3 Weeks Old

3 Weeks Old

Ah, they grow up so quickly don't they? They are already having their first tickle fight. They interact with each other and have even made their way onto the floor! Of course, they can't get back up in the nest when they are down there, but they head down there to try to get close to Willow. They are needing their towel changed about twice a day right now, they are such good little poopers! This means they can start eating regular food soon, but I don't want to rush them. They are just quick learners.

Their weight continues to increase rapidly.
348g - M - large white spot
354g - M
295g - F
301g - M - small white spot
345g - M

I trimmed their nails last week, but it seems like it is time to do it again, especially with them playing so ferociously. They do seem to get hiccups quite often, and I joke that is how they grow so fast. When Willow comes to the box, they meow hello in an incredibly adorable way!

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2 1/2 Weeks Old

2 1/2 Weeks Old

Please pardon the absence of posts for awhile there. I found I was getting a little too hung up on the daily weighing of the kittens and fretting over a few grams here and there and decided to take a more holistic perspective.

The kittens continue to thrive! They can tell when we are talking to them and are showing signs of "proto-play" poking each other and wrestling and what not. They have tiny teeth starting to poke through. These are their baby teeth. They will get their adult teeth between 5 and 7 months old.

Their eyes are still a very dark blue. Todd and I joke it is Fremen blue (like from Dune). They are walking much better, but still prone to stumbling. Their biggest accomplishment of late is pooping all on their own. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but up til now, they only did it when their mom stimulated them. This is an important step on the way to weaning them. I anticipate we might try them on some wet food next week! We've had to change their towels 3 times so far today! When they master a skill, they really master it.

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