What to do with bunnies that won't eat?

[Dutchgirl]

Our bunnies are a week old now. Although we started out with seven, a black snake killed three of them. It is possible that it also injured the others, considering that it was a heavy snake curled up in the box.

Now two of the bunnies seem not to be eating at all. One bunny is larger than all the others with a plump tummy, another is smaller but is still plump, and the other two have shrunken tummies. I tried to get one of them to eat, but unlike most bunnies I've seen, it doesn't even attempt to nurse when I put it near the doe's nipples. Usually the bunny will immediately turn over and suckle, but this bunny just lay on its stomach underneath her.

Is there any way to get them to eat?

 

[SJUDD]

They might have injuries from the snake. Have you thouroughly checked them out since the attack?

 

[Dutchgirl]

What should I check for?

 

[SJUDD]

Just see if they have any injuries. Sorry it took me so long to respond, I was away from the computer for a few days. How are they doing?

 

[inthesticks]

I am very sorry to hear about that snake

Yes check every part feeling for bite wounds, feeling around gently if anything is broken etc.. have you seen them move their limbs? If you give a gentle squeeze with your fingers to a leg will they react?

You should try goats milk if you still have them & they are not wanting to eat really
Goats milk is one of the best substitutes to a does milk- use an eye dropper & try working with them slowly, they will need this a few times a day till they are taking in more @ once & are looking better, you will also want a warm damp wash cloth to act like momma's tongue on their lower belly area to stimulate them to pee and poop. I do hope they are still with you

Good luck- fingers crossed!

 

[Bunnylady]

It's been over a week, is there an update?