Tomorrow is new friend day!

[SpotsandBays]

I’m very excited…

 

[Barton Bounty]

Awww how cute!

Do you have a name yet ?

 

[SpotsandBays]

Awww how cute!

Do you have a name yet ?

Not yet! However my partner has been referring to her as “Meow Mein” in conversation so I have a weird feeling that might stick!?!?

 

[AmyMay]

Meep ?

 

[smolmaus]

Tortie baby ???

Meow Mein is very fun

 

[SpotsandBays]

Tortie baby ???

Meow Mein is very fun

I quite like it ?

 

[Rumtytum]

A very cute sight ?, boy or girl?

 

[scats]

Oh how gorgeous! Kittens are, without doubt, the most beautiful baby animals ever.

 

[Baywonder]

Just.......?? ?

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Oh that little fuzzy ball and big shining eyes ?

Gorgeous!

 

[SpotsandBays]

A very cute sight ?, boy or girl?

Good question ? originally she was thought to be a girl, however the lady I’m getting her from now seems to think she might actually be a he! I’m not fussed either way as I’ll be getting her/him neutered/spayed

 

[Rumtytum]

Good question ? originally she was thought to be a girl, however the lady I’m getting her from now seems to think she might actually be a he! I’m not fussed either way as I’ll be getting her/him neutered/spayed

Well Meow Mein is gender neutral ?
Looking forward to more photos!

 

[HashRouge]

Good question ? originally she was thought to be a girl, however the lady I’m getting her from now seems to think she might actually be a he! I’m not fussed either way as I’ll be getting her/him neutered/spayed

S/he is more likely to be female, as male tortoiseshells are quite rare (not impossible though!).

 

[julesjoy]

Omg squeee!

 

[Shady]

Oh what a sweetie. Almost certainly a girl. It can be difficult to see when they are tiny

 

[Birker2020]

Ooh gorgeous, I want a munch (brummie for hug)

 

[Errin Paddywack]

S/he is more likely to be female, as male tortoiseshells are quite rare (not impossible though!).

When I was a kid someone locally had a tortoiseshell male, the only one I have ever come across. He was said to be infertile, they said tortie boys always were. No idea if that is true.

 

[pinkfluffy]

There is nothing in the world like a kitten - enjoy!

 

[SpotsandBays]

S/he is more likely to be female, as male tortoiseshells are quite rare (not impossible though!).

Yeah I did abit if reading online on torties. So I’m kinda going along with the idea that she is indeed a she (as it does seem more probable!), but I’ll let you guys know when I figure it out

 

[SpotsandBays]

When I was a kid someone locally had a tortoiseshell male, the only one I have ever come across. He was said to be infertile, they said tortie boys always were. No idea if that is true.

So I found an a website online explaining that tortie males are rare and usually are born sterile! I can’t keep up with animal genetics ?

 

[SpotsandBays]

http://messybeast.com/tricolours.htm
If anybody fancied a read!

 

[ownedbyaconnie]

I'm trying to convince Mum to get another kitten! I found an ad for a Maine Coon Bengal cross which is exactly the same as our Teddy. So searching for kittens and now this thread is torture for me!

She looks very cute. Lots of photos/videos when she arrives please!

 

[SpotsandBays]

I'm trying to convince Mum to get another kitten! I found an ad for a Maine Coon Bengal cross which is exactly the same as our Teddy. So searching for kittens and now this thread is torture for me!

She looks very cute. Lots of photos/videos when she arrives please!

Oooo keep us updated on your search!!!
I’ll spam when she’s here!

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

Just adorable ??

 

[Fjord]

Oh how gorgeous! You're making me kitten broody.

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

When I was a kid someone locally had a tortoiseshell male, the only one I have ever come across. He was said to be infertile, they said tortie boys always were. No idea if that is true.

I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.

I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.

Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.

 

[HashRouge]

Yeah I did abit if reading online on torties. So I’m kinda going along with the idea that she is indeed a she (as it does seem more probable!), but I’ll let you guys know when I figure it out

It's fascinating isn't it!
We had a lovely dark tortoiseshell called Pepper who died in 2017, and our first cat was a tortoiseshell and white. It's a lovely colour!

 

[Barton Bounty]

I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.

I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.

Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.

Initially I thought they were ornaments ?

 

[Surbie]

Oh ? ? ? ? ! My very favourite cat colouring and s/he is adorable. Very jealous!

 

[SpotsandBays]

I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.

I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.

Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.

Hehe double trouble!!!