Unexpected baby bunnies!! Please help!

[LizzzyJo]

To all of the bunny people on this chat - wow, guys, we are doing an awesome job with giving the same info while typing at the same time and not giving contradictory info - go team!

 

[LizzzyJo]

Something like this can help. Just be sure of the bowl size and that the cord is wrapped in metal.

https://www.amazon.com/GRN-Heated-B...73026483&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sr=8-15

 

[ColtHandorf]

how do I know if the mama is taking care of them? She is kinda Ignoring them right now and playing in the run

--Mother rabbits usually nurse their bunnies one or two times per day, and ignore them the rest of the time. You will almost never see her nursing them, because she does it when no-one is arround. As long as the bunnies are warm and have round bellies, they are doing fine.

I was literally coming to say this.

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

Give her whatever her normal food is, but I would also start her onto alfalfa hay in addition to the timothy hay or orchard grass she is getting. She will begin to drink a crazy amount of water, so if you have space give an extra heated bowl for her. Bottles allow for underhydration, but maintain it in addition to the heated bowl if that is what she is accustomed to. Give her greens (not iceberg lettuce) just be sure the babies don't get them.

Remember to not feed the babies ANY fresh greens or fruits. It will cause diarrhea. Wait months before giving them these treats.

Thank you so much!

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

To all of the bunny people on this chat - wow, guys, we are doing an awesome job with giving the same info while typing at the same time and not giving contradictory info - go team!

You guys really are!! I want to thank you all so much. I was freaking out at first but you guys know exactly what to do and k really appreciate!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Following.
Thank you everyone!

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask, how do I know the babies are getting fed enough? I read somewhere to weigh them every day, but is this a good idea? I feel like I would hurt them, they seem so fragile! Thanks for the help!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Hi everyone! I wanted to ask, how do I know the babies are getting fed enough? I read somewhere to weigh them every day, but is this a good idea? I feel like I would hurt them, they seem so fragile! Thanks for the help!

I heard that as long as their bellies are fat and round you know mommy is feeding them.

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

@SmiYa0126 @Barred Rock Mama @NatJ @LizzzyJo

 

[SummerTheAnimalGirl]

I heard that as long as their bellies are fat and round you know mommy is feeding them.

Thank you so much Jessa! In that case, it seems like Kadie is doing a great job