Time did tell, 2 more popped out.
NOW I think we're done :)
All alive, all vigourously screaming - or well, squeaking. Phew. Good thing.
Slightly worried since momma cat has two nipples that are not, well, nipples. There are massive milk gland, and wrinkly skin above, but no true nipples. now when she had so many kittens she does need them all... Well well, nature knows best.
Showing posts with label Birth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birth. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
#4 and breather
We now have 4 - all massively bent out of shape by birth, so quality assessment will have to wait until tomorrow :) Mom is now taking a well deserved break.
3 classic and one very high white (or, in FIFe terms - 3 03's and one 02). Sexes? Dunno, did not check closely. I think we have another batch to go, but only time will tell.
3 classic and one very high white (or, in FIFe terms - 3 03's and one 02). Sexes? Dunno, did not check closely. I think we have another batch to go, but only time will tell.
#3
Third kitten, legs first.
Went in and out, so I ended up grabbing a hold and helping it out.
Its something strange about seing the hind quarters of a kitten halfway out the mother, yet struggling and full of life.
A miracle, is what it is :)
Went in and out, so I ended up grabbing a hold and helping it out.
Its something strange about seing the hind quarters of a kitten halfway out the mother, yet struggling and full of life.
A miracle, is what it is :)
Kitten #2
Looks to be a classic black white with a wide white collar over the neck. So far the two girls in unison are doing a fantastic job :)
Cat Midwife
First kitten born, very very flashy black white (they all will be black white - unless callie carries dilute).
Boy, I think. She had a HARD time with this one - as so often is the case with the firstborn on a virgin mother. But, once she finally got the head out - the kitten started squeaking right away, and with just 2 more pushes he was out.
Callie is already showing signs of being an excellent mother, but the most amazing thing with this birth is how close she and Sassy are. Sassy is in the birth box with Callie, and once the kitten was out she even helped her clean him!!
Boy, I think. She had a HARD time with this one - as so often is the case with the firstborn on a virgin mother. But, once she finally got the head out - the kitten started squeaking right away, and with just 2 more pushes he was out.
Callie is already showing signs of being an excellent mother, but the most amazing thing with this birth is how close she and Sassy are. Sassy is in the birth box with Callie, and once the kitten was out she even helped her clean him!!
here we go again!
Wooot woot, time for bouquet #2 of this year! Water broke and pushing has begin!
Exciting times =)
Exciting times =)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Zoe - Day 64 - 14.59
A girl was born an hour ago. Calico van and the tiniest of the bunch, only 66 grams - but healthy and very much alive :) I am also very happy to announce that Zoe has begun getting milk.
She's a trooper this girl. Births were quick and easy. The first kittens confused her greatly, but by the time the girl arrived she had figured out what to do and cleaned her off all by herself.
In the famous words of Ren & Stimpy: Oh Happy Happy, Joy Joy!!
She's a trooper this girl. Births were quick and easy. The first kittens confused her greatly, but by the time the girl arrived she had figured out what to do and cleaned her off all by herself.
In the famous words of Ren & Stimpy: Oh Happy Happy, Joy Joy!!
Zoe - Day 64 - 13.20
In quick sucession 3 boys have been born. Videos and pictures to follow :)
The first was blue-white something and very, very dead. Soft and spongy. Probably the very reason why she's been bleeding. My guess is its been in the birth-canal, or at least dead - for a few days. Fully formed but strangely twisted. Zoe cried out once as she pushed it out , sniffed it and promptly turned her back.
Since then we've had two pretty van boys born - one red, one black. Both are pretty small but VERY lively. Initially Zoe didn't really know what to do with them, but by now she is happily licking away. She's taking a break right now, but tere are more in there, so updates will follow!
The first was blue-white something and very, very dead. Soft and spongy. Probably the very reason why she's been bleeding. My guess is its been in the birth-canal, or at least dead - for a few days. Fully formed but strangely twisted. Zoe cried out once as she pushed it out , sniffed it and promptly turned her back.
Since then we've had two pretty van boys born - one red, one black. Both are pretty small but VERY lively. Initially Zoe didn't really know what to do with them, but by now she is happily licking away. She's taking a break right now, but tere are more in there, so updates will follow!
Zoe - Day 64 - 11.45 am
I do believe we have started...
It's hard to tell because she has given me so many "false starts" this past week - but she has now enclosed herself (with Loppan) in her favourite little house and is moving around, lying still, treading, purring and her bottom is wet. Not bloody, but wet.
Here's hoping all goes well!
It's hard to tell because she has given me so many "false starts" this past week - but she has now enclosed herself (with Loppan) in her favourite little house and is moving around, lying still, treading, purring and her bottom is wet. Not bloody, but wet.
Here's hoping all goes well!
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