Went to visit yesterday...

I typed all this in then closed the window without posting. Duh!

Anyway, I drove from North London to Birmingham in 5 hours and back in 3 1/2. Roads full of people who think that they can drive "normally" in these conditions. Sigh. But kittens are worth it!

Anyway, here are some photos from yesterday; Mine are the two red tabbies, but I have included some others including a too cute Birman kitten.

Dilemma: SHOULD I GET A THIRD ? :LOL: Seriously, there is one boy left and I am not working on misguided sympathy, but (he's the one looking quizzical in the photos, I think) I am getting gently attached. My friends have mixed opinions and I am on the fence... Should I wait a while for another kitten from another litter, even a girl ? :suprised:

Oh my word what little sweeties,gone all soft & rubbery now,I want another one....
Should you have the third,what a position to be in,as one of our vets would say if you can't give a decisive answer,yes,no ,maybe....always think that is a good one.
Yes if you plan having three,go for it,double trouble is fun,treble I can't even imagine.
No if it is heart ruling the head & you really would like to wait & have another one from a different parentage be it male or female.
Maybe it could be a good idea as no having to introduce a newbie to the existing family...
Good luck whatever the outcome,will watch with interest,cuddles to your boys when you see them again,hopefully in better driving conditions but it sure looks as if it was worth it.

Hi Peter, they are lovely kittens!
As for getting the 3rd kitten, I say go for it. We started off with the one and now have 4. The 3 younger ones are aged from 3 to 10 months so they will grow up together, hopefully with little conflict.
We picked up our newest 3 days ago and there was a little trouble at first but now all is fine. If you get the 3 together there should be no problems as they are already used to each other.

They're super cute! And gorgeous... the one on the left in pics 1 and 6 already has that lion-like MC look... when he grows up he will be awesome! :nod:
Is your third kittie the cream one in pic 5? I'd say go for it... where there's room for two there's also room for three.:LOL:

Beautiful kitties.... Coonies are so lush when they are small!!

I keep looking at Mimi... and she is either putting a lot of weight on which is brilliant or she could ( WOW) be in kitten... we shall find out I am sure in time..

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I keep looking at Mimi... and she is either putting a lot of weight on which is brilliant or she could ( WOW) be in kitten... we shall find out I am sure in time..

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Hey, that's exciting! Is your Jet the lucky dad?

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Originally Posted by Antonia

Hey, that's exciting! Is your Jet the lucky dad?

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It will be the stunning Mr Jet li, I run her with him for a few weeks but they acted more like friends than lovers!! but then thats just Jet, best friend first.

Jet has to come in when it gets cold he hates to be outside, so she came in with the girls which was good for her too, but over the last week either she is eating more than her share of food or pasta... but she is getting quite thick... will take a look this week maybe its just her , she's happy and her coats looks fab, or fingers crossed it could be the pitter patter of tiny feet!!

It's all decided. Fella number 3 is coming home with me too. The quizzical looking little chap in photo 5... Yay!

Wow Peter, congratulations! So you are having 3 brothers! Triple trouble, I bet you can't wait! How lovely for them to be able to grow up together. Looking forward to more pictures in due course. xxx

Good for you,he does look as if he is asking "What about me"in the photo.
You must be the answer to a breeders dream,I know mine was surprised when we went to look at the one & said we would have two but three....!
Keep us posted.

LOL ... suckerrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Seriously, that's fab news - I'd love a third but really don't think I could convince him indoors :-)

Congrats, Peter, how cool to get three at the same time! I would also love a third, and I think OH is up for it, but they grow so big I don't think our floor boards could cope with another one!
Can't wait to see the first photo's that your lads are home. Have you thought of names yet?

Our breeder had a couple more litters this year, and we have drooled over her solid white babes. If we went to visit it would be fatal. I suppose this is how it happens.

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Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

It's all decided. Fella number 3 is coming home with me too. The quizzical looking little chap in photo 5... Yay!

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Yeah... he's stunning!
Like Karen I'm also curious about the names... :nod:

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Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Our breeder had a couple more litters this year, and we have drooled over her solid white babes. If we went to visit it would be fatal. I suppose this is how it happens.

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Isn't it funny how breeders always invite you to come and see their new litters... they know we're easy targets. :LOL:

I have to say that the breeder, Heather, has been exemplary. When I asked about the availability of the third she gave her unbiased view of the pluses and minuses, didn't push me and once I committed last night offered me a small "bulk discount" without any asking.

Names ? I have until my next visit, Jan 8th - weather permitting - to decide on their registered names. I am getting closer with better ideas. It does help having an English professor close friend who is also a published author... but I will be the one to make the final decisions.

Thanks everyone for your support and best wishes! I am getting all soft and teary eyed at regular intervals just thinking about them... soppy git.

One thing I will ask for comments on, but there is probably a separate thread in the making, is for experiences with alarm systems and PIRs; I had an alarm system fitted a year ago with "pet friendly" PIRs which are rated up to 10kg *total* per room for pets and, as a long established local company, their senior sales lady who happens to live nearby says they have never had a problem with their own cats but they are not MCs. Anyone want to share ?

I remember my hesitation about getting two instead of one. So glad I made the decision to get both. Littermates have easier time to adjust.
Did you say picture #5? Who in the world would resist?

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww just perfect :nod:

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Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

I have to say that the breeder, Heather, has been exemplary.

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OK, I didn’t mean to say breeders are pushy... ours certainly aren’t. But they do take care to update us on their plans and new litters, sending pics, and inviting us over to admire the new arrivals. I don’t mind a bit… even regard it as a compliment, it shows they trust and appreciate us as owners.
And to be honest, some of their future plans do give me the tickles… there’s one mating in particular next spring that I am very very curious about… chances are I will have to restrain myself when that litter is born. :LOL:

Why restrain yourself ?

