Hey!

Well I got woken up this morning by my Mother asking me if I had gave the rabbit something fluffy last night as her cage (she's an indoor one) was full of soft white fur. I was like "No... why?", then immediately she said "Oh god... look! Babies!". Obviously a shock that there was a couple of babies underneath her and then another two came out while we were watching...

Some things though...

1) I didn't know she was pregnant...

2) What do I do (i.e; in relation to food, warmth, etc..)

3) What happens if one dies? Do I remove it as I don't really wanna put my hand in and disrupt her "territory of fur".

4) Ain't it weird seeing baby rabbits ... new born ... my cat is very interested aswell... she's kinda turning maternal. He he.

(P.S. Hello all)

Hello and welcome to motherhood. Worrying is part of it im afraid.
Try not to touch them for a few days if you can help it but if you need to remove a dead baby you will have to do that.
Keep the cat away if possible as this can upset the mother.

I love babies they are so sweet.

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Sorry absolutley zip experience with rabbits and their babies but wanted to wish you lots of luck, i think you will need it...
Cant wait to see piccys when they are bigger, please keep us updated and welcome to the forum...you have come to the right place for all the help, support and guidance you will need... xxx

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Thanks for the prompt reply tinamary.

I won't be touching the little ones till probably Monday morning or something... as for the cat, I have started keeping her away but every now and then she goes and pokes her nose in the cage. The rabbit doesn't seem distressed in anyway, but on the safe side I'll keep them apart.

I would try and get a picture (with flash off) but they're covered at the moment. She ("Snowflake" [the rabbit]) is supposed to be lieing on top of them keep them warm, yeah? She's also put some in bedding too.

First of all - have you removed Dad?? Female buns can become pregnant straight away!

Are you keeping all the babies?

And...dont forget to post some pics when you have some

Good luck

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The dad (her brother, he he) is still with my mate as it was her that I got Snowflake off. It's weird that non of us two even knew she was pregnant.

Well depending on what sex they are, will depend on if we get rid of any. I prefer female pets so any females and I'll be keeping them, then my mate who I got Snowflake off is wanting a male - if there is any. How long is it till I find out?

Also I took a picture 2 hours ago of it. It's in this thread.

Hi,

Oh best of luck with them. I bred rabbits for 10 years lol.
Main bits of advice, try and leave her to look after the babies herself, a mother rabbit will get spooked and could either abandon or kill her youngsters.
Definitely take dad out because she will not like his interference either. Usually they start opening their eyes at around 10 days and out of the nest by about 3 weeks.

Feed her her usual foods but I always gave a bit of extra carrot and plenty of hay. I hope it goes really smoothy for you.

Izzie

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I would suggest before touching the little ones give mom a good fuss first so her scent is on your hands... if you make the kits smell of anything but her she may well attack them. With my bun - a complete surprise also - she just took care of them herself, we didn't intervene at all, so fingers crossed she susses what to do

Good point Penny!

Izzie

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fingers crossed they will be ok, keep us posted,xxx

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