The best reason for not taking all three would be that you leave yourself an option to get another from elsewhere whenever you next feel broody - but I bet I'd end up taking all three.

Liz

I think if they are kittens three grow up fine together, I would probably be the same as you and want all three (Did anyone see Paul O'Grady last night, I nearly called to offer ALL those kittens a home!)

However there are a lot of costs attached to having cats and times that by three, it is a big outlay.

I have two, we got them a day apart and I wouldn't change them for the world. They are best friends and when they were really young they played none stop together, slept together etc. They also have really different personalities and I like the fact I have two different acting cats and am able to list their differences till my hearts content. So I love having more than one and couldn't imagine having a solo cat. Would I like three - of course!!

But remember cats are individual creatures they also like their own space. Even at 9 months Ella and Effie like to do their own thing and they are not as close as they were (but are still close!). Kittens are cute but kittens age faster than humans and they won't be the little cute balls of fluff for long and will end up as cats within months and you need to make sure you are ready for three cats - what I mean is - it's a long commitment, when I got my two, I thought long and hard if I could A) offer them a home forever and B) could I afford it.

My advise would be go for the two and see how you get on. An adorable little boy kitten will find a home no problem, so love the two little girls like mad.

A lot of cats end up without a home because owners cannot keep them or haven't thought about the implications of being a cat owner. Circumstances can change, people move. Plus there is the expenses of catteries of you go on holiday. Although getting another cat at a later stage can be difficult, as cats are territorial and don't intergrate together well at first, you maybe able to add to your brood later, if you think it is applicable.

However if you are loaded and have a huuuge house and garden, go for the three!

Whatever you do - we expect to see pics of the two/three you get!

If you can afford three kittens then I think 3 are ok.

But you will need to pay approx £50-£60 per kitten for their first injections then around £30-£40 for each booster shot.

You will then need to pay for worming and flea treatments for each kitten.

A castrate and 2 spays, spays costing more. Anything from £40 - £80. Suggest getting the boy done around 5months, just in case

Then the good quality kitten foods, beds, toys, etc...

You will need more litter trays and litter and time to clean all of these out daily etc.

Just give it some thought. I have 7 cats so I'm not one to speak but just be sure you're sure LOL

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Wow! I would find that one hard too! We took on 2 abandoned kittens and at one point I was going to rehome the boy (was a boy and a girl) but the 2 just constantly play together and would just be lost without the other one....so I think baby kittens do better with a second kitten....also meant that the older cats didnt have the babies jumping on them as much (although they do anyway......). However, the others are right the initial costs will be high (no such thing as a free kitten!) and you have the ongoing expenses. I myself faced this one only it was can I manage with 6??? or do I rehome the boy and drop down to 5!....but my husband and I decided that for the sake of one extra one its not worth the agonising so we kept the boy and now have 6. I do however on a daily basis think I am not sure about the amount of cats...so much work! (dont know how you breeders do it.....hats off to you its amazing!). But, I also understand you dont want to leave one behind! oooohhh decisions, decisions. I say go for all 3!

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I have done both options...taken 2 at a time or just brought one in at a time.

I have to admit that I have bonded better with the ones that I have brought in individually because they come to me for comfort and attention rather than each other. At the same time though, they seem to find it less stressful when they are brought in with a littermate....it really is down to the temperament of the individual kitten.

I am sure you will make the right choice for you...just think long and hard because 3 kittens will make a lot more mess than 2!!

Louise
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Thats not been my experience, I always liked 2 kits to go together, I encouraged it by reducing the price.
The will play together yes, but I beleive having a pal helps them to settle in better and reduces the stress of the move.
When I've had litters yes they do play together but also love to play with us as well, had the scratches on the legs to prove it LOL
Mary
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I would have always chosen either two females or a male and a female.

The male and female I had I had to work closely with the vet to ensure they were neutered early enough to stop unwanted litters but not too soon.

I have two males now and wouldn't hesitate to have two of the same sex. It takes the worry out of unwanted litters.

No doubt you have considered the financial burden. It isn't just food, vet bills but holiday times too. We go away shortly for 12 days and its costing £12 per night for the kittens and £10 per night for our dog, in cattery/kennels.

Sue

Hi, can i just say a huge 'Thank you' to everyone who has welcomed me to the site and another 'Thank you' for all of the advice.
I should have mentioned that the kittens are cat protection kittens so they are paying for the vaccinations (at 12 weeks and 15 i think) same for worming and as for being 'done' they also pay for that for all 3 kittens/2 depending on my decision! All they ask is for a donation which will be significantly less than the cost of taking them to the vets to get all these done. As for frontline i have the spray that i use on my dog so thats covered and for holidays, my fab neighbour and good friend have an arrangement that when she goes away i have her pets and vice versa. So no kennel costs. I already have a huge 7 tier scratching post with built in bed and another igloo bed, i have toys (balls with bells in them, fish on a string etc!) I have a discount card for a 'supermarket' which gets me 10% off kitten food (well everything!) I have a large littler tray with lid and get a 30kg bag (i think its that big!) for £6. So the start up cost is not that much for me. I just dont think i could leave that poor kitten on her own, and as for having 3 kittens/cats my neighbour has 3 cats who pop into mine at least twice a day so am used to having 3 cats around me!
I have taken on board all the advice given, which i am very grateful for, and i am going to be making a decision (which i think i already have done!) and will let you all know as soon as i have made it and let the fosterer know!
Thank you again, xx

...I think you have choosen all 3...
Good for you girl! Thats what I would have done.

Me too

Have great fun with your new fur babies - seeing three snuggled up in a big ball of fluff is so cute - not that they are still for that long!!