ohsnapitscharity
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which kind of milk replacer do you use? ive heard of KMR. puppy milk replacer, goat milk replacer. which do you use?
when raising baby rabbits without the mother...
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BlueCamasRabbitry
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I was told to use Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer. 
I think it's Randy (?) who knows a lot about this subject though, so hopefully he will find this and and give you more information.
Emily
I think it's Randy (?) who knows a lot about this subject though, so hopefully he will find this and and give you more information.
Emily
OakRidgeRabbits
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The closest milk to a rabbit's is goat milk. I have not used it because I haven't been able to find it when I needed it. But it's supposedly the best thing for them.
I have raised several kits on KMR though, and that is what I reccommend otherwise. I do not reccommend puppy milk replacer (or any dog products) for rabbits, but that's just me. I prefer cat products.
I have raised several kits on KMR though, and that is what I reccommend otherwise. I do not reccommend puppy milk replacer (or any dog products) for rabbits, but that's just me. I prefer cat products.
Starlight Rabbitry
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OakRidgeRabbits wrote:
I agree with you on the KMR. I have never used dog products on rabbits and never will. I have raised lots of babies with KMR and have never encountered a problem. They also have no problem making the transistion to pellets. I have been raising rabbits for 18 years and allthe breeders in my area have used KMRtoo without a problem.
Sharon
I agree with you on the KMR. I have never used dog products on rabbits and never will. I have raised lots of babies with KMR and have never encountered a problem. They also have no problem making the transistion to pellets. I have been raising rabbits for 18 years and allthe breeders in my area have used KMRtoo without a problem.
Sharon
TinysMom
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GENERAL FEEDING OF ORPHANS Age + Amount (This WILL vary depending on type of rabbit.) Use KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) for domestics and Meyenberg Goat Milk, regular not low fat for wild ones,or KMR. Add a pinch of acidophilus (AKA Probiotic capsules) to all formula to promote healthy gut flora. Other formulas vary depending on the region of the country. Avoid using Esbilac or any puppy formulas or cow's milk. Do not add Karo syrup. FEED TWICE A DAY ONLY.
Newborn to One Week: 2 - 2+1/2 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
1-2 weeks: 5-7 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
(depending on bunny..may be much LESS if smaller rabbit).
2-3 weeks: 7-13 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings). Bunnies whose eyes are still CLOSED need to be stimulated to urinate and defecate before or after each feeding. Again, seek a professional on this. Domestic eyes open at about 10 days of age. Then start introducing them to timothy and oat hay, pellets and water (always add fresh greens for wild ones--dandelion greens, parsley, carrot tops, grated carrots, all fresh, watered down). See below for detail.
3-6 weeks: 13-15 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings--again, may be LESS depending on size of rabbit! A cottontail will take so much LESS--about half of this!.)
http://www.rabbit.org/care/orphan.html
Newborn to One Week: 2 - 2+1/2 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
1-2 weeks: 5-7 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
(depending on bunny..may be much LESS if smaller rabbit).
2-3 weeks: 7-13 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings). Bunnies whose eyes are still CLOSED need to be stimulated to urinate and defecate before or after each feeding. Again, seek a professional on this. Domestic eyes open at about 10 days of age. Then start introducing them to timothy and oat hay, pellets and water (always add fresh greens for wild ones--dandelion greens, parsley, carrot tops, grated carrots, all fresh, watered down). See below for detail.
3-6 weeks: 13-15 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings--again, may be LESS depending on size of rabbit! A cottontail will take so much LESS--about half of this!.)
http://www.rabbit.org/care/orphan.html
