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All kitten's in this litter have gone to their forever homes. |
| Grainne's Kitten Diary Summer 2017 |
| This reads from the bottom up. New entries are added at the top so its easy to follow as they grow. |
| The music used on this page is Let Them Be Little by Billy Dean |
| These kittens are the progeny of our sire Polo and dam Grainne |
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For owner updates on this litter check out our Where Are They Now? page |
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Closing Stats #1Everes – is now Edge and lives in Medford, MA. He is named after the guitarist in U2. #2 Van – is now Mocha and lives in Douglas, MA. #3 Luna – is now Jade Rose and lives in Colorado #4 Pieris (opps I've been spelling his name wrong) – is now Brady Ronin and lives in Attleboro, MA where he joined his seal point brother Clancy from Fenya's spring 2011 litter. His owners say his name is Brady for the Irish word for "spirited" (not for the football player). And Ronan for the Irish for "little seal" (even though he is not a seal point). :) |
| September 2017 - The beginning of September brings
the end of our diary and a new beginning for our kittens with their
forever families.
We've had a bust time playing. Caitlin came to visit on the weekend and the kittens loved playing with her. We said goodbye to Pieres first on Wednesday evening. The kittens all enjoyed playing. They all checked out Pieres carrier. When Pieres got into it himself it was time to go. His owners report he is doing very well. He has met his new big brother Clancy. Clancy is a seal point from Fenya's spring 2011 litter. Technically he is a half brother and half uncle. On Thursday afternoon we said good bye to Everes. He was a very good boy and showed off for his new Meowmy what a big boy he is, checked out his carrier and crawled inside. His owner reported he cried a bit on the way home but settled down to listen to music. He found a nice place to sit at home he felt safe in and came to snuggle too. He's a snuggle boy. He's working on learning his owners routine and showing her how adventurous and active kittens are. On Thursday evening we saw Van off with his family. He played a bit crawled into his carrier too and was on his way home. His family reposted that after a little time making sure it was safe he came out of his carrier and never looked back. He played with everyone and took turns napping on laps. He didn't seem to need an adjustment period at all. :) From Thursday night to Sunday Luna had Momma all to herself. She really is a momma's girl and enjoy it very much until on Sunday Momma started telling her enough, lol. It was time for her to go too. Luna's owner picked her up for her big adventure of flying to her new home in Colorado. She reports she only cried through half the flight. She is doing very well at home now. |
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| August 25th - eleven weeks old - The boys went in for their alter surgery on the 22nd. They have been doing very well. They don't know they had anything done. All the kittens are becoming much more social and affectionate. They like and accept us as theirs, lol. They no longer feel the need to be in a safe sleeping place and will fall asleep where ever they choose. Usually on top the desk or on the sofa....instead of behind the corner of the sofa in the nest back there. All the kitten's had their families visit this past week. They all did well with meeting strangers and really enjoyed playtime with the children. | ||
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| August 16th, 2017 - ten weeks old - We've
been having lots of fun. They are all coming out of the self awareness stage and are more confident. Sometimes it takes a little time to warm
up but not much. The had their first Vet visit on Monday night. Doctor
Schaefer says they are all perfect! I have to admit they were all very
scared. The road crew had grooved the asphalt on a long stretch of
highway and the drive was a loud growl. We had sweaty feet and fast
heart rates. But they did great. No crying for their shots. They are so
ready to bond with their new owners. They swarm me in the morning
looking for loving pets and kisses....and any new toys I might just
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Tonight they had their first family visit. Momma didn't get to come out to play. She was too nervous of strangers. The kittens took a little bit to warm up to their new friends but they all came out to play and spent about an hour playing. |
