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Babies

Hi I went to clean my daughter's rabbit out this morning and noticed about 5 babies in there..they arnt in a nest box or anything just in the straw where Lilly sleeps..
I've never had babies is there anything I should or shouldn't do???
 
Hi I went to clean my daughter's rabbit out this morning and noticed about 5 babies in there..they arnt in a nest box or anything just in the straw where Lilly sleeps..
I've never had babies is there anything I should or shouldn't do???
Is the male bunny still with Lilly? If so remove him immediately.

How old is Lilly?

There's a thread on here for unexpected litters I'll find it for you one sec

Heres the link, some great info on here

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?327923-Accidental-Litters-and-Taking-on-Babies
 
Hi I went to clean my daughter's rabbit out this morning and noticed about 5 babies in there..they arnt in a nest box or anything just in the straw where Lilly sleeps..
I've never had babies is there anything I should or shouldn't do???


Welcome to the Forum :wave:

Are you delighted or still in shock?

Grace has given you a good link.
Here's some more info:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/s...re-considering-breeding-then-please-read-this

http://www.rabbit.org/care/babies.html

http://www.curiousbunny.com/newborn_rabbits_detail.pdf

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-advice/accidental-rabbit-litters/

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html
 
Hi Lilly is a year old nxt month..unfortunately her pal passed away last week for un known reasons we think he had a heart attack.
So this was so nice to see..
She is fine and all babies are moving around..
 
Hi Lilly is a year old nxt month..unfortunately her pal passed away last week for un known reasons we think he had a heart attack.
So this was so nice to see..
She is fine and all babies are moving around..
Oh I'm sorry for your loss :(

Was your male bunny vaccinated? Is Lilly vaccinated? (both vaccinations, the combined one and RHD2?)

Babies sound like they're doing well which is good :) I don't know a lot about baby buns, but from what I understand muma bun normally does most the work so you shouldn't have to worry too much :) just keep an eye on them, I think the link I posted tells you what to look for etc and also what to expect based on their age :) so that should make monitoring them easier
 
Hi yes both bunnies have had all there jabs and are up to date with everything also had regular health checks so just not to sure..
Thankyou for your help can't wait to watch them grow xx
 
Hi yes both bunnies have had all there jabs and are up to date with everything also had regular health checks so just not to sure..
Thankyou for your help can't wait to watch them grow xx

No problem :) you should upload some pictures, I bet they're adorable :D x
 
Mum will be pregnant again if the male has been in with her. Hasn’t she got pregnant before? How long were they together? Hope you manage to find good homes for them all.
 
Make sure you give them plenty of hay as opposed to straw and keep them very clean. Hope they all do well.
 
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