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jordankittyjo May 30, 2012 8:31 AM
Post #9144739
my doe had 6 babies during the night and wants nothing to do with them. has anyone ever hand raised a newborn rabbit? any help would be appreciated
catmad May 30, 2012 9:18 AM
Post #9144808
First, be SURE that she isn't feeding them. Rabbits send most of the day away from their young.http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html
jordankittyjo May 30, 2012 11:39 AM
Post #9144983
thanks catmad
catmad May 30, 2012 2:01 PM
Post #9145148
Are they okay??
jordankittyjo May 30, 2012 2:46 PM
Post #9145192
they seem tobe. i made a nest out of straw and put them in it. mama just lays there looking at them, but the are definatly breathing and moving
catmad May 31, 2012 6:37 AM
Post #9145920
Crossing fingers toes, paws and whiskers :)
jordankittyjo May 31, 2012 7:22 AM
Post #9145984
today she has made them a nest of hair and hay. they are warm, and thier bellies feel full, so hopefully she has fed them.
catmad May 31, 2012 1:04 PM
Post #9146429
Good news.
jordankittyjo May 31, 2012 2:47 PM
Post #9146582
checked them, they still seem content
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