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| August 8th, 2017 - The kittens will be nine weeks old on Wednesday. They have gained a lot of confidence this week. I've noticed Pieres having a hard time with his brothers. They overwhelm him. He is more sensitive and Everes bullies him. Everes just thinks he's playing. It reminds me of an awkward child trying to be part of the popular group. He so wants to be in the group but the two boys attacking him are just too much. I've seen him go out into the hall and call for someone to come play with him one on one. I've also seen his momma attack him when he puffs up and starts hissing. I think she trying to train him that he's okay and there is no need to over react. He calms right down in response to her actions. I think he will become very closely bonded to the right human owner. He was having trouble being carried until we noticed if we put all four of his paws against us he calms down. He just needs someone who knows Siamese, is sensitive and willing to learn his language. He sat on my lap just staring up into my eyes for a very long time. He wants to bond. I think all three boys want to be the leader of the pack and that is what lends to the chaos amongst them. Luna just sits back and looks at them, lol. I think maybe Van is confident enough to not really care but he tends to be first at my feet and onto my lap. He's very quick in play too. Everes' bit of hesitation makes him second but he tries to make of for that with a competitive nature. I believe Van would allow him to lead if /when Everes' confidence becomes full. I think they will all be leaders when they leave the pecking order of this group, except Luna. She's just happy to be where their is something interesting going on. She seems like a middle child. We have begun teaching the word No,as in No Bite, No cord. I'm also introducing the word Treat. Pieres loves treats and will eat from my hand very gently. Everes is a licker. He will like a treat in your fingers to death just like his grandma Fen. Van is still working on what this treat thing is. And Luna just wants to have fun. She couldn't care less about treats. I bet that will change, lol. So much energy makes learning manners a challenge, but they do listen. They are good kittens and very smart. | |
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| July 31th, 2017 - The kittens are turning 8 weeks
old on Wednesday. They love coming out and
running about and playing but they are still very cautious. Hyper vigilant
Momma doesn't help things either. They seem most uncomfortable with us
when we are standing above them. We're too big for their little size
courage. If we sit on the floor they feel better. Experience and time
will build their courage to match our size. Pieres turned into a Growler
today. Momma was very concerned, lol. He had the fur thing toy. Kittens
love to find their growls with fur toys. They become big, bad, hunters.
Kate got me some very nice photos to share.
They all have very sweet personalities. Miss Luna is outgoing and doesn't seem to care what the boys are doing. She is off on her adventures. Of the boys, Everes is the quietier more reserved one. He has a rounder head and bigger eyes, Pieres is the crazy clown (climber). More classic in form. More of a sleeker modified wedge head. He has matured from a funny looking baby to a handsome boy. Thinner looking but all muscle, And Van is the all around Siamese, explorer and talker. His head is rounder than Pieres and is a mix of the other two boys looks. To most they would probably all look alike but I see the small differences. I have to admit they were easier to tell apart as babies. I'm having a hard time now in person and need to keep them marked. I can clearly see the differences in photos but when they are running about the boys all look the same, lol. |
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| July 29th, 2017 - Pieres is biggest again by a hair, lol, and Luna made 2 pounds right on the nose. |
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our last weigh in..... Everes is 2 lb. 2.5 ounces = 982 grams - up 57 grams Vanessa is 2 lb. 4.5 ounces = 1039 grams - up 85 grams Luna is 2lb. 0 ounces = 911 grams - up 100 grams Pieres is 2 lb. 5 ounces = 1053 grams - up 100 grams |
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| July 26th, 2017 - seven weeks old - All three boys are over 2 pounds. Normally I'd stop weighing now but we will weigh once more to allow little sister to make the goal. It makes total sense the boys are a tiny bit bigger as males are bigger than females as adults. Van caught up to Pieres. |
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bi-weekly weigh in..... Everes is 2 lb. 0.5 ounces = 925 grams - up 107 Vanessa is 2 lb. 1.5 ounces = 954 grams - up 110 grams Luna is 1lb. 12.5 ounces = 811 grams - up 82 grams Pieres is 2 lb. 1.5 ounces = 954 grams - up 85 grams |
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| July 25th, 2017 - We are working on getting comfortable around the house. Today was lets play on the stairs day, lol. |
Hello, I'm just hanging out here on the landing. |
That's my sister above me. |
