As Angie intimated we have had a busy day today, out leafleting until around 4 this afternoon ready for another Animal Action Day, then back home. First thing to do is to check on the Mum to be we took in a couple of days ago. She had scattered litter everywhere and shredded some newspaper, and tipped her water a fair bit. So we set about making her more comfortable.
After we had done it she looked as if she wanted some fuss, but when my daughter pulled her towards her she noticed a sack protruding. So we waited and encouraged her, but nothing seemed to be happening at first. So we sent for my OH in case we needed the car. When he arrived, all evidence of an imminent birth had disappeared back into the birth canal!
However, the course of nature did indeed follow its course, and at 5.10 pm we had kitten number one, a tabby. A bit later we had kitten number two born at 5.40. Nearly an hour's break and number three arrived at 6.37, a fourth at 7.35 and we hope finally number 5 was born at 22 minutes past 10. Not looking as strong as the others, but we hope it makes it.
