Hmmm, I've never pulled fur from any of my moma's. I've had some not pull hair until about 2 days after they've had their kits but I always have hay in their nest boxes. Also, I don't know about putting paper in for extra insulation. My rabbits would eat it up. You seem to be getting some good...
*Seems like your doing everything right. You'll be a pro in no time! ;)
*As for my runt, it took a lil while to realize it. He ran around in circles like he was searching for something. In time I noticed a pale white glare over his eyes. More on one eye than the other. He still goes around in a...
Well, I guess might point was, just take the nest box out of the top section, close off the bottom and just let them all hang out with mom and the other kits, in the top. However, your way could work, too. I'm raising a runt, myself. He's about 2 months old and about 1 1/2 -2 lbs, right now and...
That's good to hear! I always love the runts. By the way, smart thinking on keeping it warm in your bra. I can't do that, so I had to wrap mine up in towels and set them by the heater, but I was with them the whole time. Once warmed up, I put them back with the others. ;)
Sorry, I was outside giving the rabbits a shower and changing out they're water. It's already 94 degree's and will be over 100 around 5 pm, so everyday I spray the rabbits with water and change out the hot water for cold. I do this about 3 times a day. I've only lost one to heat, about 2 years...
Yes, there is! Thanks for the photos. I would do just like you said, close off the top from the bottom and let them stay up there, till you get back. They should be just fine.
I know I'm late answering but I agree with Animalmom and Ridgetop, unless you were popping fireworks or making real loud noises next to the pen they're in, they will be fine. ;)
Honestly, it's really not necessary to weigh them all the time. I've never weighed mine in the past 3 1/2 years of raising rabbits. Don't see the need in it, unless I was raising them for show. Their weights will vary from day to day. Every now and again one may miss a feeding. One of my moma's...
That's good that your keeping them separated, now. Yeah, you never leave another adult rabbit with one that's having kits or even after they're born. Doesn't matter if they were raised together, having kits changes everything.
You had the mom's sister in the pen when she had her kits? I'm surprised she didn't kill them, not that it happens all the time, but it does happen. Other than that, you seem to be doing everything right! Good for you! :)
The one born outside of box should be okay, once you warm it up. And you don't bottle feed them, you use a syringe to feed them with, using the Kitten milk (powdered or liquid). Walmart usually has it. Keep us updated on theyre progress. :)