Lil Marvels News (archive)

August 16, 2010

So I said Storm would have her kittens soon, and I was right! She delivered from about 5:00 to 6:40am on Thursday the 12th, seeming to breeze through the delivery with almost Phoenix's level of comfort. The kittens are all healthy and gaining weight ahead of the curve. Storm seems generally pleased with her decision to deliver and care for the kittens in one of our carriers, which is now lined with fur and full of kittens.

Life goes on for Phoenix's litter, who are now 9 weeks old and have received their second round of shots. Everyone is healthy, and they are turning out to be some very polite kittens! They are quite snuggly and affectionate, and so far not quite as rambunctious as we have seen with previous litters (though I may eat my words soon, as there are yet three weeks to go).

Both Phoenix's and Storm's litters are spoken for, but we anticipate that Phoenix (and probably also Storm) will have another litter before the end of the year.

August 11, 2010

Hi, all! It looks like another long awaited update, but we assure you things have been very busy! Banshee went home to his new family on August 1st, and the home visits for allergy tests and the like have been ongoing. There has been work on the house, and our son Rhys (who makes an appearance in some of this update's photos) continues to grow. He has taken a keen interest in the current litter of kittens, and they seem to have bonded well to him, giving him his space when necessary but walking up to him when he is calm. He is not too great at petting gently yet, but the kittens are very tolerant and there has been no scratching or crying, for which we are thankful.

There are 28 new photos in this update, so please take a look at the kittens page or the gallery and have a look!

Storm is full term now and is showing signs that she may deliver her kittens in the next couple of days. We will have photos for you when the big event arrives.

July 5, 2010

Phoenix's kittens continue to grow, and are now taking brief jaunts out of the confines of the kitten bed to nurse and play. They aren't particularly fast or strong yet, so our legs and wrists still fulfill Banshee's need for play, but they are showing the beginnings of playfighting already. Meanwhile, we believe that Storm is pregnant. It is tough to tell because she is still nursing the kittens some of the time, but she has been gaining weight again and shows some of the hormonal signs of her condition. For photos and more, please visit the kittens page.

June 28, 2010

Everyone continues to grow and grow! Banshee is becoming especially rambunctious, but his half-siblings are not yet mobile enough to really play with him, and our ankles have recently borne the title of sparring partner for Banshee as he learns to stalk, pounce, and attack. Phoenix's kittens continue to nurse diligently; Banshee has been a kind enough older brother to leave them alone for the most part. They are beginning to crawl around a little, but with their eyes just recently open they are more in the logistics phase, with no major exploring yet.

Whether Storm is pregnant or not at the moment remains to be determined. She has been a bit more snuggly than usual lately, but this can be a sign of both estrus and pregnancy for her. She is feeling a little hefty, but again we don't want to jump the gun declaring things one way or another.

New photos are up for both Banshee and Litter 9. Please browse to our kittens page to see more!

June 21, 2010

Phoenix has always been full of surprises for us, but on the 15th she managed to outdo herself, when we came home to find a fourth kitten nursing! The new little boy is doing very well, a slightly lighter version of his older sister, and is doing his best to catch up with his siblings in weight. We now have a girl and three boys, two of whom are colorpoints.

Banshee is doing very well, and we are excited to see how quickly he is growing. He is extraordinarily adventurous and seems to be very comfortable around new people. We are starting his vaccinations now to keep him on track to go home to his new family at twelve weeks. Please visit our kittens page for photos and information on reserving a spot on an upcoming litter.

June 14, 2010

On Sunday night at about 8pm, Phoenix began delivering her latest litter of kittens. Over the period of about two hours, she managed to deliver three healthy baby kittens running the gamut as far as color patterns. One colorpoint, one red mackerel tabby, and one silver mackerel tabby who appears almost black, all with white, now rest in the newly remodeled kitten area of our room. Storm provided excellent support for Phoenix, helping to clean the kittens as well as nurse them and keep them warm whenever Phoenix was busy with the delivery or needed a break. Banshee has been a terrific little gentleman to his half-siblings, and the kittens page and gallery both contain several pictures of them all snuggled together.

June 7, 2010

We have another update tonight that I hope will be interesting for everyone! We have started Banshee on semi-solid (wet) food, and he took to it instantly! His appetite is not exceptional yet, but at the rate he is growing he will be chowing down on whole cans before long. He is very sweet and acclimated to interaction with humans, and the crying that typified him for the first couple of weeks of life has all but vanished; he is already on the way to being self-sufficient and is very curious about his surroundings.

Storm has gone back into heat (excellent timing, considering her kitten is beginning to eat on his own) and will be spending the night with Colossus. We hope that she will continue to accept his advances over the next few days. Good luck, Storm!

Phoenix's litter is almost here! Her official due date is this coming weekend, though she may carry the litter into the following week. We will do what we can to keep you all updated. It definitely seems like things are going to be busy for us!

To inquire about our availability, pricing, and wait list, please fill out the Information Request form, available from our kittens page.

June 2, 2010

A lot has happened since our last update! Storm delivered her litter in the early morning hours of May 10. Unfortunately, only one viable kitten made it through the six hour delivery. Storm has taken good care of Banshee, a male brown mackerel tabby, and he is growing ahead of the usual curve. At only three weeks he's already putting his full weight on his legs, and we will be weaning him onto semi-solids soon.

In further news, Phoenix is definitely carrying kittens, and managed to go from slim to visibly pregnant in only a couple of days. She is growing more and more attentive to Banshee as her hormone levels build, earning him a little bit more attention and giving Storm a break from mom duty from time to time. Her expected due date is the weekend of June 12, though she may deliver as much as one week later.

April 14, 2010

For those of you who haven't fanned us on Facebook yet, Phoenix finally spent a few days with Colossus and is passing back out of heat. If things go as planned, she will deliver her litter at the start of the third week of June--about five and a half weeks after Storm's litter is due. Phoenix's kittens should be ready to go to homes during the first couple weeks of September.

Storm, meanwhile, is already very plump and restful. She ambles around ably, but has been a lot less enthusiastic about picking fights with Attis, or much of anything else for that matter. Along with her restfulness, she's also been pretty snuggly, which is fine by us.

March 15, 2010

It appears that Colossus did his job well, and Storm is pregnant. We now expect a litter on May 13 at the latest, assuming there are no complications. The time line in the previous update is still pretty much on target. Phoenix has had a couple of chances to see Colossus, but she has not yet volunteered to work on a litter of her own.

On the more technical side of things, Lil Marvels has made its way onto Facebook! If you're not already too busy playing Mafia Wars, please take the time to click this link (opens in new window/tab) and show your support for the cattery by becoming a fan of Lil Marvels. For those of you who have already adopted kittens from us, please feel free to post pictures of your kitties, or any other comments that come to mind!

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Our interest in the Siberian breed began in 2005 with Attis. Our first pet, he demonstrated all the traits that made us fall in love with Siberians. His affection, intelligence, playfulness, and curiosity showcased what the breed has to offer. We raise our Siberians underfoot--in a setting where they are free to interact with the whole gang 24 hours a day--so that each kitten who leaves our home can bring the joy of companionship to others, especially those whose allergies prevent them from having a feline companion.

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