GigiRabbits
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Hello!
So a 1-eyed rabbit gave birth on our cold, concrete driveway, and then ran away. She didn't come back. We took the babies inside before a crow could eat them, and to help keep them warm. (a crow already ate the placenta) They are now in a plastic 'brooder box' (a plastic tub that is the same kind as one I have used to raise newborn lovebirds in), in a dark room; there is a hot water bottle (in a sweater) in the box, and then on top of that is a puppy-pee pad, and then some CareFresh on top. I took the babies (while wearing gloves, of course), and put them right in the, and they burrowed into the carefresh. There is also a towel on top of the box, with just a corner left open for oxygen. We made up a formula (RABBIT HEALTH: Care and Feeding of Orphaned Domestic Rabbits), and are going to feed them soon. They were born exactly 4 hours ago.
So am I doing anything wrong?
How can I improve their setup?
I just need any advice I can get!
(all of the animal shelters are closed in my area due to Covid, but I have experience with guinea pigs, and I have raised 1-day-old birds before, so I know I can do this, but I just need advice!)
Thank you!
So a 1-eyed rabbit gave birth on our cold, concrete driveway, and then ran away. She didn't come back. We took the babies inside before a crow could eat them, and to help keep them warm. (a crow already ate the placenta) They are now in a plastic 'brooder box' (a plastic tub that is the same kind as one I have used to raise newborn lovebirds in), in a dark room; there is a hot water bottle (in a sweater) in the box, and then on top of that is a puppy-pee pad, and then some CareFresh on top. I took the babies (while wearing gloves, of course), and put them right in the, and they burrowed into the carefresh. There is also a towel on top of the box, with just a corner left open for oxygen. We made up a formula (RABBIT HEALTH: Care and Feeding of Orphaned Domestic Rabbits), and are going to feed them soon. They were born exactly 4 hours ago.
So am I doing anything wrong?
How can I improve their setup?
I just need any advice I can get!
(all of the animal shelters are closed in my area due to Covid, but I have experience with guinea pigs, and I have raised 1-day-old birds before, so I know I can do this, but I just need advice!)
Thank you!