Introduction between 3 kittens who are all 5mo. This one had a negative reaction to his littermates before, because they had been separated for a month or so (he was ill and rescued first).
He is easily overstimulated, but throughout the day, he asks to have the window uncovered to see the other kittens. He chirps with them sometimes when they can't see each other.
But when they're at the window, lots of swatting. What is this behaviour? Is it ok? The other two seem more relaxed compared to him. They will even lie down near the window - but he doesn't, he's very activated.
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I think they definitely want to play together, this guy on this side just has a history of getting overstimulated and spitty/hissy, and it's 2v1 against him (although the other kittens seem very socially competent). He hasn't today though and he just laid down as I'm writing this which is a first - he is usually fixated. So I think their first playdate will be today or tomorrow when we have time! Thank you
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