Definition of 'shingle'. shingle (ÊÉªÅgÉl ) Shingle is a mass of small rough pieces of stone on the shore of a sea or a river. ...a beach of sand and shingle. Shingles is a disease in which painful red spots spread in bands over a person's body, especially around their waist. 3. countable noun. Shingles are thin pieces of wood or another material which are fixed in rows to cover a roof or wall.
A kitten should stay with its mother for an absolute minimum of eight weeks and preferably 12 weeks. Although they may be weaned prior to eight weeks, they will still have the occasional need to nurse. kitten should stay with its mother for an absolute minimum of eight weeks and preferably 12 weeks. Although they may be weaned prior to eight weeks, they will still have the occasional need to nurse.
Kittens should be wormed around 6 to 8 weeks and kept flea free. Kittens should not go to new homes under the age of 8 weeks while 10 to 12 weeks is preferred as kittens learn their social behaviour during this time both from their mother and also from siblings. More Information: How to Care for Kittens which covers everything you need to know about raising and caring for kittens.