Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Well, the long wait for a Maine Coon of my own may be almost over. I spoke to my breeder today - there have been 2 litters born recently, a single kitten to the first mum who has already been reserved, and two to the second Mum. Of these, one is staying with the breeder. The second is a red and white boy, he is huge even for a MC. The one catch is that although Mandy the breeder doesn't want to keep him, her husband does! However, if he is to be sold, I have first refusal. He is only ten days old at the moment and a mixture of red tabby and white, what is called 'high white' meaning more than one third white. It isn't the end of the world if her OH wants to keep him, as the final girl is due to have her litter in a week and we would then have the pick of those... I just rather like this little ginger and white boy. Cross your fingers PLEASE! Edited June 20, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 he is lovely ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Fingers crossed for you - he is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I'm in love (sorry Sausage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 oh, fingers, toes, paws and wings crossed isnt he delightful cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Awwwww he is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 How adorable I can see why you would want him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 want want want..... fingers crossed for you Pud! oh dear, what with all these edible little kittens and fluffy alpacas and soft squishy chicks - i feel like there's got to be an addition to the laurmurf house soon or i'll just spit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Good luck Pud. Hope he's coming home with you, he looks like he wants too! So cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 He's beautiful!!! Keeping my paws crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Oh my goodness Helen, that is impossibly cute! Fingers, legs and paws crossed here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gem_Seb Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 soooo cute!! i really want another kitten but my OH would go mad if i came home with anything else!! the fact that he finally gave in to the chicken idea was a miracle!! I really hope you get him, everything crossed for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'm keeping everything crossed... he's adorable. Names keep popping into my head which is a bit premature in case I can't have him. Just look at those little white Vs on his eyebrows! And he really is huge - apparently normal birthweight is 90 to 120g. This little fella weighed in at 158g and he is WAY bigger than his litter-mate. His sire died recently so there will be no more kittens from that line, which makes them extra special. If I get him there will be a kitten-snuggling meet at my house! Omleteers welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 You'd have to check our pockets before we left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 You'd have to check our pockets before we left No, I'd just do a kitten count. One...... no? Right, who's got him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 What a whopper! Mau kittens come in at around 90g and even Evie's big old chunky bengal BSH crosses only came in at 110g! That's not a kitten, it's a small lion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Oh bless him, he looks gorgeous. Fingers and toes crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 He is lovely. I hope you get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'm keeping everything crossed for you!! I remember how excited your boys were about the maine coons and how they said I could come and visit your kitten when you get it, bless!! Hope you get good news soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I'm keeping everything crossed for you!! I remember how excited your boys were about the maine coons and how they said I could come and visit your kitten when you get it, bless!! Hope you get good news soon!! do you think the kitty could bear both of us fighting to kiss his ears? On another note, a friend lost her much loved and elderly dog recently - she's now getting two kittens from the same litter and wants me to go and see them with her. I shall have to wear my best Prudence hat so as not to bring one back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Oh my! how absolutely gorgeous I do hope that beautiful kitten becomes yours. You will not regret getting a Maine coon they are fabulous creatures, I would really, really like another one Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 He is really cuddleable if thats a word!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 He weighed about the same as Alfie who is a BIG boy! Looks like a real cutie! I so want a red tabby!!! Alfie is now 7 months old and weighs 12lbs. He is to be neutered on Friday as he is now too big to play with my non Coonie cats - he keeps hurting them Problems of having a big kitten!!!lol Fingers crossed you get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 Well, no news from the breeder yet - I fear she is having no luck with her OH; he had really set his heart on keeping the little ginger lad, but from a breeding point of view there is no reason for them to keep him. They have his grandma, mum and sister and don't plan to breed more reds or torties. So I fear it will boil down to his heart vs her head! Not wanting to be the cause of a marriage breakup, I am not hassling them - the knowledge that in a few days there will be more kittens to choose from is a reassurance. But I dooooooooooooo so want a red one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 How did I miss this thread . Too busy smuggling chickens through my own back door I suppose . I hope you get a kitty soon, he is adorable, it's hard not to fall in love with just the picture of him . I don't know what you were planning to feed him and I'm certain you have places nearer you but just in case, the garden centre that is just along from the farm shop on Garforth Cliff has a pet food section in it. Our mogs have started getting the Royal Canin senior food from there, and they do the Main Coon food in that range there as well. *Elbows to the front of the queue*, as I live closest to you I think I might have the best chance of kissing kitten ears before anyone else . I wouldn't put money on it though, I think Claret will kick your door down to kiss those ears . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...