What's the password? Nope, you can't come through. |
That's okay, I have a ball! |
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| July 22nd, 2017 - Pieres has taken the lead again. |
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bi-weekly weigh in..... Everes is 1 lb. 12.75 ounces = 818 grams - up 78 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 13.6 ounces = 843 grams - up 103 grams Luna is 1lb. 9.6 ounces = 730 grams - up 82 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 14.5 ounces = 888 grams - up 96 grams |
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| July 19th, 2017 - six weeks old - This week we are working on confidence and play with all new toys, and toys that move. Before we started the toys Everes had become very self aware. He was scared of everything. We have seen him gain back much of his confidence this week as he gets some more positive experiences into his memory. Pieres' coat has come in fuller and he's really filled out this week. Its much harder to tell the three boys apart now, lol. | |
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bi-weekly weigh in..... Everes is 1 lb. 10 ounces = 740 grams - up 85 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 10 ounces = 740 grams - up 53 grams Luna is 1lb. 6.75 ounces = 648 grams - up 36 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 11.1 ounces = 772 grams - up 103 grams |
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bi-weekly weigh in..... Everes is 1 lb. 7 ounces = 655 grams - up 71 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 8.1 ounces = 667 grams - up 53 grams Luna is 1lb. 5.5 ounces = 612 grams - up 21.3 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 7.5 ounces = 669 grams - up 85 grams |
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| July 12th, 2017 - five weeks old - Litter
training is going very well.
Left to right- Luna, Van in back, Everes in front, and Pieres. |
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bi-weekly weigh in..... Van took over the top cat roll from Pieres. I bet we see them trading off largest at each weigh in. I can't believe Luna weighs more that Pieres and Everes. Ha, you go girl. Everes is 1 lb. 4.5 ounces = 584 grams - up 71 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 6.25 ounces = 633 grams - up 114 grams Luna is 1lb. 4.74 ounces = 591 grams - up 96 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 4.5 ounces = 584 grams - up 57 grams |
The run is very effective at keeping them in a smaller area....ha ha ha |
At least Van knows to come back in. |
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"Kate thinks I'm going to look like Grandma Fenya." |
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When I saw this photo of Luna and Pieres all I could think of was Pieres saying, "I'm the Fabulous Mr. Fox!" |
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| July 8th, 2017 - The kittens have all passed one
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bi-weekly weigh in..... The boys are all over one pound and Luna isn't far behind. Everes is 1 lb. 2.0 ounces = 512 grams - up 53 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 2.25 ounces = 520 grams - up 53 grams Luna is 1lb. 1.4 ounces = 495 grams - up 64 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 2.5 ounces = 527 grams - up 36 grams |
| The kittens are so adorably cute. They are masters at kittenery, lol. They have made such amazing progress this week. They are climbing up, playing with balls and picking them up in their mouths. We are going to be working on learning what the litter box is for this week. Right now its for snacking, "No don't eat that!" and "No eat" are the most common phrases in the kitten room as I brush litter out of their mouths. This happens every litter and why we use plain clay for training them. |
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| July 5th, 2017 - four weeks old - All the kittens are eating kibble. They have made great strides in mastering their coordination. They are running about like a pin ball in a pinball machine bouncing from here to there non stop. Tonight will be our last daily weight check. Now that they are eating solid food and have reached one pound we will check them bi-weekly. |
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evening weigh in..... The boys are all over one pound and Luna isn't far behind. Everes is 1 lb. 0.1 ounces = 459 grams - up 17.8 grams Vanessa is 1 lb. 0.4 ounces = 466 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 15.1 ounces = 431 grams - up 17.8 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 1.25 ounces = 491 grams - up 28 grams |
