Let the Adventures Begin! (Day 9)

ageThe eyes of the 9-day old kittens are now fully open, and they can't get enough of their new surroundings. On occasion, they wander out of the basket, but Seven is quick to get them and bring them back to safety.

Mom returning the kitten to the nest

Their rate of weigh gain is fantastic. The little orange tabby has almost tripled his birth weight! They spend a lot of time feeding, and afterwards their tummies are full and plump. Seven always ensures that they have a bath after their feeding.

Bath Time!!

The kittens are starting to look more like "kittens" - they are getting larger and their features are starting to become more proportional to their bodies.

Aww... how adorable!!!

Their hearing is now starting to kick in, and they can probably hear us come into the room (or mom come in to give them a snack).

Can you resist this face??

Eyes Opening (Day 6)

The kittens' eyes have started to open! The little buff tabby's eyes have opened in the corners, and the rest of his eyes should soon follow. The other's haven't yet followed suit, but I'm sure it won't be long. According to literature, their eyes should be completely open around days 9-14.

Seven now tries to spend the minimum amount of time necessary. She returns to the nest to feed and clean the kittens, but will nap in another room (preferably somewhere that she can torment my other three cats!!). When the kittens start to make noises, she will come back to the nest, making little chirping noises to let them know that she's there.

The kittens are starting to gain a lot of weight. The little caramel kitten now weighs 241 grams (more then a half a pound!!).