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I Have baby Squee!!! Pictures!!!! (Original Post) raptor_rider May 2014 OP
Spree, resting proud mama raptor_rider May 2014 #1
That is a fine looking pack of kittens. MadrasT May 2014 #2
My dear raptor_rider! CaliforniaPeggy May 2014 #3
So adorable! shenmue May 2014 #4
TOTAL SQUEE OVERLOAD Skittles May 2014 #5
Awwww.... calimary May 2014 #6
Babies!!!!! Le Taz Hot May 2014 #7
Exactly what I was thinking dem in texas May 2014 #20
Awwww. Awww. myrna minx May 2014 #8
Squee for Spree and the kitten pile! Arugula Latte May 2014 #9
What a delightful mix of coat colors. Divernan May 2014 #10
Spree (Mama) is a calico... raptor_rider May 2014 #13
The genetic factors that determine the colors of cats' fur The Velveteen Ocelot May 2014 #16
Thank you!!! raptor_rider May 2014 #26
Sweet! GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #11
All right! Future heroes! d_legendary1 May 2014 #12
Seven?! WOW!! that is a pile of CUTE right there! Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #14
Kittens! Good job, mama. catbyte May 2014 #15
Cats are like dogs in that one litter can have several different fathers. toby jo May 2014 #17
Awwwww oldandhappy May 2014 #18
Awwww libodem May 2014 #19
How are mama and the babies doing today? tabbycat31 May 2014 #21
Sadly, we lost one raptor_rider May 2014 #22
So sorry LoveMyCali May 2014 #23
So sorry to hear that tabbycat31 May 2014 #24
Not an unusual occurance. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #25
It was heart breaking raptor_rider May 2014 #27

MadrasT

(7,237 posts)
2. That is a fine looking pack of kittens.
Fri May 16, 2014, 01:32 AM
May 2014

Seven! Wow! I used to foster pregnant momma cats (and then their kittens) for a rescue. I miss having kittens around the house. Little tiny baby kitten squeee... we used to watch them for hours. Glad to hear momma cat is doing well.

Thanks for the kitten-fix!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,641 posts)
3. My dear raptor_rider!
Fri May 16, 2014, 01:37 AM
May 2014

They are adorable, and so big!

She must have been bursting...

I'm really glad it has all worked out for the best.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
7. Babies!!!!!
Fri May 16, 2014, 06:12 AM
May 2014

And mama kitteh is GORGEOUS! She can go back into heat pretty fast. See if you can get her fixed as soon as the babies are weaned. If it's a financial burden I'm sure DUers will be willing to help. Thanks for the pics.

dem in texas

(2,674 posts)
20. Exactly what I was thinking
Mon May 19, 2014, 12:21 PM
May 2014

Mama cats are kitten machines and it is important to get them fixed as soon as babies are weaned.

Divernan

(15,480 posts)
10. What a delightful mix of coat colors.
Fri May 16, 2014, 04:30 PM
May 2014

I spy with my little eye a calico, some tuxedos, a ginger tom and one all white and possibly one all black.

raptor_rider

(1,014 posts)
13. Spree (Mama) is a calico...
Sat May 17, 2014, 01:11 AM
May 2014

Which worries me since her twin had a litter and only has daddy kitty that looks like him that lived.

They are are not outside kitty's. The only male is a gray tabby. And boy, did he make his mark.

This litter confuses me. I can understand the creame one, since his mother was a part Siamese. I can understand the calico's (so cute, true calico, have white on their faces!!) the tuxicdo's, no clue!! And the orange one, baffles me!!!

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,748 posts)
16. The genetic factors that determine the colors of cats' fur
Sat May 17, 2014, 03:23 PM
May 2014

are extremely complicated. Kittens don't necessarily look like either of their parents if they aren't purebreds, and you can go crazy trying to figure out how they inherited their coats. Some information here: http://messybeast.com/colour-charts.htm and here: http://www.britishbluekittens.com/color.html

catbyte

(34,407 posts)
15. Kittens! Good job, mama.
Sat May 17, 2014, 03:14 PM
May 2014

She's gorgeous. I'm sure all the squee kids will find loving forever homes which every cat deserves.

 

toby jo

(1,269 posts)
17. Cats are like dogs in that one litter can have several different fathers.
Sun May 18, 2014, 07:34 PM
May 2014

Cute pics, that house'll be bouncing like crazy pretty soon.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
19. Awwww
Mon May 19, 2014, 11:59 AM
May 2014

That looks a lot like the litter Ralphie came from. She would be the calico and her beloved deceased brother Bob, would be the orange kitty. Ralph is calico but also black and white, white paws, white tummy. Awwwww.

raptor_rider

(1,014 posts)
22. Sadly, we lost one
Wed May 21, 2014, 04:18 PM
May 2014

We lost the white one. Mama was crying at me and went and looked, the white one had passed. We are very sad, however, pushing on. It must not have been strong enough.

I've been helping Mama out by bottle feeding, since she had such a big litter, and ran out of her milk the other night. I tried, however couldn't save this baby.

LoveMyCali

(2,015 posts)
23. So sorry
Wed May 21, 2014, 04:35 PM
May 2014

That must be heart wrenching. Try to focus on the 6 babies that are still here thanks to your help.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)
25. Not an unusual occurance.
Wed May 21, 2014, 09:44 PM
May 2014

I've had 3 different mama kitties have litters. The first one had 5 and one passed at 11 days old. The second one had 4 and one didn't make it. That one was only a few days old. The last one had 2 and both made it. Your mama kitty had 7 and I'm not at all surprised that you lost one. It's just something that happens no matter how well they're cared for.

raptor_rider

(1,014 posts)
27. It was heart breaking
Fri May 23, 2014, 05:52 PM
May 2014

However I expected it since Spree's sister had three 6 weeks ago and only one survived.

I'm keeping a good eye on them. Help her with feeding when I can, and when they let me.

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