Friday, February 24, 2006

Kitten birth in my room


Bravo Zero already nursing Bravos One, Two and Three. (Bravo four yet to be born.)
Buchanan, Liberia
February 24, 2006 (Bloody early in the morning)

I was awoken four times last night to squeaks emanating from my cupboard, where I had hopefully installed a birthing nest for Bravo Zero. I understood it is traditional for cats to disdain designated nests but B.Z. had very few comfy options. The "Beck's Feline Obstetrics Ward" is a happy place. Friend Katherine is bringing milk (not available in Buchanan) later today - and to select her kitten. Another will be employed, like Zero on snake detection and rat deterrence duties - probably deployed to the office. That leaves two more currently unallocated.


Rat deterrence is critical because of the risk in this region of Lassa Fever - transmitted by rats and potentially deadly. Two people have recently died of Lassa Fever in Tubmansberg. We are instructing Bravo Zero and her offspring to implement a Zero Rat Tolerance policy.

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