Bliss' babies...

[Fran]

Well, Bliss has been a busy girl during the night. 1st baby put in an appearance at midnight and baby number 6 arrive just 1 and a 1/2 hours later. Sadly, one of the babies (an orienatal tortie baby) did not make it and died shortly after birth. The other 5 seem to be doing well and feeding fine. Bliss is being a lovely mummy and is very proud of her brood :-)

Here's what she has..

2 Oriental red boys
1 blue Oriental boy
2 Siamese (colours to be determined) and I think that both these are boys too, although the sex change fairy could visit :-D

Here's a few early piccies..

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabiesfewhoursold0001_2.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabiesfewhoursold0001.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabiesfewhoursold0001_1.jpg

[Grete]

Awww congratulations Bliss and Fran :) They are a lovely brood! RIP little baby that had to go so soon.

That last shot is too funny, looks like she's saying neener look at my gorgeous babies! ;)

[Kazz]

Well I haveto say thoose two reds looks stunning I think though I am "ginger" obsessive due to past friendships. But the blue looks lovely too. Okay please explain whats the difference between an oriental and a siamese and how do you get two "different" breeds so to speak in the same litter. Cat breeding is so complex I think I have sussed the colours then another breed pops up.... :)

Five boys eh...... and a happy Mom by the looks of it glad she is well.

Karen
So she has five boys eh....

[Fran]

Thanks both :D

Kazz, the two reds are definitely boys, I couldn't get red girls out of this mating. I'm almost sure the blue is a boy, I'm not so sure on the Siamese but I definitely think one is a boy.

Siamese and Orientals are the same breed. Orientals are solid coloured Siamese, i.e. they don't have coloured 'points' and they have green eyes whereas Siamese have blue eyes. Both parents of this mating are Oriental but both of them carry the Siamese gene, so that's how we have got Siamese in the litter. Oriental, unlike Siamese isn't a carrying gene, so inorder to get Orientals in a litter at least one parent has to be Oriental. *phew* bet that's as clear as mud :roll: :-D

[Kazz]

Ha yes clear as mud....:roll: .....you have to be a
Mathematician and geneticist to suss this cat breeding out don't you.

Karen

[MrsH]

What a lovely cute litter, Fran! Is 5 quite a large number for an Oriental? And thanks for your explanation of the difference between Orientals and Siamese. I knew none of that ( to be honest I thought Oriental just meant some vague Eastern-type cat, didn't realise it was a breed name :oops: oops, how thick am I?)

[Erin]

Congratulations Bliss and Fran,they are so cute :)

[Fran]

Thank you MrsH :D Yes, 5/6 is average for Siamese/Orientals. It isn't unheard of that they have litters of 7/8 :shock:

Had to laugh at your explanation of what your concept of an Oriental cat was!! :lol:

[MrsH]

Glad you didn't take offence Fran, after I'd posted I thought it actually sounded rather rude as well as ignorant! In my defence I can only say that I've only ever had moggies!

[sarahd]

Awwwwwww well done Bliss :)

She looks very happy with her little family.Congratulations Fran

Sarah
x

[Fran]

Glad you didn't take offence Fran, after I'd posted I thought it actually sounded rather rude as well as ignorant! In my defence I can only say that I've only ever had moggies!


You were not rude or ignorant at all MrsH, Orientals are not as well known as Siamese, there are lots of people who have not heard of the breed let alone realise that they are the same breed as Siamese and can be born in the same litter :D

[yola]

Fran, they are a delight!!! Bliss looks completely at ease with her new role; and I be you must be over the moon as having such beautiful kittens :D Congratulations to mamacat and welcome to the juniors :-D

[tilly]

They are gorgeous looking kittens well done to Bliss.

Sally

[dinahsmum]

Awwwww, Fran!
And isn't that last picture wonderful "Kitten-birth? Motherhood? Piece of cake!"

[Grete]

What a lovely cute litter, Fran! Is 5 quite a large number for an Oriental? And thanks for your explanation of the difference between Orientals and Siamese. I knew none of that ( to be honest I thought Oriental just meant some vague Eastern-type cat, didn't realise it was a breed name :oops: oops, how thick am I?)

Lol I am with you MrsH, I never knew that either :)

[Kazz]

What a lovely cute litter, Fran! Is 5 quite a large number for an Oriental? And thanks for your explanation of the difference between Orientals and Siamese. I knew none of that ( to be honest I thought Oriental just meant some vague Eastern-type cat, didn't realise it was a breed name :oops: oops, how thick am I?)


Mrs H join me in the thickness stakes, I thought that Oriental was a "type" like you that lumped together Siamese, Burmese etc. But its no good being shy of being thick - SHOUT it from the rooftops like me.:-D

[dandysmom]

Congratulations to the new mum! What lovely babies! I did know about Orientals. only because my breeder friends had them as well as Siamese; beautiful animals both!

[Elaine]

Congratulations xxx

[Mags]

Awww.... big congratulations Fran, to you and Bliss!! :lol: They are stunning little kittens and beautiful colours.

I'm afraid I am another one to hold her head in shame as I didn't know the difference between Orientals and Siamese either! :oops: Thank you for explaining it Fran!

So sorry one of the babies didn't make it but Bliss's remaining kittens look healthy and strong. Looking forward to regular updates on these babies!!:D

[borderdawn]

Like that blue one Fran!! Glad all went well.
Dawn.

[Kazz]

Like that blue one Fran!! Glad all went well.
Dawn.
I like the blue one too.

[Fran]

Like that blue one Fran!! Glad all went well.
Dawn.

