Under the Bed
Yes, that’s where Talia’s babies are — under the bed. I move them back to the closet. Talia moves them back under the bed. I suppose we’ll keep it up until one of us finally gives in or the kittens get big enough to go where they want.
Both Rand and Aviendha are doing great and have gained more weight. Rand is now a pudgy little 6.0 oz baby. Aviendha is more on the average side at 4.7 oz this morning. Like I said yesterday, both are on track to double their weight in a week. Rand is very quiet and doesn’t complain when I move him from under the bed to the closet. He did, however, hiss at me when he was only a few hours old when I startled him. Aviendha is mouthier, complaining when I pick her up — which disturbs Talia greatly.
I forgot to mention on Monday that Cyra the Fish went to another show last weekend. She had a great show, including a Best AB Kitten award in one ring. I’m so proud of our little girl! To do this well at only 4 1/2 months is wonderful and I’m sure she’ll continue to wow the judges. Grand kitten ForestKatz Treat was the best Alter in the show — for the second time in as many shows. Way to go, Treat!
Tucker and Caboose are settling in extremely well. Any time we go into the shop/stud room, Tucker coming running to us, his motor already going at full purr. Caboose is just a little slower to come to us, but is friendly and purrs nearly as loud. They figured out that they could get out of the back part of the stud room and go wherever they want. We use chain link fencing to separate the areas and they can squeeze their little kitten bodies through the gaps by the gates. Once they are a little bigger they won’t be able to do that, but by then, I will be fine with them going in the garage and the shop at will — they are, after all, garage kitties with a job to do. They go to the vet on Monday to get their shots and be tested for FIV and FeLV. Once they have the all clear, they will get to meet and spend time with the other cats part of the time.