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Unexpected Litter

J

johnnysam79

New Kit
Hello all this is my first post so forgive me if it's not in the right place. About a month ago i got our first rabbit and i was told that is was a male. Low and behold it has turned out to be a female. I went out to clean the hutch this afternoon and I saw a ball of fur and wondererd what was going on until I saw something wiggle amounst the fur. So i went to get a pair of disposable latex glove and Ivestigated and counted 6 kits. The hay was a little damp and had some poop in it so i changed it keeping the fur and some of the old hay. Since i done this the rabbit has not returned to the nest. I went to the pet shop and I realise now i should not of done anything. What do I do now I want the babies to live or is it too late.
 
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First, I would advise you to change the heading to ask for help for unexpected litter, the people who can help are more likely to notice the thread and be able to offer advice.

I'm not an expert but the mother doesn't spend a lot of time with the kits so as not to draw attention to them so try not to worry too much at this stage, she is more likely to visit them at dusk.

Hopefully somebody with more detailed advice will be along soon.
 
Rabbits only feed their young once a day so ignoring the nest is normal. I would leave well alone now and the mum will probably feed them late tonight.
 
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