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Will your mother rabbit neglect her babies when her new litter is here?
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∙ 12y ago
Probably not, so I wouldn't recommend touching them until after observing for a day or two to see if the mother will return. If you touch them, you'll get the human scent on them, and even if the mother does return, she may actually abandon them because you had touched them.
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∙ 13y ago
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Your rabbit just had a litter of babies and now she is pregnant again will the privious litter harm the new babies?
no your rabbit that hade the litter before the ones your having now will not hurt the new litter because they are family as well they won't hurt each other. but when your mother rabbit has the new litter just try to put it somewhere else just in case that is what i did
How many babies can a pygmy rabbit have in a liter?
The average litter size is 6 babies
What will a mother rabbit do with the runt of the litter?
It depends on how many there are in the litter. Like if there are three she will probably keep it, but if there are six she might abandon it. Remember every mother is different. My Rabbit killed hers, she had 3 in her litter, and she dragged him out side of the nest! Still if your mother rabbit is feeding the rabbit, then it is not a runt!
How do rabbit protect their babies?
If a mother rabbit feels there is danger for her babies, she kills them. :(
Can a mother rabbit be separated from her babies?
no
Is it ok that a mother rabbit is stepping on her its or will this kill them?
If a mother rabbit is stepping over or around it's litter of babies, they should be okay. If the mother is acting aggressive or neglectful, it might not be okay. Sometimes a mother rabbit is not ready to accept a litter of babies, and she will kill them. If she is very young she sometimes does not have the ability to care for the newborns, and she will kill them. I had a rabbit who did this once. It is nature's way. If you think the newborns are in danger, you can remove them from the mother and try feed and care for them yourself. If they are very young you may be unsuccessful. Try calling a responsible animal store, or your local vet for advice. Some shelters have people who are very well trained in these situations also. You will know if the babies are in true danger. Good luck.
If your rabbit got another rabbit pregnant before he died will it have any affect on the mother or the babies?
The mother and the babies will be perfectly fine.
Can the mother rabbit feed her baby alone?
Yes, The father rabbit plays no role in raising babies. The mother and babies are on their own.
If your rabbit has had lots of babies and you're worried that she might die what should you do?
If your rabbit has had a large litter of babies and is taking good care of them there is nothing to worry about. Having a large litter will not harm a healthy mother rabbit, just make sure she has plenty of good quality food, lots of hay and water to keep her fit and well to feed the babies. If you mean she has had many litters of babies over a few years then it is time to have her spayed. If she is living with a male rabbit who is unfixed you need to separate them before she becomes pregnant again.
Can rabbits harm her own baby?
When a mother first has a litter she will not know how to take care of the babies and will most likely eat them.. it is best to remove the male rabbit from the pen when a female is about to have babies or he will most likely kill them and prevent the mother from focusing on her young
Can the father rabbit be in the cage next to mother and babies?
yes, if you don't then the dadie rabbit will kill the litter
How many babies can a dWARFS rabbit have?
dwarfs tend to have a smaller litter (say 4 on avg.)
