Thanks you guys for being such wonderful people. I'm still alittle bummed. It seems like things keep getting in the way. Our neighbors behind us decided to up & tear their steps down & rebuild them. At a time when I need as little commotion in the area as possible. I'm limited to when I can put the kittens in the cage out there. It's been really cold so I have them in a large carrier inside where it's warm. When they were outside she didn't seem to show any interest in retrieving them. She made no attempt at all to even go & smell the area. I really think she has a problem this time. It looks as tho she has no milk at all in her sacks. I think her body didn't produce enuf.
I can't say for sure whether she was producing enuf to feed all 5 healthy enuf. Her response is so unusual this time. She's even been hanging under the house close to where the food is,but,she's not bothering to go down & investigate where they might be. I know she's heard her kits,but,still does not respond in the normal manner she did with her other 3 litters. I can't put the kittens out after dark because the raccoons. The way I have it rigged is one end of the trap is connected right to the door opening on the floor cage so if she goes in,the door can be raised to let her in with her babies. Because of the possibility of raccoons or possum or skunk or even one of the other ferals,I can't leave the door to the cage open.
So Siameezer must walk far enuf thru the cage & get trapped in before she can reach them. I've even riled them up to make lots of noise,& she doesn't even show nervousness or worry. She's not trying to find them. Maybe she's used to all her kits ending up gone from rescue or harm's way & just expects them to go missing after a certain point.
Sorry for such a long post. And one more thing. Any other time after having a setback like with hopper,i would've just sat down & had a good cry. This time I was in such bewilderment for it happening to begin with that I couldn't even cry. As much as I'd like to continue to use the kittens as bait to try & catch her, I'mgoing to have to try & find a reputable cat rescue tomorrow that can take the five & give them the needed attention that I just don't have the experience for. I honestly don't think Siameezer wants them back. Her milk seems to have dried up & I don't think she'd be able to take care of all five & have them survive. I promise you ,I'll keep you posted as to whether a miracle happens again hear in Manteca. {{{HUGS}}} to all of you for caring so much.
Posted 3 years ago by feral #
