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new babies

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cumbriabunny

Young Bun
Our rabbit has finally had her first litter. She's built a great nest which is right at the back of the hutch under the stairs so I can't see into it - only I can see it moving! How do I know whether she is feeding them properly? They were born about 48 hours ago. My book says not to disturb them for at least 5 days.
 
hi cumbria rabbits only normally feed the kits once a day normally a night .its normal for her to be away from the nest alot as this is how it is in the wild if your doe is pre occupied with a carrot etc you can rub your hands a little on some nest fur and gently separate the fur at the top of the nest to check kits are moving about etc :D
 
Thanks for that. The kids have been waiting for baby bunnies for ages now and so far I've managed to keep it from them but wont be able to for much longer! I said we would have one litter and then have all the rabbits neutered.
 
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