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| July 4th, 2017 - Happy Independence Day - We are getting close to everyone turning one pound. Pieres was the first today. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 15.5 ounces = 441 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 15.9 ounces = 452 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 14.5 ounces = 413 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 1 lb. 0.25 ounces = 463 grams - up 21 grams |
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| July 3rd, 2017 - The kittens were out and about exploring today so I introduced them to Baby cat kibble. Van was out first and sniffed the bowl but wasn't sure so I put a few on the floor. Van began licking them right away and ate a tiny pile. Everes wouldn't have anything to do with kibble at all. He ran off to explore further. Luna was next. She too wanted it off the floor. Then Pieres came up and decided he would have some too. Just a tiny taste to start them off. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 15 ounces = 427 grams - up 10.7 grams Vanessa is 15.5 ounces = 441 grams - up 21 grams Luna is 14 ounces = 399 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 15.5 ounces = 441 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| July 2nd, 2017 - The kittens and mom moved into the little blue house. I'm surprised anyone can nurse in there, lol |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 14.6 ounces = 416 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 14.75 ounces = 420 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 13.5 ounces = 384 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 15.1 ounces = 431 grams - up 17.8 grams |
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| July 1st, 2017 -The kittens are venturing out so we added the temporary run fence until they learn how to use the litterbox. We are also added training food and water bowls. Smaller weight gains are not a surprise after yesterdays big gains. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 14.1 ounces = 409 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 14.25 ounces = 406 grams - up 7.1 grams Luna is 13.1 ounces = 374 grams - up 10.6 grams Pieres is 14.5 ounces = 413 grams - up 14.2 grams |
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| June 30th, 2017 - The boys must have spent the entire day nursing, lol |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 14.1 ounces = 402 grams - up 25 grams Vanessa is 14 ounces = 398 grams - up 21 grams Luna is 12.75 ounces = 362 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 14 ounces = 398 grams - up 21 grams |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 13.25 ounces = 377 grams - up 17.8 grams Vanessa is 13.25 ounces = 377 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 12.25 ounces = 349 grams - up 7.1 grams Pieres is 13.25 ounces = 377 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| June 28th, 2017 - three weeks old -
The kittens each have a unique look its becoming easy for us to tell
them apart. A gift of the diversity in our lines genes. They are
entering the oh so cute stage of wonder and curiosity. They stare at us
and soak up what we say and do. Everything is amazing to them, lol. We
have to be very careful that nothing scares them badly. It will imprint
on them. I played with a rattling ball with them today and they were all
quite fascinated by this new thing. They watched it very intently.
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 12.7 ounces = 359 grams - up 10.7 grams Vanessa is 12.9 ounces = 367 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 12 ounces = 342 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 12.9 ounces = 359 grams - up 17.8 grams |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 12.25 ounces = 349 grams - up 17.8 grams Vanessa is 12.4 ounces = 352 grams - up 17.8 grams Luna is 11.5 ounces = 327 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 12.25 ounces = 349 grams - up 17.8 grams |
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| June 26th, 2017 -
evening weigh in..... Everes is 11.6 ounces = 331 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 11.75 ounces = 334 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 11 ounces = 313 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 11.6 ounces = 331 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| June 25th, 2017 -
evening weigh in..... Everes is 11.4 ounces = 324 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 11.4 ounces = 324 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 10.6 ounces = 303 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 11.25 ounces = 320 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| June 24th, 2017 - The kittens are all doing
so well. They are strengthening their legs and beginning to test out their
growing abilities. I've seen Luna moving about in the nest like she is
about to start doing little bursts of zooming, lol. Van and Everes love
to roll around on their backs and play with their feet in the air.
