Separating babies

[Judders15]

Hello, after the surprise arrival of 4 bunnies, we made it to 8 weeks and all happy and healthy. I wondered at what point I need to separate the boys and girls? And when can they be apart from mum?

Picture of percy the fluffiest buns
Thank you

 

[Preitler]

In a pinch kits could be weaned at 4 weeks (but should stay together), it's best to keep them with the doe to at least 8 weeks though.
When you need to put the boys in a seperate place depends a little on the breed size, I seperate my 9-10lbs mutts at about 12 weeks, with a very small breed I woulkd do that rather around 9 weeks.

 

[majorv]

Once weaned, about 6-8 weeks, Mom can be moved out, and kits left together until Preitler said

 

[Judders15]

Once weaned, about 6-8 weeks, Mom can be moved out, and kits left together until Preitler said

They are 8 weeks today and fully weaned. I don't know if mum is still feeding them but they are eating hay, pellets and veg. Once I've sexed them for sure tomorrow can I leave girls in with mum until they have been booked in to be neutered and take the boys out? Thanks

 

[majorv]

You can, as long as they are getting along. Watch them pretty close and separate if there are signs of them not getting along.

 

[Judders15]

You can, as long as they are getting along. Watch them pretty close and separate if there are signs of them not getting along.

Of course.