My mini lop Libby had 4 kits two days ago, she is use to going in her run everyday and put back in her hutch at night..now that she has had her kits can I put her out in her run for daily exercise or does she need to stay in her hutch with her kits? Any help is appreciated thanks
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Doe just had babies-go in her run??
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
She needs to be able to access her kits whenever she wants to. Although she will only feed them once a day, usually at night, she may feel the need to check on them at other times and it would be very distressing for her if she could not do so. Some supervised free range time in the garden for her to allow her to exercise would be OK. But it'd be better to have a secure and predator proof run area permanently attached to her hutch so she can come and go as she pleases.
Thank you Jack's-Jane for your reply.
As Libby is in a 3 tier hutch (middle) in the shed it might be better then if I give her some supervised exercise within the shed say half an hour and put a box by her hutch so that she can easily jump up and down. That way I feel she be stretching her legs even if it's for a little while.
As Libby is in a 3 tier hutch (middle) in the shed it might be better then if I give her some supervised exercise within the shed say half an hour and put a box by her hutch so that she can easily jump up and down. That way I feel she be stretching her legs even if it's for a little while.
MightyMax
Banned
It would certainly be more ideal if the run was attached to the hutch ... However, I'm sure she would appreciate a run around some of the time, as she won't need to feed the rabs more than once a day (usually). So judge it yourself if you'd like to separate her for a short spell. She may well appreciate it!
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
You may find this thread useful to read, assuming your Doe had an 'accidental litter'
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...ng-on-Babies&p=5210254&viewfull=1#post5210254
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...ng-on-Babies&p=5210254&viewfull=1#post5210254
MightyMax
Banned
Hi there, you're welcome :wave:
You might find some useful info here:
http://www.rabbit.org/care/babies.html
http://www.rabbit.org/care/newborn.html
It's good to inform yourself about the progress of baby rabbits so you will know when the right age is to put Mum and Babies into a run together
