Hi, the little ones are so lovely. And it is sad, that one died. I hope the others will be well. I loved the pictures.

Lyssa

Sorry about Alpha   I Think it's cute that you call them Mini-Mini-Cats  They are adorable ! Can one of the black kittens have a second name, Penguin  

Good luck - I am keeping my fingers crossed for Mini-Cat and the Mini-Mini-Cats

Momma did good. Four healthy kittens is pretty good for a new mom. Sad to lose one, but be thankful the rest came out without problems. 

Talked everything through with the vet. All seems well. Tomorrow we try to determine their gender. So curious.

Really sorry to hear about Alpha. And I am glad and happy that rest are fine along with their Mamma. They are all look so cute and especially the red-headed. I am curious about the gender determination too...

I'm sorry about Alpha. It's sad but often one dies, particularly with the first litter. It's like the mother's body has to figure out what to do during pregnancy and delivery, according to a friend who is an amateur breeder (not puppy mill).

As soon as you can, have echo checked by a vet.  Animals, particularly mothers, have strong instincts. Mini-cat may smell or hear something off with Echo, and pushed him/her aside to focus on the kittens that are strong.

one other thing, next litter, don't dry the kits off. If you need to, do a rub down to help one breath, but let Mini-cat get to the amniotic sac on the kittens and afterbirth. As gross as it sounds, mother cats, and dogs, need to eat that stuff. It helps them recover from birthing and start milk production.

Thank you, Dyno. Echo died this morning. About the rubbing, we did it only to help them breathe, as you said. She ate the whole afterbirth. It was gross but I know it's good for her and for initiating milk production.

I am very sorry about Echo. Unfortunately not surprised. Concentrate on the healthy ones you have. The next birth will go much better.