Pieres is doing his best to become the big guy in the litter. He has
huge paws, I think he may end up growing from smallest to largest. He's
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 10.9 ounces = 309 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 10.9 ounces = 309 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 10.1 ounces = 288 grams - up 3.5 grams Pieres is 10.9 ounces = 309 grams - up 17.8 grams |
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| June 23rd, 2017 -
evening weigh in..... Everes is 10.6 ounces = 302 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 10.5 ounces = 299 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 10.0 ounces = 285 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 10.25 ounces = 292 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| June 22nd, 2017 -
evening weigh in..... Everes is 10.1 ounces = 288 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 10.1 ounces = 288 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 9.5 ounces = 270 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 9.9 ounces = 281 grams - up 14.2 grams |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 9.6 ounces = 274 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 9.6 ounces = 274 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 9.1 ounces = 260 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 9.3 ounces = 266 grams - up 10.6 grams |
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| June 20th, 2017 - . You go Pieres you're catching up. |
Everes - not quite sure he likes that Momma keeps blocking him from coming forward, lol He's definitely scowling. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 9.1 ounces = 260 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 9.25 ounces = 263 grams - up 7.1 grams Luna is 8.6 ounces = 246 grams - up 7.1 grams Pieres is 9 ounces = 256 grams - up 21.3 grams |
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| June 19th, 2017 - These weigh gains are
nuts. What did they do eat all day? I think I need to double check the
scale lol. Scale was fine it was me. I missed entering a day in the
spreadsheet. Now its more normal, lol
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 8.9 ounces = 252 grams - up 10.6 grams Vanessa is 9 ounces = 256 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 8.4 ounces = 238 grams - up 17.8 grams Pieres is 8.25 ounces = 234 grams - up 21.3 grams |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 8.5 ounces = 242 grams - up 10.7 grams Vanessa is 8.5 ounces = 242 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 7.75 ounces = 220 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 7.75 ounces = 220 grams - up 21.3 grams
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 8.1 ounces = 231 grams - up 10.7 grams Vanessa is 8.1 ounces = 231 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 7.4 ounces = 209 grams - up 7.1 grams Pieres is 7.0 ounces = 199 grams - up 7.1 grams |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 7.75 ounces = 220 grams - up 17.8 grams Vanessa is 7.6 ounces = 217 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 7.1 ounces = 203 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 6.75 ounces = 192 grams - up 7.1 grams |
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| June 14th, 2017 - one week old - The kittens are gaining well. They are very sturdy kittens with huge feet. I'm seeing lots of daddy's genes in them. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 6.75 ounces = 192 grams - up 7.1 grams Vanessa is 6.75 ounces = 192 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 6.25 ounces = 178 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 6 ounces = 170 grams - up 14.2 grams |
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| June 13th, 2017 - six days old - Everyone's eyes are peeping open. Tonight Luna's left eye is fully open. Pieres has a loud voice and He's not afraid to use it to alert Mom that he's being lifted out of the nest, lol. Everes is very soft and not bothered at all by being toughed. Well none of them are really bothered but she is very calm. Vanessa is the active one always on the move. | |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 6.5 ounces = 185 grams - up 14.2 grams Vanessa is 6.4 ounces = 181 grams - up 10.7 grams Luna is 5..9 ounces = 167 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 5.5 ounces = 156 grams - up 14.2 grams |
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| June 12th, 2017 - five days old - Nice consistent gains. |
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 6 ounces = 171 grams - up 10.7 grams Vanessa is 6 ounces = 171 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 5.4 ounces = 153 grams - up 10.7 grams Pieres is 5 ounces = 142 grams - up 10.7 grams |
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| June 11th, 2017 - four days old - We are
seeing very nice weight gains today.
