RABBIT ADVICE NEEDED 911 !!

[OPIE]

GREAT!! Thanks for that advice I will run out now and put some in there.

 

[OPIE]

Ok, I just out the hay in there, they feel cold, is that normal?

 

[RabbitMage]

No, they should feel nice and toasty. I would bring them inside and give them some kind of extra heat tonight-a water bottle with warm water in it or a sock filled with uncooked rice and microwaved for a couple of minutes will work. You may need to warm them up by hand first. Hold them between your hands (or, ladies) in your bra. It works!

I hope they're okay!

 

[OPIE]

Well, I went out this morning to check them, momma pulled alot more hair out and made a nice nesty for them, but unfortunatly it doesnt look like they made it. I brought them in this morning and I have 9 little popsickles and they arent moving. I will give it awhile, but I think I lost them.

Gosh I feel like crap! I will be better prepared next time. How long before I should try to breed the doe again? Thanks for all your advice.

 

[RabbitMage]

Assuming mom recovered from giving birth okay, you can breed her right now, if you wanted to. And I'll throw in my usual caveat about making sure you're breeding with a purpose and rabbits in shelters and so on, too.

 

[OPIE]

Oh yes, my rabbits are in individual hutches along my chicken pen out of the weather. These are meat rabbits I bought for breeding and was having trouble getting her to take, well she took. Anyway, VERY BIG lesson learned hear. I wont try to rebread her for about a week, but I wanted to make sure that wouldnt to early. Thanks again for your help.

 

[coffeemama]

That happens sometimes-sorry about it. Was there a reason the nestbox was not prepared with shavings and hay ahead of time?

 

[PineBurrowPeeps]

Why didn't you just bring them inside in the first place? I have to ask...

 

[Sunshine Chick 1]

I have breed rabbits for years. I have always used pine shavings in my nesting boxes. They need to stay with the momma so she can take care of them. If there is a deformed or sick baby then she will take care of it. Sorry to say this, but she would eat part of it. I had a female that she did that with her first litter. I know it sounds bad, but that is what she did. We have always raised rabbits for pets. Make sure you keep her away from your other rabbits. Good luck

 

[OPIE]

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I had attempted tp breed her with my buck, but I didnt think she took. When I bred her before she didnt. So it totaly caught me off guard and unprepared. Lesson learned here. This was my first litter. I have not exposed her to the buck again yet as I was wanting to give her some time to recouperate and this time we all will be ready. I didnt bring them inside as I didnt get the info that I could bring them away from there mom until it was to late. Another lesson learned.
Once again thanks for all the advice. Better luck next time.