doe had babies...found one outside nest and it's freezing cold

[wendymac]

I didn't get a chance to see how many were in the nest, but I saw them moving. Then I saw one right inside the front of the cage, still moving, but freezing cold. I popped it into my bra, and brought it inside. I now have it wrapped in a soft cloth, but still under my clothes (and my winter coat, and I'm going to start sweating soon). How can I warm it up? And once it's warm, should I put it back into the nest? Or is this baby pretty much done for?

 

[gmas rabbit]

I would put it back. If the doe is familar with your scent there should be no problem.

 

[wendymac]

Thanks! It seems to be warming up pretty quickly, then I'll stick it in the nest. Plus I have to check for dead babies in the nest yet, but had to warm this one up first.

 

[HappyFarmBunnies]

Keep warming it up until he's up and about, then just pop him back in the nest and keep an eye on him!

 

[wendymac]

Well, he's squirming all over the place already. But he still feels cold.

 

[wendymac]

New baby is back in the nest. I didn't mess around with the nest yet, so I still have to take them all out and count them. I just didn't want to do too much messing around, since she just had them.

 

[LakeCondo]

Best wishes that they're all ok.

 

[wendymac]

Thanks! So far, so good. She had 10, and they're all alive as of an hour ago. One is a runt, so I'll make sure his/her belly is full in the morning. Adeline seems like she's going to be a good brood doe.

 

[LakeCondo]

:thumbup

 

[Nancy McClelland]

ray:

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

Congrats to you and your doe! The kits have finally arrived

 

[Bonnie Lee]

Hurrah! CONTRATS! can't wait for pics!

 

[wendymac]

Thanks guys! Still have 10 healthy babies this morning. I was going to start worrying, because they didn't have very big bellies. So, while pondering what I was going to do, I covered them all back up. In a few minutes, Adeline jumped on the nest to nurse. I must have awoken before she did. haha

Here's a picture of one of them. No clue on color, and not even going to try guessing. LOL

 

[LakeCondo]

cute