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Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!

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Fallout4fan · 30/11/2015 16:41

I had gone out to clean my rabbit out and had done half when I went to her bed and noticed she had pulled some of her fur out and made a nest. I put my hand in the fur and came across a baby so I withdrew my hand quickly and closed the box and ushered mum back inside her hutch. I've fed and watered her as normal and put in some extra hay but I'm at a loss at what I do now. This was at about 1pm and I've left her to it but I'm concerned I've done some damage by disturbing her. Does anyone please have any experience or advice on what to do now?
Thank you.

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Mybunnyisamummy · 15/12/2015 11:28

Baby bunnies are having lots of fun exploring so it meant I could clean their nest out this morning. Grown so much in a day.

Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
MagpieCursedTea · 15/12/2015 11:36

I can't believe how fast they're growing! Still totally adorable though Smile

PurpleDaisies · 15/12/2015 11:37

They are the cutest things!

SoupDragon · 15/12/2015 11:42

:)

PurpleHairAndPearls · 15/12/2015 11:46

They look so soft and lovely.

Owllady · 15/12/2015 11:53

I love this thread :o

Mybunnyisamummy · 15/12/2015 12:09

They are incredibly soft and the one I was holding kept nibbling my fingers. I could have burst with that cute feeling you get when something is soooooo damn cute Xmas Grin

fortifiedwithtea · 15/12/2015 12:46

Adorable Smile Are they trying solids yet? Imagines Mummy Bunny doing baby lead weaning Grin

Mybunnyisamummy · 15/12/2015 16:36

They have a nibble of hay but mum will feed them herself until about 8 weeks then they are on their own. One was stood on top of the food bowl this morning so they have no idea how to behave Xmas Grin mum was not impressed as she was trying to have her breakfast.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 15/12/2015 17:18

Ponders on how cute baby rabbit droppings would be..............

They are gorgeous and such amazing colours and coats.

Mybunnyisamummy · 15/12/2015 22:47

That's the beauty of rabbits as their droppings are easy to clean up and if you have a dog they will follow them around like they are a malteaser dropping machine 😂
They can easily be trained to use a litter tray too. 😊

fortifiedwithtea · 15/12/2015 22:53

if you have a dog they will follow them around like they are a malteaser dropping machine

That is gross and hilarious in equal measure Grin

Mybunnyisamummy · 16/12/2015 09:06

My dogs have always done it and I just try not to notice Xmas Grin

SoupDragon · 16/12/2015 10:22

My dog clears up cat sick. Dogs are gross but oh so helpful

Mybunnyisamummy · 16/12/2015 10:36

Haha soup mine do that too.

BertieBotts · 16/12/2015 10:40

We had two female guinea pigs and one had a baby. The other one was definitely female! I think sometimes they get in with a male at the pet shop.

BertieBotts · 16/12/2015 10:41

Ohhhh I've just seen pics, they are SO ADORABLE! I want one!

DartmoorDoughnut · 16/12/2015 11:27

Oh this is the best thread ever on MN! They are just adorable Grin

Do they all have homes?!

Mybunnyisamummy · 16/12/2015 16:13

Bunnies were sleepy today as they were up in the night chasing mum around the hutch haha.

Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
Help my rabbit is giving birth to a surprise litter!
Mybunnyisamummy · 16/12/2015 16:17

Yeah I suspect it happens a lot because I've heard of two females having babies and they were both females although it was hamsters or maybe gerbils that time.

Only one has a home so far so I'm still looking for 5 homes.
I'm in Hampshire if anyone is interested.
I'll be roping in my brother to sex them as they all look the same to me. He's worked with animals for years and knows how to sex them so probably best he does it.

MagpieCursedTea · 16/12/2015 18:53

Aww so cute! If I was closer I'd be very tempted.
Your nails are lovely by the way!

Mybunnyisamummy · 16/12/2015 19:27

Thanks Magpie I'm getting them done for Christmas tomorrow, black & gold this time Xmas Grin

Mybunnyisamummy · 17/12/2015 19:15

Running around the hutch and annoying mum loads now haha.

PurpleDaisies · 17/12/2015 19:22

I really wish I was closer-I'm sure you'll have no problem finding homes for them. They have such gorgeous little faces.

3littlebadgers · 17/12/2015 20:17

Hampshire Sad 'tis very mean to tempt me in with pretty bunnies and then live far away. I'd call my little fella fudge Grin

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