New kitties. Younger than we was led to believe.

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Hi all.

We went and picked up our new kitties today. A beautiful female and male. They're both tabby's and the most beautiful little fur babies I have ever seen.

We was told last week that they both turn 8 weeks old today and needed to go to a new home ASAP, otherwise they were going to a rescue. We arranged to collect them today since they are at the 8 weeks mark and drove over an hour to collect them.

As soon as we got there, I couldn't hide my worry about their age. They looked younger than 8 weeks. She assured me that they are and we have brought them home.

She then text me later saying that "she just had to tell me" that actually, they turn 8 weeks old next week.

They're weaned and litter trained thankfully, but we wasn't really wanting to adopt kittens this tiny as we think it's unfair. We are happy we did though of course.

So I'm just looking for some advice really. I want to make sure I'm doing the absolute best for our beautiful kitties.

Throw any tips my way.

Thanks.

Anyone?

Mine were that old and settled fine Now two yo and very docile cats.

They needed a tonne of sleep then mad half hours of excessive play
Constantly hungry Now fatties are on a diet.

A good quality food. Toys and fun they will do fine.

I kept them inside until 16 weeks. Kittens are stupid and no use of danger.

And litter tray law is you must post pics of new kitties.

It's not ideal and could lead to a bit more undesirable behaviour but physically they'll be fine. They usually nurse up to 6 weeks (but could be a lot longer - depends on the mum) but between 6 and 8 weeks is when mums put the babies in their place. What some breeders perceive as mum wanting rid of the babies is in fact mama disciplining them, teaching them important lessons.

They'll be fine. Don't worry.

My boy ❤️

I ended up with a 6 or 7 week old kitten and to be honest it was no different to an 8 week old kitten in my experience. Lots and lots of sleep and keep them warm. Also check for fleas if she is happy to lie bout their age I wouldn't trust that they have been wormed and flead.

OP, you've had good advice to which I can't add anything, so am just going to admit I' only here for the pics

...not sure what happened to that 'm'!

It's only a week, it's fine
But I'm a bit baffled you posted without pictures......

I'm sorry but it's

'Younger than we WERE led to believe'

I'm a grammar fiend.

Fanks 4 ur inputt fuckidukk Hun x

Oh Obvs jabs and neutering when age appropriate

No advice in regards to looking after a kitten that young, but if you plan on letting them outside I would suggest keeping them indoors as long as possible, if you've seen any Toms around. My baby was killed the first evening she was let out and it now worries me immensely.

Don't mean to be a downer, though! I wish you and your babies the best, I imagine their young age will require lots of sleepy cuddles

Not mine but while we wait .......

This was my tiny kitten the day we got her, just while we wait for the mandatory new kitty photos.

Good idea, Madeye!

Look what else google found:

I cannot bear grammar twats rocking up on threads with nothing to add but a put down. Just piss off, you insufferable bell end.

OP - it'll be absolutely fine

fuckyduck; the grammar lesson is much appreciated, thank you.

I was told they had been flead and wormed, I don't trust this though, as a poster said above. It's possible she lied about that too.

Straight to the vets next week.

Sorry, I was going to post pics but my phone doesn't like the Mumsnet Talk version. My iPad loves it though. Pah!

Aw, they're beautiful

Oh they are so beautiful

I bet they'll wake up hyper at 2am

I'm marking this thread for further pics

Their first night is going well, I believe.

They sleep, eat, play, play fight, eat, sleep again and have the odd 'meow' where I am guessing they are shouting for their mum.

They're so adorable.

I am so glad we got siblings and not just a lone kitty. They have each other.

Awe they are so cute. Love the different markings ❤️💜

They are gorgeous its true. What are they called?

DS named our male Oliver.
DH and I named our female Arya.
We are Game of thrones fans!

Omg they are just too cute!