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evening weigh in..... Everes is 5.7 ounces = 160 grams - up 17.8 grams Vanessa is 5.5 ounces = 157 grams - up 17.8 grams Luna is 5 ounces = 142 grams - up 21 grams Pieres is 4.6 ounces = 132 grams - up 21 grams |
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Everes - left eye starting to peep open |
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Luna - ear edges darkening |
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Luna - nose leather darkening |
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Vanessa - left eye peeping open too |
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| June 10th, 2017 - three days old - Momma seems to be relaxing a little bit. She left the nest once briefly tonight. | |
| It looks like we have one seal and three chocolates. Luna looks like a seal to me. Now sexes...Pretty much the first question we get asked every time is are they boys or girls? I can never tell until they mature more. My vet won't guess either. She says its not possible to tell accurately. So you want to guess? Boys look like a colon and the space between the dots is greater than in the females. The females look like an upside down exclamation point. Kate thinks we have two girls and two boys. I think for sure we have one girl and I go back and forth on the others when looking at them in person. We for sure have some boys. I'm just not set on the number of each. What do you think? Tell us on our facebook topic. | |
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We're going to have to start watching out for Pieres to make sure he's getting his share of milk. Seems like a piggy sibling may be pushing him off. evening weigh in..... Everes is 5 ounces = 142 grams - up 25 grams Vanessa is 4.9 ounces = 139 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 4.25 ounces = 121 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 3.9 ounces = 110 grams - up 7.1 grams |
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| June 9th, 2017 - two days old - |
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Luna...hmmm is Luna a male? |
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The peace between Grainne and Fen ended today. Fen was nicely cleaning kittens when he desire for a treat overwhelmed her common sense. She snuck and got the treat container and made so much nose taking the lid off and spilling them that Grainne got spooked and went into tiger momma mode. She went after Fen and would not stop or calm. We had to remove Fen from the kitten room. We have tried to reintroduce Fen twice so far and Grainne growls at her. Time will tell if we can easily mend this. Momma cats are very protective of their kittens and things that surprise them and cause fright set them off. It's why we keep our breeding girls separate from our pet cats. The lower the stress ratio the better. |
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evening weigh in...... weigh gains are not big today but given the upset in Momma its not surprising. the two who gained the least today gained the most yesterday it's normal to drop off after a big gain. The kitten who gained the least yesterday gain the most today. So shall it be. Gains are good and we are happy with them. Everes is 4.125 ounces = 117 grams - up 3.6 grams Vanessa is 4.4 ounces = 110 grams - up 14.2 grams Luna is 3.75 ounces = 107 grams - up 7.1 grams Pieres is 3.6 ounces = 103 grams - up 3.6 grams
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| June 8th, 2017 - one day old - Grainne isn't a very good momma when it comes to cleaning bottoms. Kittens need their bottoms licked to eliminate. It doesn't happen unless they are stimulated to go. She does it but she doesn't clean them up nicely. Kate has been on bottom cleaning follow up. Keeping the kitten fur nice and clean. Today Momma G welcomed Grandma in and grandma took over bottom duty. |
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evening weigh in...... Everes is 4.0 ounces = 114 grams - up 21 grams Vanessa is 3.9 ounces = 110 grams - up 10.6 grams Luna is 3.5 ounces = 99.6 grams - up 14.2 grams Pieres is 3.5 ounces = 99.6 grams - up 17.8 grams |
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Grandma cleaning a bottom with kittens sandwiched between the adults. |
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| June 7th, 2017 - Birthday -
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Stats at birth #1 9:47pm blue – Everes – 92.528 grams (3.25 ounces) #2 10:03 pm red – Vanessa – 99.645 grams (3.5 ounces) #3 10.20 pm green – Luna – 85.410 grams (3.00 ounces) #4 11:40 pm white – Pieris – 81.851 grams (2.875 ounces) #5 9:33 pm -stillborn – 81.851 grams (2.875 ounces) This was a litter of five, the first kitten delivered was still born and we could not revive it. We believe it sat in the birth canal too long without oxygen. Grainne was talking to us a lot during the day and asking for belly rubs. I think she knew.
We are grateful she delivered it and we were about to have 4 more healthy kittens. The deliveries were optimal with no problems. Kittens were born tail , head, tail, head, tail presentations. They are named after local butterflies/moths I have not determined sex of the kittens. Their names and my calling them him, he, her or she is not a reflection of their true sex. It can be very difficult to determine sex at this age. The names we use are just color association labels for the diary. Owners will rename them when they go to their homes.
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