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susie2911

New Kit
Help! Please :(
My rabbit has had a litter of 7 on 2/7/11 - it is her first litter - the buck is in a different cage
So far, 4 have died - not sure if she has killed and eaten them - or they have died and she has eaten them - but seen her eating them - and puzzled as to why
I have 3 tiny bunnies left and worried for their welfare. I know that the mother does not always appear to care for them, but want the best for the 3 that are left.
I have tried not to intervene, tried not to disturb the mother too much - but obviously I am watching with concern
Please anyone with the same experience help
Sue
 
Sadly this is not unusual with a first litter. Especially if the Doe is very young.

She may appear to be ignoring the remaining kits, but a Doe will only attend to her off-spring once or twice in a 24 hour period.

I would just check the nest a couple of times a day to see if there are any more losses and that any survivors look well hydrated (not too wrinkly). You can remove the Doe from the hutch and give her some run-time whilst you check the nest. If you touch the nest do so whilst you have the scent of the Doe on your hands, either from handling her or by rubbing some of her bedding onto your hands.

I would also make sure that the Buck is as far away from the Doe as possible. Just being able to smell him may unsettle her.
 
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