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Kitts now 20 days old .... advice pls

roarysmam

roarysmam

Young Bun
:lol:Hiya everyone:wave:

My doe had a surprise litter 3 weeks ago tomorrow. Sadly lost one very soon after being born, leaving 5.

They are all absolutley gorgeous each now weighing in at between 7 and 8 oz (is that about right for their age?) and are showing their individual personalities. Bubble and Squeak are both browny/fawn in colour and Indie, Anna are white/grey and Jones is the double of mum white with brown slodges.

I have noticed over the past few days they are more interested in mums vegs and have to keep stopping them eating her greens/herbs.

Would they be ok nibbling on these in tiny quantaties? I am scared stiff that they become ill cos I love them to bits (even if they were a total surprise!) and will probably cry when the time comes for them to move out:(

I am spending soooo much time in front of their hutch making sure that they dont eat anything of mums that will harm them that my o/h has said that he is going to come back as rabbit so he gets some attention!:lol:

Many thanks in advance for any advice, as I am a total novice will litters!

Also when can I gets the kitts their vaccinations done?
 
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Hi if mum had veg when she was pregnant the babies are perfectly fine have a nibble as they would of got some via her milk. When milly had her babies and they started to come out the nest they were nibbleing on her veg and they have had no ill effects from this they are now 16 weeks ad still growing big and strong :D

If i remember rightly the can have there myxi at 8 weeks and vhd at 12weeks
 
yep, they'll start nibbling slowly so it introduces it gradually naturally - you don't need to restrict their access. You'll need to start providing extra hay, pellets, veg etc soon as they'll be munching away in quantity :D
 
My baby foster bunnies did exactly the same :) As mum had greens it wasnt a problem ;) My the little ones can eat :shock: :lol:
 
They really have taken a liking to pak choi:lol: expensive tastes my bunnies have!

Really funny watching two of them sharing a carrot, it was like a bunny version of lady and the tramp:)

Thanks to you all for you invaluable advice.:D

Diane x
 
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