The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

[Avian Allie]

One, the mom should have pulled fur for them. Do they have hay or other bedding in the box? Don’t get your “stank” on them yet lol. If she is in labor leave her alone as much as possible.

 

[Avian Allie]

You can tell if they are well fed because they will have full bellies and a milk line. You will literally see a white line through their skin. Basically, as long as their skin isn’t super wrinkly then the mom is feeding them. Moms only feed twice to three times a day btw.

 

[Persassy]

Mom pulled fur yes they have some insolation. And also it totally it freaked my out when I first felt something move lol she does not seem to still be in labor but I don't know. What does a rabbit in labor look like?

 

[EverythingDucks]

Mom pulled fur yes they have some insolation. And also it totally it freaked my out when I first felt something move lol she does not seem to still be in labor but I don't know. What does a rabbit in labor look like?

Its hard to tell when they are in labor. And it can take a while. Keep an eye in her but let her have space

 

[Persassy]

Okay I also can't tell because I can't touch them and can't see them at all. So what do I do then. Sorry for all my questions but this is super helpfu!

 

[Avian Allie]

I had one rabbit who I could handle the babies literally when she was in labor with the rest. I had to help some breathe, that’s the only reason I did. Mostly, rabbits can do this on their own. How old is she, new mom or done this before?

 

[Persassy]

Ya I think she is done with labor. And when so bought her from the people they said she has had 2 litters with them and they don know otherwise. So she is a rescue then I adopted her so... She could have had ten litters! As for age they had no Idea. I think she is only 3 but I don't know

 

[Avian Allie]

It’s going to drive you nuts, but the best thing you can do is leave them alone right now. Make sure she has food and water, but be careful if her water is a bowl for when the babies start hopping. Mine loved shredded paper. I would tear the paper once or twice and leave the rest to her, she would not deliver babies on anything else. So, every rabbit is going to have their favored bedding, but as long as she had enough that she can drag into her box you’ll be fine. If it is a large litter the will keep themselves warm. When I had babies in the cold I would add something to make sure there was no draft in the nest box. But if the hutch is dry and enclosed (not wire) you should already be fine.

 

[Avian Allie]

Ya I think she is done with labor. And when so bought her from the people they said she has had 2 litters with them and they don know otherwise. So she is a rescue then I adopted her so... She could have had ten litters! As for age they had no Idea. I think she is only 3 but I don't know

That is perfect! She knows what she is doing.

 

[Persassy]

Okay that's is going to drive me nuts! But I will. Should I switch her water to a thingy? lol I can't remember the name! I do have a wire cage and I kinds stressed myself out so I put an warm pad in the front mama sure likes the pad. Are their any fruits and veggies that help during this time?