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29-09-2005, 12:02 PM   #11

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


Thanks for your help everyone. The kiitens still wont suckle on the bottle but are feeding quite well with the syringe method, eliminating fine and aren't dehydrated. They seem to be fighters, as they move around quite well and miaow lots when they are hungry!! Will try the local rescues to see if they have any lactating queens. Any other tips very welcome!

Claire



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29-09-2005, 12:10 PM   #12

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


glad they are little fighters! anychance of a photo. cant help myself, just love babies



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29-09-2005, 12:19 PM   #13

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


oooh yes I could do with a kittten 'fix' too Jac



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29-09-2005, 04:58 PM   #14

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


Sounds like they are doing ok Claire, if they are strong & wriggling around and taking milk from the syringe - then they must be contented



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29-09-2005, 05:24 PM   #15

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


Sounds like you are doing a good job there Claire.....



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29-09-2005, 07:25 PM   #16

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


dont know how old they are but i always start my handrears on pipetts then when they are about 2 weeks they go onto a bottle,some maybe slightly earlier.Most important with any baby is to keep them going to the toilet and wipe faces after fed.Any question please just ask
Ive reared one or two by hand myself



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29-09-2005, 07:27 PM   #17

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


I knew you would come to the rescue Sam



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29-09-2005, 07:45 PM   #18

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


well ive reared my fair share of kittens over the years so always happy to help



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29-09-2005, 08:17 PM   #19

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


Hi Sam, hope you ok....we have missed you here



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29-09-2005, 09:35 PM   #20

Re: Help - hand rearing kittens


im very well,just getting organised (you know) never a dull moment,been so busy



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