Yesterday, I had to separate the two babies because of suckling issues. I hated to do it, because they need each other’s company for the comfort alone, but Mini developed another small abscess on her rear, and I didn’t know why.

I took them out of the carrier and put them into an open space so I could just watch them. Although, they had just eaten, as soon as the lights went dim- 21 Toes started suckling on Mini. I didn’t want to just put them into individual carriers and isolate both of them, so I tore apart a large dog carrier and upended on side. I made a screened wooden frame to fit right in the middle and secured that with cable ties so it wouldn’t fall over on the babies.

21 Toes is in one side, and Mini the other, They can smell each other, see each other and they sleep sort of hugging the screen next to each other. Not an ideal situation for either one of them, but early suckling is quite dangerous for kittens.

21 Toes aka Presto- is a lot larger than her sister and a bit of a bully now that I can see them in the open and observe their behavior. I also felt bad because yesterday, I had to run out and do some errands and I got caught in an accident scene. I was waiting on the road for over an hour before being allowed through and when I finally got home, I had missed two feedings. They about took my fingers off when I fed them! LOL That’ll teach me.

Pigeon has adopted them (sort of) He will come in when they are squealing their discontent at being stimulated and gently lick their face and ears and neck to soothe them. Although part of me wonders if he is just tired of the high-pitched fits they present when they poop and it makes Pigeon’s ears hurt. Whatever the reason, I welcome the help anywhere I can get it.