Viper is the lightest at 12.8 ounces, with Porsche at 13.4 ounces and Firebird at the heaviest at an even pound. Although the difference in weight is one tenth of a pound, you can definitely feel the difference when you pick each kitten up.
The quickest way to fatten these little guys up is to get them eating solid food. Porsche was already eating solid food along side her mom when they arrived, but I had to put food directly into Viper`s mouth in the hopes that he would continue eating from the bowl (which he did ... eventually). Firebird protested for the first few days and just spat out what I put into his mouth, but today there was progress! All the kittens were eating solid food. I guess they must have been really hungry.
It will be a couple of weeks before I start weaning the kittens off Mommy`s milk and have them eating only solid food.
Sometimes though, I wish they would just stay this small ... they are so much fun to play with at this age and size. And the cute little looks they give me are so heartwarming!
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| Porsche and Viper |
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| Firebird |
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| Viper giving me a quizzical stare |
Although Shelly may look like she`s just pissed right off at me in this shot, her coloring and ear fluff just makes her look that way. She is a very loving, affectionate kitty and is constantly kneading the floor and purring when I talk to her from my seat.
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| Not mad at all |
Shelly needs some fattening up too as most of my family members have commented on how they could feel the back of her spine when they pet her. I guess I`ll need to make a trip to Superstore to get her some roasted chicken!
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