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this link is not a good one.
this link is not a good one.
Does anyone know anything about bunnies?
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If you insist on trying I wish you luck, I just don't want to set you up for disappointment. You will have to have a surrogate of some sort to give them pellets from in a couple weeks. If their eyes are still closed at least you have time to try, but it is a limited time so be quick or you will lose them all. Around 3 weeks is when they need moms pellets to get proper gut flora going.
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.html This is the best one I have found.
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By pellets you mean droppings? I we have local bunnie farms. Could I get some from them? P.S. yes, eyes are still closed.
Just to clear the air here. I would NEVER do this if I did'nt feel they were in immediate danger. I cannot supervise my cats becuse they live outside. On top of having farm cats, we are in a tornado warning and the weather is floodong my yard. They will be MUCH worse outside.
Just to clear the air here. I would NEVER do this if I did'nt feel they were in immediate danger. I cannot supervise my cats becuse they live outside. On top of having farm cats, we are in a tornado warning and the weather is floodong my yard. They will be MUCH worse outside.
Oh, I see that can't put them back because it isn't safe for them in your yard.
Okay, then... Here's what I found that worked the best. You should use a small long-tipped syringe with a tiny bottle nipple stuck over the end. (I bought a small animal nurser kit that contained multiple nipple shapes, and used the one that was long and thin.) Cut a small hole or cross-slits on the end so the milk can get out when you push gently to squeeze the milk into each bunnie's mouth. You must feed them goats' milk (which comes in cans at most pet stores) even though some people will tell you that kitten replacer is fine for rabbits. They are correct with regard to domestic rabbits, but they have different dietary needs than wild rabbits.
The milk will have to be fed to the babies warm, but not hot. I was able to easily nurse them by holding them securely in one hand that was held against my belly, while sqeezing the syringe with the other. Place the nipple close to the rabbit's mouth and maintain gentle pressure as long as you see it's mouth "chewing" and notice some milk bubbling around it's lips. If it stops drinking and lets the milk pour over its nose, it's probably full. Sometimes, it will take a bit to get the kits used to the taste of the goats' milk so you'll have to work on getting them to cooperate and accept the feedings at first. After a bit, it will get easier for all of you, though. After each feeding, you should notice a rounded belly so you will get to know when they've eaten enough. Feed them two to three times a day for the first two weeks or so. After that, you will be able to slowly start offering them some clover and grass from the yard.
Okay, then... Here's what I found that worked the best. You should use a small long-tipped syringe with a tiny bottle nipple stuck over the end. (I bought a small animal nurser kit that contained multiple nipple shapes, and used the one that was long and thin.) Cut a small hole or cross-slits on the end so the milk can get out when you push gently to squeeze the milk into each bunnie's mouth. You must feed them goats' milk (which comes in cans at most pet stores) even though some people will tell you that kitten replacer is fine for rabbits. They are correct with regard to domestic rabbits, but they have different dietary needs than wild rabbits.
The milk will have to be fed to the babies warm, but not hot. I was able to easily nurse them by holding them securely in one hand that was held against my belly, while sqeezing the syringe with the other. Place the nipple close to the rabbit's mouth and maintain gentle pressure as long as you see it's mouth "chewing" and notice some milk bubbling around it's lips. If it stops drinking and lets the milk pour over its nose, it's probably full. Sometimes, it will take a bit to get the kits used to the taste of the goats' milk so you'll have to work on getting them to cooperate and accept the feedings at first. After a bit, it will get easier for all of you, though. After each feeding, you should notice a rounded belly so you will get to know when they've eaten enough. Feed them two to three times a day for the first two weeks or so. After that, you will be able to slowly start offering them some clover and grass from the yard.
Ok the poo yes poo that they need to eat
is from the mother bummy and it is a different color than regular pellets. It is darker. It has vitamins and non digested food particles and the proper bacteria to get the babies digestive systems going. If you guys have a rabbit farm, ask if you can get droppings from the mother rabbits who have kits around the same age. Have fun with that...
This really is about the only way they have a GOOD chance of survival. Read that page link I gave you and follow it PRECISELY. I hope you can guesstimate their age and get them on the right track!
I agree on the goats milk being better too. You can get it at Walmart now. I used kitten replacer....wish I would have known then what i do now.
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The link you gave me, i followed and they look like that bunny pic on the left in the persons hand. i can fit two in my hand at a time. so they're pretty small. i will go to the farm supply store tonight. i printed all the pages from the link. Eveyone's information has been very successful. subscribe to this topic and ill keep everyone updated. Thank you ALL so very much.
Chrisitne
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If they look like that little guy they are likely less than a week old and that is GOOD NEWS...lol! Good luck and keep us posted!!
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