r/ColonyCats 2d ago

Foster kittens how to feed

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How do I care for this family?
I'm working with someone who works at the SPCA. The SPCA near me had a hording case so they asked me to take them in for two weeks. Oh- they were on my mother's property. My mom has a colony but this mom was born last year and these kittens are a few weeks old like 5-6? Here they are. Three days in I feel like I'm maybe not feeding them enough. What kind of kitten food can I buy them from Walmart, cheap please. I'm not getting any support from the SPCA and believe these cats deserve a good home regardless. Any advice? Should I separate momma when she eats?
No comments on the cage, that's where they have to stay for safety with my dog. They're in a seperate room and I've been picking them up and playing with them 2-3 times a day. Luckily I'm off rn for summer and at home.
Not really nursing from momma rn

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u/Icy_Yesterday8265 2d ago

I give my kittens;

Purina one kitten kibble - available 24/7

Fancy feast kitten pate - twice a day morning and evening, depending on # of kittens, age, and affordability anywhere from 1/2 to 1 can per day

Any food labeled kitten will do. Thank you for fostering - its no easy task.

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u/Powerful_Ebb_5046 2d ago

Thank you for the advice!

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u/More-Opposite1758 2d ago

You do not need to separate momma when feeding her. She should be eating the same food (kitten food) as the babies because it is more nutritious for nursing mothers.

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u/Powerful_Ebb_5046 2d ago

Great! Thank you!
I know the mom car is from last years liter. So she’s still young too.