Male rabbit gave birth???!!!

[sha10ly88]

PepnFluff wrote:

Could you construct a small pen out of NIC panels if thats possible? They're very cheap and your can minipulate them to suit the space.

Covering the babies with fur won't suffocate them, it will insulate them and keep the alot warmer.

Good Luck

Oh great. That gives me a relief. I dont have to worry if they are hidden below the nesting. NIC panels?? How would it look like?

I was wondering. DOes it make any difference that I am living in a country that does not experience the 4 seasons? Lets get it straight. I am from Singapore. So my bunnies experience temperatures between 23 to 30 plus degree celcius.

 

[BSAR]

You really need to listen to what everyone is saying and just put the box in her cage! Babies are supposed to hide under the nesting, hence to keep them warm. It won't suffocate them at all.

A box in her cage won't make it more hectic! It will make it less hectic at most! Just put it where the babies are now. If the momma chews on cardboard then you'll just have to replace the box and couple of days when she chews it a lot or just find a wooden box or something if you can.

Amanda

 

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Tinkerbell Rabbitry wrote:

You are getting off to a great start! You should defiantly change the food. I feed MannaPro (there is a special formula for nursing rabbits)

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_34859_-1______14602|14615|34859?listingPage=true&Special=fals

which is a very good food it's available at most feed stores, I feed my show rabbits the show formula when and this when they are pregnant or nursing. You should free feed her until she weans the babies (the babies are normally 6-8 weeks old by the time they are weaned). You should never keep two male rabbits together(unless they are a well bonded pair)they will fight. All of my rabbits have a separate cage(I do believe that you can successfully bond rabbits but it has never worked for me). It is best to keep the rabbits together until they are 8 weeks old. You should separate the males from the females before they reach 4 months or you will have more babies. Here is a link to a website that has lots of good information breeding and pet rabbits
http://www.threelittleladiesrabbitry.com/
I also have some good info on my site too. http://www.freewebs.com/tinkerbellrabbitry/

Good Luck!!! :biggrin2:

-Hannah

Wow ... that is a lot of information and tips u gave. I am so thankful!

 

[sha10ly88]

BSAR wrote:

You really need to listen to what everyone is saying and just put the box in her cage! Babies are supposed to hide under the nesting, hence to keep them warm. It won't suffocate them at all.

A box in her cage won't make it more hectic! It will make it less hectic at most! Just put it where the babies are now. If the momma chews on cardboard then you'll just have to replace the box and couple of days when she chews it a lot or just find a wooden box or something if you can.

Amanda

Hahaha ... relax. I am listening. I have already put the box in the cage. I am just asking a lot to clear my doubts and understand thier behaviours better.As I haf said .... I totally did not expect to take care of more than a bunny. So what do you u expect me to be? Relax? NO way! I am so worried. I am just making sure allmy 4 little bunnieswill stayalive and healthy.

 

[sha10ly88]

sha10ly88 wrote:

PepnFluff wrote:

Could you construct a small pen out of NIC panels if thats possible? They're very cheap and your can minipulate them to suit the space.

Covering the babies with fur won't suffocate them, it will insulate them and keep the alot warmer.

Good Luck

Oh great. That gives me a relief. I dont have to worry if they are hidden below the nesting. NIC panels?? How would it look like?

I was wondering. DOes it make any difference that I am living in a country that does not experience the 4 seasons? Lets get it straight. I am from Singapore. So my bunnies experience temperatures between 23 to 30 plus degree celcius.

Oh ... i know wat u mean already. Thnx

 

[BSAR]

How are the kits doing?

 

[sha10ly88]

BSAR wrote:

How are the kits doing?

Oh ... great. They are all doing great. The furs are more visible. Theres two thats just like Baby.Their fur are grey. Whereas the other two are a mixture of white and grey I think. Or perhaps its black. And the black part are like eyelinersaround the eyes. And, they are like their father, Kiki. I cant distinguish which are males or females by the way. N also ... I havent think of their names yet. Hmmm ....

 

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Tinkerbell Rabbitry wrote:

You should handle the babies as much as possible.


-Hannah

Why as much as possible? I'm just curious ...

 

[aurora369]

You have to wait until they are about 4-6 weeks old until you can tell the sex of the babies. Even then, it is very easy to make a mistake when they are that little.

Some breeders swear that when the babies are really little, you can tell their sexes by how they pee. If it squirts out in a stream, it's a boy. If it dribbles out, it's a girl.

You want to handle them as much as possible to get them socialized. I normally will take the babies out of the nest and sit on the couch with them in a fleecy blanket. Then I will hold each one individually, and pet them all. I always make sure they stay nice and warm. That way, when they grow up, they are used to being held and will be very friendly.