Thanks Dawn, yes I like the blue one too but then I am biased where blues are concerned ;) He's the biggest of the litter by a long way and boy he doesn't half throw his weight around :roll:

[smudgley]

Lovely babies & a very proud Mom by the looks of things.

PS - How come, every time I go away there is excitement on the forum! Been away for the weekend & there are babies being born & threads about male genitals & all sorts of exciting things!

[charliebubs]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :smt007 :smt007

Well done Fran and Bliss. What a beautiful family they are!!!!

The red babies look stunning and the blue boy is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)

Can't wait to watch them growing. :)

[Kazz]

Hope the babies and Mom had a good night,

[Moli]

Congratulations PK & Bliss beautiful litter, love the blue as well...

[Jac]

Congratulations Bliss and Fran. What a lovely family. My preference is the blue, but there again blue is my colour. Cant wait to see them growing up.

[babycakes]

Congratulations Fran and Bliss. What a lovely bunch very cute all of them

[random]

LOL! I LOVE the last pic! So relaxed! Lovely babies!

[Kay]

Congratulations Fran and Bliss. They are gorgeous. The reds seem to have an excellent coat colour. Can't wait to see how they come on.

[Donna]

Lovely little kittens.... any more pics???

[Fran]

Lovely little kittens.... any more pics???


Thanks Donna :D I haven't taken anymore piccies as they are opening their eyes and I didn't want to subject them to the camera flash. As soon as I can I will post up some more piccies.


Thanks all for your lovely comments :cool:

[LucySiamese]

Congrats on the babies Fran and Bliss they are sooooo cute!! cant wait to see more piccies :-)

[charliebubs]

more pics, more pics, more pics, more pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fran]

10 days old.....still all boys :roll: :-D

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabies10days0001.jpg

One of the Siamese...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabies10days0001_2.jpg

One of the Oriental reds..

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabies10days0001_4.jpg

The Oriental blue boy, big lad this one!...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/Blissbabies10days0001_3.jpg

[Kay]

Aww they are gorgeous Fran. I see what you mean about the blue. What a tum he has already. Can't wait for a cuddle.

[Elaine]

Aww bless 'em. Lovely pictures xxx

[random]

Oh great new pics, what sweetheats!

[random]

Has that blue boy got his man bits already? :shock:

[Moli]

They are just beauties PK, Love the oriental blue.....

[Fran]

Has that blue boy got his man bits already? :shock:


It certainly looks that way in that piccie :lol:

[whiskey]

congratulations those babys look gorgeous and bliss looks very content with motherhood:)

[Jac]

Wow haven't they grown quickly. Are you giving them miricle gro Fran?:lol:

[sarahd]

Oh wow they are gorgeous Fran you must be so pleased with them and of course Bliss for being such a wonderful mum.

Sarah
x

[Fran]

a couple more piccies...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/bluett0001_3.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/bluett0001_4.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/bluett0001_5.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/bluett0001_6.jpg

[Elaine]

Aww just look at those cute kittens with elephant ears, how sweet arte they:D xxx

[Luke]

How stunning.
Those reds..
eee..
orientals..
and "ginger" in many terms.
I must not feel broody!!
They really are a LOVELY litter Fran:)

[dandysmom]

They are darlings....it's going to be fun. fun fun at your house come Christmas! Maybe put the tree inside a playpen...??? :-D

[Fran]

They are darlings....it's going to be fun. fun fun at your house come Christmas! Maybe put the tree inside a playpen...??? :-D

I am thinking we may not bother with a tree this year :shock: :roll:

[Mags]

What little angels ...... they are adorable Fran! :D

[Moli]

Gorgeous!!!!they are all so big! really love that little blue boy!!

[Grete]

Awww look how much they've grown already! They are so gorgeous :)

[random]

Oh Fran don't you are making me broody! :lol:

What little angels! :-D

[Sweet]

Another Congrats to Bliss, Fran and Family x

[charliebubs]

Ooooooooooooooo - I love the red on the left of that pic of them together.

Maybe I could have a Red Sensation after all :shock: ;) ;)

Gorgeous Fran!!!

What colour are you expecting your meezer babies to be??

[babycakes]

Oh my I'm in looooove how gorgeous are they???

[Fran]

Ooooooooooooooo - I love the red on the left of that pic of them together.

Maybe I could have a Red Sensation after all :shock: ;) ;)

Gorgeous Fran!!!

What colour are you expecting your meezer babies to be??


The Siamese will be reds, apricots or creams Charlie :cool: The Orientals are quite pale for reds at the minute, they may possibly turn out to be apricots. Watch this space ;)

[sarahd]

Oh wow they are such adorable babies and have beautiful faces.
I love the blue one and the one that has no colourings just yet (sorry a complete Siamese dummy here).

Well done Bliss you have some lovely babies there you clever mummy

Sarah
x

[janey83]

Awww they are gorgeous!

[Fran]

The mum's like to share the babies :-) Here are the yummy mummys with Bliss' kittens..

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/chapelrose/sharing0001.jpg

[charliebubs]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww - I love that photo Fran!!! How wonderful!!!! :)

I don't envy you with the whole red series dilemma!!!! ;)

Just don't give any of them a name with their colour in it!!!!!! lol :lol:

[Mags]

What a fantastic photo Fran, the picture of motherhood! :D

[Kazz]

They all look a picture of contentment.

[Kay]

They are all so gorgeous and I really love the pic of Bliss and Mildred. Can't wait for another cuddle. What reason can I come up with next for just passing :roll: ;)