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Title: Kitten feeding
Post by: Gillian Harvey on October 25, 2010, 00:52:35 AM
These pesky kittens I'm fostering  :evillaugh: reckoned to be about 12 wks old, they've recently been wormed (Milbemax). Is it normal for kittens this age to act like they've never been fed every time I walk into the room?  :Crazy: I can barely get the tin open without them velcro'ing themselves to my legs! they really are very unruly - I'm just not used to kittens LOL! .... :tired:

I'm feeding them 3 times a day, do you think thats enough or should I make it 4 times?
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Ellen2010 on October 25, 2010, 01:49:04 AM
Would do the meals into 4 meals but they will more than likely velvrose themselves to your legs still and this is normal kitten behaviour and is what I nickname "Kitten Determination" :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on October 25, 2010, 07:55:26 AM
They should be on 4 meals, but I would say this is normal, especially as you dont know their background, they might not be used to as much food.
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Mark on October 25, 2010, 08:37:38 AM
I have no experience but would imagine that with small but growing animals, little & often is the way to go. I googled and one site said 4 to 5 meals a day for 3-6 months.
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Liz on October 25, 2010, 10:38:30 AM
Gillian having 2 unruly delinquents here in Charlie and Echo I leave kitten dry down as a free feed and they get wet 4 times a day and steal adult food whenever they think they are still hungry :rofl:
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 25, 2010, 13:52:22 PM
Gillian having 2 unruly delinquents here in Charlie and Echo I leave kitten dry down as a free feed and they get wet 4 times a day and steal adult food whenever they think they are still hungry :rofl:

Why is it they think adult food is so much better than theirs  :rofl:

I'm doing the same as Liz, kitten dry down all the time and 4 wet food meals a day plus whatever adult she can pinch when Hobbes isn't looking  :rofl:
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: maryas on October 25, 2010, 22:57:25 PM
Sorry Gillian but  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You poor thing  :hug:  you know you will miss them when they've gone  ;)

Mary
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Gillian Harvey on October 25, 2010, 23:43:47 PM
Ok I will fit in another mealtime at lunchtime and see how that goes - my legs will be torn to shreds otherwise  :shocked:

you know you will miss them when they've gone  ;)

I don't know about that - as soon as I've got a pen free they're outta here LOL!  which unfortunately isnt likely to be anytime soon....... :tired: the little dears.... ;)
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: maryas on October 26, 2010, 23:25:10 PM
You could wrap some cardboard around your legs and they'll have their very own scratching posts  :evillaugh: :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on October 26, 2010, 23:32:56 PM
So where are the pictures  :shify: :shify:

Of the kittens not your legs  :rofl: :rofl:

Wonder when my mondy may make it too your place, I really need to dump this treats before they expire!
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Mark on October 26, 2010, 23:36:41 PM
You could wrap some cardboard around your legs and they'll have their very own scratching posts  :evillaugh: :hug:

Mary

 ;D What a great idea Mary  :evillaugh:

Sandpaper would be good  ;)
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: maryas on October 27, 2010, 00:08:36 AM
OMG Mark, sandpaper would make their claws really sharp.  Ouch Gilian.  :hug:

Mary
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Fire Fox on October 27, 2010, 00:27:54 AM
You could wrap some cardboard around your legs and they'll have their very own scratching posts  :evillaugh: :hug:

Mary

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That is a "reduce reuse recycle" tip you won't find anywhere else!!
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Gillian Harvey on October 27, 2010, 15:01:58 PM
So where are the pictures  :shify: :shify:

Of the kittens not your legs  :rofl: :rofl:

Wonder when my mondy may make it too your place, I really need to dump this treats before they expire!

LOL! i nearly did photograph my legs just to show you how badly shredded they are - but you'll be pleased to know I thought better of it  :evillaugh:

Let me know when you wanna come Gill - come soon and take these kittens away....... :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Liz on October 27, 2010, 15:05:15 PM
I can add to the shredded leg issue also the shredder hands from M iss Skye from Sunny Harbour who is a tad angry as she was hoovered this morning in honour of my nephew bringng the one to visit :shocked: :rofl:
Title: Re: Kitten feeding
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on October 27, 2010, 16:40:18 PM
You should see the state of my legs and I only have one kitten  :rofl: