Honestly, the close breeding could very well be coincidence and indeed it probably is. If you really want to do that mating, I'd say it's worth giving it one more try. I have done full brother-sister matings before now with no problems at all.

Liz

Thanx 4 that Kelly, your a goodun!

I am so sorry this happened. I hope your mama kitty soon recovers. It s so sad. I feel so bad for you.

I was sad to read your news. Being fairly new to this i have not experienced a unwell or dead kitten yet and it is the one thing that terrifies me so reading your experience was very sad. I hope you both feel better soon.

so sorry to hear of your loss hope Muffin is ok give her hugs & kiss

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Muffin has since been back in with the girls and since her loss has been a complete BIATCH! She does not seem sad or ill but instead is picking on my youngest 5 month old tortie, grrrr. I shout but shouldnt cos I know its prob just her hormones kicking in, but she is really driving me nuts. Every time she saw my youngster she chased her under the cupboard and the little one was growling and obviously upset.

However having said that, tonight after work, I havent seen any further incidences of it and she seems to have settled down and is not taking it out on Kismet at the time being. I really think it could have just been the trauma of the lost litter and hopefully she has got over it now

OMG how devastating for you and Muffin..
Big cyber (((((((hugs))))))) to you...
Muffin will just get on with her life... clean herself up and act like nothing has happened...
sadly thats nature for you...
its always a mystery why these things happen- more so when they seemed perfect for each other.. It just rocks your world terribly at the time
I lost a litter of rottweilers once the same way..
its still gives me a heavy heart to this day

I would try the mating again
you never know, she is very likely to have a lovely litter for you next time
I have known very close matings to be fantastic
let us know what you decide xx

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Just want to say it 'didnt rock my world terribly' nor did it 'give me a heavy heart'. You dont need to tell me about mother nature 'M' cos I know her so well by now after 7 years. I don't get sad now, I get angry. I'm not taking it out on you, but please do not speak to me like I am an absolute beginner Mother Nature has given me several kicks along the way, lol.

Oh and yes, I will not be trying that mating again, will be putting her to another one of my boys. completely not related. Also the dad this time has two litters due at end of May also completely not related, also with first time mums. Will be interesting to see results