beach chick Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 oh bless her - and you. rat cage next to your bed maybe? just so you can kip and not be too anxious? coz she will be fine and you need your sleep too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Guess who got up at 6am on a blooming Sunday? Today Nancy enjoyed her afternoon feed whilst sat on my lap in the garden. She found the chicks fascinating and her eyes were on stalks looking at everything out there for the first time. I really really hope she's able to enjoy lots more time in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 you're going to end up keeping her aren't you? go on, you know you want to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I hand reared a kitten from day one when I first qualified. He'd been found with head wounds in somebody's garden and she brought him in for us to dispose of the body. He was wonderful with me and he used to travel with me in the car, draped round my neck. He'd never been taught any manners and while he was heavenly with me he could be a little ****** with anybody else. He was definitely not all there but he lived till he was 18 years old. Well done, the hard work is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklyrabbit Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Oh what a wonderful story What was your cat's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 He was named Tolly after a brewery....Tolly Cobbold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 funny that! I see a pattern emerging here.... Have you ever been to the Hook Norton brewery here, near Banbury? Great tour and loads of free samples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 How is sweet little Nancy today? She really is so beautiful - it's those eyes & how tiny she is. I hope she is ok. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 She's being a spoilt little brat and is refusing to eat anything other than white fish Still, at least she's eating something She's really grown up all of a sudden. She's using her litter tray so I don't have to toilet her anymore, yay! Today has been all about running, running as fast as you can without skidding and falling over on the shiny lino in the kitchen Running and pouncing on wagging dogs tails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 She's being a spoilt little brat and is refusing to eat anything other than white fish Still, at least she's eating something Yes, my Tolly would only ever eat chopped raw offal.....ALL his life. I weaned him very early onto s"Ooops, word censored!"ed raw beef (I couldn't bear the long night feeding as you found out yourself ) My nurses once reared three orphan kitties of three days old. They got really sore being toileted so in the end we would just hold their botties under a warm tap to get them clean. They never minded. They all went to the same home and the new owner reported that every time she was at the sink they would jump up and play with the water. funny that! I see a pattern emerging here.... Have you ever been to the Hook Norton brewery here, near Banbury? Great tour and loads of free samples. I had quite a preoccupation with real ale at one time, still do but there is so much more to choose from these days of micro breweries and the like so that you don't have to go looking for it. Quite partial to a pint of Hooky and would love to look round one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 You'll have to give me a shout if you're over this way. Another good one (I'm informed) is the Blue Anchor in Helston. Sorry guys, back on topic...... Griffin, that reminds me of when I acquired a small kitten after next door's cat (which they swore was a male ) got up the duff and presented them with kittens late one Saturday night. I watched them being born and ended up with one (as you do...). Millie was the smallest s"Ooops, word censored!" ever but used to love cuddling up next to the dog - sucking her armpit - and used to skid across the floorboards and thud into the skirting board like Bambi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganymoo Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 More pics please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Will take some tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Nancy has finally consented to eat kitten food I took these photos today, my dogs wanted to 'help' her with her lunch The hairy one is Ella and she always loves having kittens here. Lizzie is usually too bouncy for kittens but today she was on her best behaviour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 So sweet, good to see they all get. I had forgotten how messy kittens could get when they just start eating solids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 awwwww! look at her with her paws in the bowl! and bless those dogs, the contrast in size between them and her is just fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Today Nancy learnt how to lap from a bowl so now I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I can leave her unattended for several hours knowing that she'll not starve or get thirsty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Clever wee girl, did she discover all on her own, or were you on your tummy on the floor teaching her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Were you a fly on the wall? Yes I was laying down on the floor with her, encouraging her and making sure she didn't inhale too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I just inhaled my tea at the mental picture! Have done the same myself in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Awwww - what does she weigh now? Will you keep her? I love this thread & the pics. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 My baby girl will be seven weeks old tomorrow Here she is in the garden this morning: I've still no idea what colour she'll be. Everyday she looks different I think she's the same colour as a silverback gorilla All of a sudden she's got loads of white hairs too. Some days she's more grey, others she's brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Whta a sweet, titchy wee thing... kitten and puppy love is one of the most healing things known Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 What a cutie She is an interesting colour isn't she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Very cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