Can we have some more pictures??? We are addicted to baby pictures on this forum...

--Dawn

 

[NorthernAutumn]

EDIT: Dawn to the rescue! (She's lightning fast!):biggrin2: No point in all that writing now...

In terms of cold, I don't think that the climate in Singapore comes into play. Babies born in our warm(25-40 deg Celsius) summers must stay warm in their nest too. It is more a question of the surface to mass ratio of the animal's body.

Babies have a lot more surface area (skin) than mass (they weigh very little, and are very small). Whereas, adult rabbits have a more equal surface (skin) to mass (weight= bigger animal, more tissue) ratio.

When you have lots of surface area (like baby bunnies), you lose heat a lot faster than a larger animal (who has less surface area).

Also, the babies are naked . The mom's fur substitutes for their fur while they grow.

You're doing well. Keep it up, and keep asking your questions

 

[sha10ly88]

aurora369 wrote:

You have to wait until they are about 4-6 weeks old until you can tell the sex of the babies. Even then, it is very easy to make a mistake when they are that little.

Some breeders swear that when the babies are really little, you can tell their sexes by how they pee. If it squirts out in a stream, it's a boy. If it dribbles out, it's a girl.

You want to handle them as much as possible to get them socialized. I normally will take the babies out of the nest and sit on the couch with them in a fleecy blanket. Then I will hold each one individually, and pet them all. I always make sure they stay nice and warm. That way, when they grow up, they are used to being held and will be very friendly.

Can we have some more pictures??? We are addicted to baby pictures on this forum...

--Dawn

Haha ... thats cute. See the way they pee huh.

I will get some shots after this. Just a while ago ... I saw one of the babies yawn. Gosh ... Even I am getting addicted too.

Mmm ... do I have to change the shoe box if the mother pee in it? She pees at one side of the box only while the babies are at the other side of the box.

 

[sha10ly88]

NorthernAutumn wrote:

EDIT: Dawn to the rescue! (She's lightning fast!):biggrin2: No point in all that writing now...

In terms of cold, I don't think that the climate in Singapore comes into play. Babies born in our warm(25-40 deg Celsius) summers must stay warm in their nest too. It is more a question of the surface to mass ratio of the animal's body.

Babies have a lot more surface area (skin) than mass (they weigh very little, and are very small). Whereas, adult rabbits have a more equal surface (skin) to mass (weight= bigger animal, more tissue) ratio.

When you have lots of surface area (like baby bunnies), you lose heat a lot faster than a larger animal (who has less surface area).

Also, the babies are naked . The mom's fur substitutes for their fur while they grow.

You're doing well. Keep it up, and keep asking your questions

Well ... I have a question. Why does the babies suck my palm when they are in it? I dont know if they are sucking or licking ... Hmmm Is it a sign that they could be hungry. Or its just a babies thing?

 

[aurora369]

If mom is peeing in the box, then I would replace it. Maybe try to find a smaller box, just big enough for mom to get in to feed the babies, but not big enough to pee in?

Little baby yawns are the cutest thing in the world. I can't think of anything that makes my heart melt more than to see the little babies all sleepy and yawning.

Sucking on your hand is a normal thing. They are probably looking for a nipple. Babies will take any chance to nurse. It's normal for them to do that.

--Dawn

 

[sha10ly88]

aurora369 wrote:

If mom is peeing in the box, then I would replace it. Maybe try to find a smaller box, just big enough for mom to get in to feed the babies, but not big enough to pee in?

Little baby yawns are the cutest thing in the world. I can't think of anything that makes my heart melt more than to see the little babies all sleepy and yawning.

Sucking on your hand is a normal thing. They are probably looking for a nipple. Babies will take any chance to nurse. It's normal for them to do that.

--Dawn

Oh ...that means big enough for the rabbit to stand in it to nurse?

 

[aurora369]

Yup, just big enough for mom to nurse the babies, but not enough for her to pee in it with out getting the babies wet (most mothers will not pee on their babies).

--Dawn

 

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aurora369 wrote:

Yup, just big enough for mom to nurse the babies, but not enough for her to pee in it with out getting the babies wet (most mothers will not pee on their babies).

--Dawn

Yea ... will change it then. Thnx !! U have always rescue me..

 

[jcl_24]

I hope Mum bun and the unexpected litter are doing well ink iris:

Jo xx

 

[sha10ly88]

jcl_24 wrote:

I hope Mum bun and the unexpected litter are doing well ink iris:

Jo xx

You should see my new post. I have picture updates of them after a week they were born.