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Why restrain yourself ?

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Haha, that's very naughty Peter, egging her on when she's already got 3!! :LOL::LOL::LOL:

Still Antonia, you could have a word with the OH.....

I am waiting for a LOT of people who have two or three MC's as pets now to keep going & get to seven so I can say to hubby that I am sure there is room for another one!
At one stage I was very close to having one more than my friend who breeds them but she is way out in front again,as she should be,but,just one more.....
Sorry Peter can't help with the alarm,while I have my oldest girl I don't need to worry,anyone who got in & she took a dislike too would go out with plenty of scratches & chances a bite as well to give them away.When we first had her if hubby was out & the doorbell rang at night I would pick her up & carry her to the door & before I had even opened it she would start to hiss & growl,I always reckoned that if I had lunged her at someone I didn't like they most probaly would have had eye problems as well.She is an old softie now but she still takes a dislike to some people & have to say it has normally been with good reason !

I keep warning my OH that we may end up with three not two!!!

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Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

Why restrain yourself ?

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The thing is, hubby and I are always saying how we are not going to have a fourth because right now we have such a close-knit, relaxed and happy little clan of furries. So why shake things up again?
But last September we went to a cat show where we saw a solid black MC. We looked at him/her in the cage, then looked at one another and said in unison: "We're not going to have a fourth one." After which I heard hubby muttering: "But if we would..." and he eyed the solid black once more.
There's a high probability there will be one or more solid blacks in the litter our breeder plans for next summer. :drool1:
We must have strength.

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Originally Posted by Antonia

The thing is, hubby and I are always saying how we are not going to have a fourth because right now we have such a close-knit, relaxed and happy little clan of furries. So why shake things up again?
But last September we went to a cat show where we saw a solid black MC. We looked at him/her in the cage, then looked at one another and said in unison: "We're not going to have a fourth one." After which I heard hubby muttering: "But if we would..." and he eyed the solid black once more.
There's a high probability there will be one or more solid blacks in the litter our breeder plans for next summer. :drool1:
We must have strength.

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Antonia, there is no hope for you. You've gone. :winkwink::smile:

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Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Antonia, there is no hope for you. You've gone. :winkwink::smile:

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LOL, personally I reckon if you recorded their chirrups and played them backwards there's some subliminal message in them - "we are the Coonies, masters of the universe ... with our wiley ways we will take over the world or, at the very least, our loyal slaves homes ... mwaaaahaaaahaaaaa " :koolkat:

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LOL, personally I reckon if you recorded their chirrups and played them backwards there's some subliminal message in them :koolkat:

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Heheh... you forgot to add: "Resistance is futile!"
:LOL:

I went back yesterday and my little furballs are just over 7 weeks old now. I have uploaded some new pics to the gallery, but here are some (maybe the same ones!) to make life easier for you cat spotters.

They are now known as Leonardo Da Vinci (Leo), Albert Einstein (Bert) and Richard Feynman (Dick) - the short names are subject to radical change, of course. Leo is the red tabby, Bert the slightly larger and longer haired red silver and Dick the smaller, shorter haired red silver.

PS I am having a little difficulty telling between the boy red tabby (mine) and the girl (not mine) in the pics - but in real life it's easy :)

PPS I am so in love... :) They come home the w/e of Feb 12th/13th!

They are so cute, and Bert's got some great little ear tufts going already! He could give Freyja a run for her money when he's a bit bigger!! Not too long to wait now before they all come home :smile:

How gorgeous! Wonderful to have 3 brothers together. Bet you can't wait! Love the names you have chosen too. xxx

They are all very cute, but I especially like Leo!

So cute, so gorgeous! I'm glad they're not coming to my house, or nothing would get done all day whilst I stay staring at them! Love them all.

They are totally adorable, all three of them! Next month you can sell your telly, because you'll have all the entertainment you'll ever need. Only don't sell the computer as well as we will demand a steady supply of pics. :LOL:
BTW, if you're not to keen on the verdant color scheme for your home, as candes advised, may I suggest simple black and white? Very minimalist, very classy. And just great with reds. :winkwink:

The colours scheme is "half finished bachelor" :smile:

Actually, it's almost finished but the carpet is a nice patterned natural beige colour - ideal for their hair - and the day room, where their cat tree will sit next to the large glass doors, has a red theme. It's all wood and natural colours otherwise. Except the TV/Cinema room that's quite dark and will be mostly closed to them while the rest of the house is empty.

There will be plenty of pics coming!

An adorable bunch of babies....

Simply gorgeous!

Who is on the first picture, the lightest one? Is that Leo? He is asking for kisses and hugs.
Now is the most important time of BONDING and SHAPING the characters (means they will be shaping yours)
I would have a hard time leaving a house to buy groceries, not to mention going to work for all day. They are craving for your attention! You need a paternity leave if you still work.

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Except the TV/Cinema room that's quite dark and will be mostly closed to them

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Makes sense to keep them out of there.
We made the mistake of choosing black carpeting for our bedroom and allowing them in there ... stupid stupid stupid! :rofl:

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Who is on the first picture, the lightest one? Is that Leo? He is asking for kisses and hugs.

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That's Bert (think long and spiky light hair - Albert Einstein in his later years).

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Now is the most important time of BONDING and SHAPING the characters (means they will be shaping yours)
I would have a hard time leaving a house to buy groceries, not to mention going to work for all day. They are craving for your attention! You need a paternity leave if you still work.

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I plan to take at least a week off when they arrive and maybe more if I can - Feb 12th is the current ETA.