help!!!!! baby bunnies

[Rosy]

thank you guys!

 

[JBun]

I actually took my kits out all of the time since the day they were born. It didn't bother my momma bun at all. I would just take the whole nestbox out. I was careful though, about handling them because they're so squirmy at that age, and I always washed my hands thoroughly first, before handling.

It was so much fun to bring them in and watch them play. I would set up a play area on the floor and they would popcorn and zip around having all sorts of fun. Of course its not really until about 3-4 weeks old where they start to do this.

 

[Rosy]

@JBun, so its ok to take them out if taking the necessary precautions?

 

[Pumpkin]

I would think so. Once they start hopping around and getting curious, I think you should start socializing with them and getting them used to humans if the mom permits. Just be careful with handling them and make sure they can't hurt themselves. I'm subscribed to a YouTube channel called Hook's Hollands and it seems like the owner plays with her baby bunnies a lot.

 

[Rosy]

the babies have climbed out of their nest. should i put them back in? remove the nest?

 

[JBun]

When my babies started climbing out, I cleaned the nest box out, then turned it on its side and put some hay down to create a little cubby hole for them to snuggle in. I also made sure the mom had something she could hop up onto to get away from babies wanting to constantly nurse from her, as she became totally frantic when all these baby bunnies started wandering around her pen.

I can't say what you should do, just what I did. I didn't have any problems taking them out and playing with them, and the babies are now grown up 7 year old bunnies. The important thing is just making sure the environment they'll be in is safe for them.

 

[Rosy]

it isnt a real nest box. its a large litter pan repurposed for this... i dont think itll work for it. any other options? she does have a hidey hole connected to the side of the cage which doubles as a ledge so she can get away from her little ones if need be.

 

[Rosy]

hey guys! i took them out for a little bit.

 

[Rosy]

some more pics

 

[Rosy]

and some more!

 

[Rosy]

@Theo i wanted to post a video but it was too large

 

[eacartmell1000]

My seven babies are growing fast! I can't believe they've done so good. I bought a nesting box from tractor supply for $14 if anyone is needing one. Seems to serve the purpose. Here's the babies now. About 23 days old.

 

[Mariam+Theo]

All the babies are so cute! And thanks for trying @Rosy!

 

[Rosy]

the babies are doing well. They are nibbling at mom's hay pellets and greens (and the occasional bit of carrot or apple). Should i allow them to do this?

 

[Rosy]

these guys are so active! they move so fast! it is really hard to take decent pictures of them!

 

[Julie&Bunnies]

the babies are doing well. They are nibbling at mom's hay pellets and greens (and the occasional bit of carrot or apple). Should i allow them to do this?

Yes, the sooner the better for hay and pellets. It's far better to let them nibble and acclimate slowly while they are still primarily sustained by the mother's milk. Small bits of carrot and apple are okay, just not much at a time. Sugary produce is dangerous if they eat too much.

Congratulations, they are adorable!

 

[Rosy]

ok. Thank you for the info @Julie&Bunnies! i appreciate it!
Thanks!

 

[eacartmell1000]

@eacartmell1000, That's so cute! How old are they? And are they lionheads?

They're about a month old now. Yes, the doe is a lionhead and the sire is also a lionhead but his ears are lopped. Tried to load some photos but files were too big.

 

[eacartmell1000]

Doe(gray) Sire

 

[Mariam+Theo]

Please send more pictures @Rosy!