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You can't second guess what your vet might do. You need to get them to talk you through everything they intend to use. All GAs have a risk, but doing nothing will leave a miserable, deteriorating rabbit who will eventually (days / weeks / maybe months later) be in pain from soft tissue damage...

Even if dad was neutered, he could still be fertile - and so there could well be a third litter conceived as soon as the second litter is born. You really need to separate him, at least temporarily. He can be rebonded with mum after all the babies are weaned and rehomed. The babies also need...

A drooling rabbit is definitely in need of vet attention, and a dental when you know that's the issue. 2 months with a deteriorating dental issue is a long time as the teeth continue to grow. There's no point in putting it off as it will just get worse, and the condition of the rabbit going into...

How is mum doing? Did the vet say if she is pregnant? She will need to be separated from this litter if she is pregnant and due soon. That will put additional stress on the babies as well, as they are at a critical point where their digestive systems are changing over to cope with an adult diet.

That's actually pretty good advice generally. It takes the diet right back to basics. Grass is as good as hay, and has more moisture in it - so poo would become darker rather than golden from hay alone. Water is best provided in a bowl rather than a bottle as they can drink more with less...

He may have some arthritis which is stopping him eating his cecos. Has this been considered? Maybe ask about a short course of eg metacam to see if it resolves any of the current issues. They are not an essential part of the diet, but I find it useful to feed a small amount of daily nuggets as...

As the mass has ulcerated, I would be looking at sugical removal if it was my rabbit. Some things just don't sort themselves out, but I would sort out why his poo isn't right first. Rabbits need to be in the best shape they can be before a GA (general anaesthetic), especially as there's a chance...

You did exactly the right thing. That's just life with rabbits. 💗

I use snugglesafe heat pads. Heat in a microwave and stick under a pile of hay or other bedding. Provides low level heat for many hours - I reheat twice a day. I also have a plug in heat pad which would fit eg in a crate - although I'm reluctant to use anything like that for rabbits that may...

If there's a confirmed spur, it could be enough to cause issues and is something that can be sorted out. Meanwhile, are you syringe feeding at all? I would increase the quantity of whatever she will eat and add some syringe feeds to try to get her weight back up a bit. Thankfully, everything is...

I would definitely ask for a second opinion from a rabbit savvy vet ASAP. This vet doesn't seem to have much experience with rabbits, but could hopefully recommend someone else and send the records and radiographs over to them. Both the roots and visible parts of rabbit teeth grow continually...

Shame it has to be indoors....

Under the circumstances, I would see how he gets on. He's probably better off in his familiar environment and routine. The weather will be getting better from now, so he doesn't have the main bit of Winter to get through on his own. Make sure he has access to a heatpad on cold days, and keep a...

Separate them.....mum is probably pregnant again and under a lot of stress. They will continue to fight when they are not neutered and ruled by hormones. I also don't see how you can call it an 'accidental' litter from what you have said about wanting to breed them. I would suggest getting dad...

It may be worth getting a new bag of the same type of pellets to see if that makes a difference. Sometimes they go off - eg a bit of damp gets in, etc

Is he maintaining his weight? I would check him weekly to make sure he's not losing weight. Do you have access to grass? He may eat that instead of hay. There are other types of forage that you could try, with the aim of increasing the fibre in his diet for both gut health and to keep his teeth...

Carrot is a loteasier to eat than hay as it is mainly water. Hay is really tough fibres and takes a determined chewing action to grind it down. Any irregular growth of the molars that is affecting how the rabbit eats really needs sorting by burring it down, whether you call it a spur or...

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/pairing-up-rabbits-bonding/ This might be useful

It does sound like referred agression, and it needs to be managed if you intend to bond all 3. I would stop sharing garden space and keep him out of sight of the parents. It won't be forever, but will be better in the long term for a successful bond. Get him neutered ASAP. Then look at bonding...

The young boy needs to be neutered first. Hormonal adolescent bonding isn't going to work. He should be old enough to neuter now, although being single and outside means I would probably put it off until the weather is a bit warmer so that he makes a better recovery from the anaesthetic. They...