about my ferals, well, turns out I have a baby kitten too. I'm not really sure what to do and the feral cat people told me it could take a while before they can get them spayed/neutered. Should I get the kitten baby formula (for cats) or just leave it? I put a small plastic dog carrier in the shed with a blanket and water for it. It was hiding underneath the tractor and I was afraid it would get stuck in the engine so I put it in the crate. The door is left open of course. What do I do?  
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Looks too small to fend for itself. If it were me I would be bottle feeding it with it kitten formula and slowly introducing solid kitten food. Feed little and often. When I have had hand reared kittens I started with feeds every 2 hours but realise this may not be practical so feed small amounts as often as you can. I used a small syringe to start with to make sure the kittens got the milk. This little chap will not survive without help, best of luck. He looks to be about 2 - 3 weeks old. Nearer 3 weeks as his eyes are open. This happens at 2 weeks. He will not feed unaided yet. |
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As above and I agree the kitten will not feed alone is Mom cat about. I think you are very kind for looking out for the cats and now a kitten. Nice to see you around too. |
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Since I know next to nothing about cats or kittens, would it be a possibility for the mom to disown it if I were to bring it in at night and put it back in the shed during the day? I have 7 dogs here and not too sure how safe it would be to have it here 24-7. I never thought of her spreading the babies around. I will take a look around the area to see if I can find more or at least hear them. There is definitely only one baby in the shed, I would have heard the others by now. If I were to bring it in the house, where would I keep him/her? |
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I wonder if mother cat was in the process of moving her kittens? Either from your shed or to it ..... I think it is very unusual for a cat to have only one kitten, although I am sure it can happen. I don't know enough about hand rearing such young animals and I am thinking whether it would be better to put the kitten back where you found it and keep a watchful eye if at all possible. Good luck and you are brilliant to be caring for your feral "pride". |
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I brought him in today. He was still in the same spot crying like crazy. I also can't choose between the names Sherbert or Cheddar, lol |
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