rabbit labour

[farrah]

Is your rabbit eating, drinking and pooing OK? Is she behaving normally, apart from the fur-pulling?

Unfortunately, as this was unplanned, you do not know when she should be giving birth. You, therefore, do not know if she is overdue, which could become serious. I would be concerned if she is panting and shaking. It could be a reaction to pain

I would advise that you telephone your vet and ask for advice. Do not take her to the vets in case she is about to give birth. I think if I were in your position I would want a vet to visit the house to examine her.

she is eating drinking and pooing fine, will call now x

 

[farrah]

is it normal for her skin on her leg neck sides to be showing?

 

[Graciee]

is it normal for her skin on her leg neck sides to be showing?

Have you called your vet? It's extremely difficult for us over the forum to give you good advice when we aren't sure what's going on

I'm very concerned Layla may be in pain :'( x

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[MightyMax]

Have you called your vet? It's extremely difficult for us over the forum to give you good advice when we aren't sure what's going on

I'm very concerned Layla may be in pain :'( x

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I have to say I agree with Grace here .. A vet should examine her x

 

[farrah]

Layla is giving birth there is two so far very squeaky

 

[farrah]

shes finifhed i think with 3!

 

[farrah]

theres no dead all alive

 

[farrah]

so theres 8

 

[farrah]

so the only way for mum and dad to be apart is iff there both in cages but these cages are onlt 1metre 30 long and 55 cm wide is this ok?

 

[piningforarabbit]

don't disturb the mum or babies

keep the dad in the cage overnight, you can get him something bigger tomorrow, or alternatively keep him in a separate room/bathroom/toilet

just make sure he has food and water

 

[Santa]

don't disturb the mum or babies

keep the dad in the cage overnight, you can get him something bigger tomorrow, or alternatively keep him in a separate room/bathroom/toilet

just make sure he has food and water

Agree with this - they absolutely MUST be kept apart at all costs (please don't let them 'play' together either, as it only takes a second or two for him to get her pregnant again and you wouldn't have time to stop them). If she's had 8 now, just imagine if she had another 8 in a month's time as well - then you really would be in a pickle for space if that's all you have available.

Mum will only feed the babies once or twice each day and will ignore the babies the rest of the time - so don't fret if she seems to be ignoring them, that is normal. Somewhere on here there is a sticky post with advice for unexpected litters which will probably help you too.

 

[farrah]

Agree with this - they absolutely MUST be kept apart at all costs (please don't let them 'play' together either, as it only takes a second or two for him to get her pregnant again and you wouldn't have time to stop them). If she's had 8 now, just imagine if she had another 8 in a month's time as well - then you really would be in a pickle for space if that's all you have available.

Mum will only feed the babies once or twice each day and will ignore the babies the rest of the time - so don't fret if she seems to be ignoring them, that is normal. Somewhere on here there is a sticky post with advice for unexpected litters which will probably help you too.

ok i have not seen here feed them would she do this at night also should the babies be wriggling around loads cus they are

 

[Leannean27]

You probably won't see her feed them, mum will do her job - as long as they look healthy/ plump it's fine. Of course they'll be wriggling around just leave them to it, and read all the information and links you've been given and keep re reading and you'll be a pro bunny stepmum in no time

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[Santa]

Here's the link to the thread I was referring to yesterday. It should answer most of your questions :wave:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?327923-Accidental-Litters-and-Taking-on-Babies

 

[MightyMax]

You probably won't see her feed them, mum will do her job - as long as they look healthy/ plump it's fine. Of course they'll be wriggling around just leave them to it, and read all the information and links you've been given and keep re reading and you'll be a pro bunny stepmum in no time

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Hi there - yes you probably won't see Mum feed them as it happens only once or twice a day.

I'm glad you found the links I provided in my earlier post helpful - yes you'll be an expert in no time

 

[farrah]

all 6 are being fed but 1 isn’t what can i dk to hell

 

[Graciee]

all 6 are being fed but 1 isn’t what can i dk to hell

I thought there was 8 babies?

What does the 1 that isn't being fed look like?

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[Scrappy's Little Helper]

all 6 are being fed but 1 isn’t what can i dk to hell

Please have another look at the links MightyMax posted earlier in this thread. Especially the link to Sky O's thread on accidental litters and the section titled "Raising kittens". It tells you how to deal with situations where a kit doesn't appear to be feeding.


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[farrah]

it’s smaller than the others doesn’t move as much and sucks anything, shall i try n put them on mum also were obv selling them but mums friends want them but i don’t want them to be sold to people just because we know them i want them to be sold to people plbecayse they can provide them with space and toys entertainment love and food this is causing argument ms how could i pursuade get in right i know i could be asking for a lot but i just want the best for them x

 

[MightyMax]

Please have another look at the links MightyMax posted earlier in this thread. Especially the link to Sky O's thread on accidental litters and the section titled "Raising kittens". It tells you how to deal with situations where a kit doesn't appear to be feeding.


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:thumb:

Here again in case you need it and I have added more:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?327923-Accidental-Litters-and-Taking-on-Babies

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.rabbitrehome.org.uk/care/breedingrabbits.asp


Hand rearing:

http://cottontails-rescue.org.uk/health/hand-rearing/

http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk