It's Hard to get them to stay still for photos, but here are the babies and momma this morning. By the look of these chunky bunnies, momma is DEFINITELY feeding them.
Everyone's eyes have opened in the last 2 days. Maybe the cold is causing the delay??? When I checked on them last night, they were taking turns investigating the cage and momma. They would hop out of the nesting box, go on a tour of all the corners, smell the hay, water bottle, food, momma...
Day 14 day update. Still no eyes open, getting a little worried. Lost another on day 10. I was just checking the nest box and found one had passed....still in nest box.🤷♂️ The others are getting HUGE!
My name is Laurence, I just wanted to introduce myself to everyone out there. I have always loved animals, but have never had the space required. About a year ago, I was lucky enough to be able to purchase a small home for my family(wife and 2 young adult sons) with ~5 acres of land. Not a...
One week old. One of the kits managed to get out of the nesting box on one of the coldest nights so far this winter. Unfortunately, I did not make it to him in time and he did not make it. I understand life and death is part of raising animals, but it is never easy to lose a young one.
Standard Rex Buck and Doe, Same coloration on both....Castor. Doe kindles at 11:30 am on day 30. No issues there. 6 kits, all healthy. Mom and Dad were purchased at auction, so genetics is unknown. But, on day 3, the kits' fur is starting to come in. I have to be careful taking pictures...