Thread: What's best one or two ?

We started with one adult maine coon but wasn't long before I became broody for a kitten,that came along two years later & was soon mothered by the older one,a year later the breeder who we had kitten from had a flat chested baby from same mating & asked if we would have her although as she was quite bad may not live too long,I said no,hubby said yes ,so arrival no. three {she is still with us} her elder sibling took her under his paw & the older girl mothered her but neither of them would join her in play,two years before next baby joined the gang,brother & sister were a bit aloof but older girl went into mother mode again but before long newest arrival & flat chested girl paired off for fun & games,this time we went for one baby but came away with two by default & they have been great fun,I now wish that we had a pair before,they have provided us with hours of entertainment & what one doesn't get up too the other one will but they respect the older girl,she is thirteen & arthritic,they fly around but if she is about they stop & walk gently past before winding up again,if she decides she wants a bit of a play the babe which will play fetch goes after the mouse & takes it back for her to have another go with,only travels a couple of feet at a time but she seems to think it is great fun.Although we have the occasional time when there is a bit of an upset amongest the group mostly they all respect one another & have great times together.
I would say go on have two if you have the space & can afford them, if ever I had the chance again would most probaly go for one of each sex,my breeder got it right,two boys....! You don't stand too much chance if a breeder gets that bit wrong,nor the vets if they didn't put her right when they went for vaccs but will be great to see if there is ever a reply to that one.If you want help choosing I am sure there are a few of us here who will put an oar in ....!