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Great question!
Not all males will kill their babies,but some will. The exact reason hasn't yet been identified. Some theories include that does (female rabbits) will go into season faster if they're not lactating and laction ceases fairly quickly once babies stop drinking. In this theory, it is believed the buck's only thought is to breed the doe; reproducing and raising babies is secondary and of little concern.
What else can I help you with?
Would young rabbits kill baby rabbits?
no, but the male rabbit will impregnate the female baby offspring when they mature. so young rabbits will not kill the baby rabbit.
When a female rabbit has 5 of more baby rabbits what are the baby rabbits called?
baby rabbits are called kits
How do you get ready for baby rabbits?
baby rabbit food
Do father rabbits pick up their babies?
The daddy rabbit would but only to do harm to them. You should keep the daddy apart from the baby rabbits. Rabbits do not pick up their babies like cats do. If a baby falls out of the nest box the mom will not return it to it's nest. This is why you should be checking on your baby rabbits regularly comes in, the doe depends on you for help.
Would a pet rabbit eat baby mice if they found them in the house?
no, rabbits are herbivores
How is rabbit called like father mother and baby?
Rabbits... Male = Buck Female = Doe Youngster = Kit or Kitten
What are the effects after giving a baby rabbit a bath?
Baby Rabbits ??? What age? My recommendations would be NOT to give a baby rabbit a bath. I would not attempt to bathe a rabbit until they are at least 3 months old unless they have had diarrhea and have fouled their coat.
What is another name for a baby rabbit?
Baby rabbits are called Kittens. Unofficially, we call baby rabbits bunnies. Way back when, "rabbit" was the word for the babies, and "Coney" was the word for grown rabbits (how Coney Island got its name). Language sure does change over time!
What are rabbit called?
Baby rabbits are called "kits" or kittens. A baby hare is called a leveret.
Do buck rabbits kill their young?
No, buck rabbits (male rabbits) do not typically kill their young. In fact, male rabbits play little to no role in caring for or raising the young. It is the female rabbits (does) who are primarily responsible for caring for their offspring.
What is the formal name for a baby rabbit?
Baby rabbits are called kits.
What collective name is given to a baby rabbit?
A bunch of baby rabbits is a litter of kittens. A bunch of baby rabbits is a litter of kittens.
