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Just had a call ref lady with 2 surprise litters - U/D with pics

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Julia123

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Hi

I've just had a call from my vet to say that they have been contacted by a lady who was sold 2 'male' rabbits....

Mum had 4 kits 5 weeks ago and one died. The lady separtated the boy - but not soon enough. Mum has had another 6 kits.

I am calling the lady at lunchtime to help and am able to go and see her if need be. I would think the 5 wk olds still need to be with mum, but will she be able to give the new babies anough milk if she is feeding them all?

ALL thoughts and advice welcome

Many thanks
 
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I suppose they are designed to do this, so just give mum extra greens and water,and make sure she has all the hay she needs. The 5 week old kits shouls start to nibble pellets soon now anyway so that should take a load off. Maybe suggest a mesh divide so the older ones only get 1 feed a day?
 
I'm going to see her after work. I have been advised to separate the 5 wks old kits as she may kill the newborns if she feels she can't cope.

The lady seems really nice and was let down by the breeder where she got her bunnies. She seems to want to look after them but I said we can help with re-homing when they are old enough and I can take a spare hutch for the young kits if needs be, or take them, whatever she wants. I'll obviolusy advise on food etc and neutering.

Anything else I've missed?
 
The 5 week olds will have to be split away from mum, in the wild they would be fully weaned and she would just 'kick them out' to feed the new babies.

They should be fully weaned now but being away from mum so young will still of course affect their development and put them at a higher risk of gastrointestinal infections however its the best option.
 
Don't think so. Wouldn't the 5 week old ones still need mum's presence in an ideal world even if they got no milk?
I suppose they sell them in pet shops at that old though. :(

Good luck with them. :)
 
I went to see the lady and the bunnies, mum was very stressed and not coping. After discussion I have taken the 5 wk babies, Its far from ideal but I don't believe the new day old kits would have survived otherwise. I have them indoors (on my kitchen table in an indoor 4ft hutch). They are eating hay and i've given them the last few bits of excel junior i have mixed with some adult excel - will get some more junior tomorrow and also drop some in for Mum. Anything else I can do? I think they are too young for probiotoc...?

Anyhow, here are some pics....

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I think there are two girls and a boy... will be looking for homes in a couple of months....
 
aww well done. It sounds like you've done bunny mummy a huge favour. The babies are gorgeous!!! :love: that poor mum. at least you managed to speak to the lady and give her some advice
 
They really are sweethearts, I'm obviously worried about their age so any advice welcome. My priority is keeping them warm and fed and watered, Is there a suppliment i can give them?
 
We got our two boys at about 5 weeks old after their mum had died when they were two weeks old. We continued to give them warm goats milk for a couple of weeks and then gradually weaned them off it. We did syringe feed them but if they would lap it from a bowl that would be easier. I think I remember which thread mentioned a supplement, I'll go and look. Good luck!
 
Actually Julia probiotics will probably do their little tummies a favour by helping to build up good gut flora.....weanling age is the time when most are lost to gut infections :cry::cry:
 
Sooz22 said:
Actually Julia probiotics will probably do their little tummies a favour by helping to build up good gut flora.....weanling age is the time when most are lost to gut infections :cry::cry:
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As is typical with me, I can't find the blinkin stuff :roll: Will have to try and get some more tomorrow, any particular one better? I had a powder that turned the water green before...
 
:wave:hi, i have some bio lapsis in my cupboard if that helps, maybe someone with more experience will advise if this product is suitable.:D
 
billysmom said:
:wave:hi, i have some bio lapsis in my cupboard if that helps, maybe someone with more experience will advise if this product is suitable.:D
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Really :D:D:D My vet has just quoted me £30 as I would need to buy a whole box of 15.... where are you in Brum? Are you able to 'donate' some for the little ones? :wave::wave:
 
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