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weaning rabbits
- Thread starter hunnybun
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they are just so adorable 
Sue&Sooty
Wise Old Thumper
I didn't have to do anything to wean them, just left it up to mum, Holly to do
Have you got any pics of them?? I bet they are looking really sweet now.
bizzy_vicki
Mama Doe
taylor v 109
Mama Doe
taylor v 109
Mama Doe
When you home the babies make sure you send them off with a bag of whatever you are feeding - so that the new owners don't suddenly change their diet, and can wean them over to what they are going to feed.
It's bad enough for adult bunnies to have this done (combined with the stress of a move) but with babies it's even more important.
We always send adults with a bag of food too.
Looks like you and mummy bunny have done a great job!
Well done. x
runnybabbit
Alpha Buck
Out of a matter of interest, what age are you able to touch the babies, I don't mean get out and play but just say hello ?
Inimical Me
Wise Old Thumper
taylor v 109
Mama Doe
runnybabbit said:
Ive always checked my babys the day there born then leave them untill they come out of the nest. When they come out its best to start to pick them up only for half a min so they get used to you. By the time there 4-5 weeks they should be handled every dayfor a few mins, its what makes them friendly. val
taylor v 109
Mama Doe
hunnybun said:taylor v 109 said:
No...I just meant when do they start eating! I intend to keep them with Mum for 8 weeks.
Then Mum & Dad are going to their new home in orkney
They will start to nibble what mums eating about 3 weeks but there not normaly weaned proper till 6 weeks. val
