I need some help. My son (24) recently adopted a rescue rabbit and thought she was pregnant before he got her. She had 7 babies over the night but is not pulling fur to make a nest.
I told him to get a soft blanket and put it in a nest box to put the babies in - something that the mother could get in and out easily but the babies could not fall out of. I also told him to check for any deceased babies and remove them from the nest.
My question - if she is not pulling her fur out, should he cut some fur from her to put in the nest? I've had a couple of litters myself, but the mom has always prepared her nest appropriately.
Also, do they start nursing after a couple of days or immediately?
Please help!
Thanks,
Brigitte
I told him to get a soft blanket and put it in a nest box to put the babies in - something that the mother could get in and out easily but the babies could not fall out of. I also told him to check for any deceased babies and remove them from the nest.
My question - if she is not pulling her fur out, should he cut some fur from her to put in the nest? I've had a couple of litters myself, but the mom has always prepared her nest appropriately.
Also, do they start nursing after a couple of days or immediately?
Please help!
Thanks,
Brigitte