Can a 2 week old bunny be adopted by a mom that just kindled?

[Happy Camper]

Can newborn bunnies and one 2 week old bunny be together?

 

[Bunnylady]

If it absolutely necessary, yes. It does present a risk to the new litter; a 2 week old kit is (obviously) a lot bigger and stronger than newborns. The older kit will out-compete the new kits, but how much of a problem that is will depend on several things. How much bigger is this kit? How big is the new litter? Has this doe ever had kits before? The doe only produces a limited amount of milk, does that have had litters before often produce more than a new mother. You will have to watch the new kits carefully to make sure that all get fed enough, and I would wean the older kit as early as possible (before 4 weeks of age).

 

[Happy Camper]

If it absolutely necessary, yes. It does present a risk to the new litter; a 2 week old kit is (obviously) a lot bigger and stronger than newborns. The older kit will out-compete the new kits, but how much of a problem that is will depend on several things. How much bigger is this kit? How big is the new litter? Has this doe ever had kits before? The doe only produces a limited amount of milk, does that have had litters before often produce more than a new mother. You will have to watch the new kits carefully to make sure that all get fed enough, and I would wean the older kit as early as possible (before 4 weeks of age).

Thanks Bunny lady!

This bunny survived his unexperienced/crazy mom and although he's still with her, I worry about his well being. I don't want him to die as the rest of his siblings... This good mommy has kindled before and this time around was bred only once, so I am not expecting her to have more than 4-5 kits. She's a good mommy and has fostered kits before (but not with such an age difference). She will be kindling tonight...

I was thinking maybe I could give the new litter 5-7 days (until kits opened their eyes maybe) and then remove this lonely bunny and move him w this better mom... would this be a better idea?