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it depeneds if the mother has under 5 babies it will usally take care of them but if it has more it can some times be too much for the mother and she will reject some.the mom may also eat or reject her babies if she smells humans have touched her baby
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe mother rabbit feeds their young and prepares nests for them before they are born and keeps them warm. Usually the nest is prepared like birds (wild rabbitsdo this going out and gathering straw ad twigs and grass) and laying the specimens out on the ground and the pulling out fur for a nice soft bedding and to warm up the babies. Domestic rabbits usually (if given the materials) will make her own nest (out of instincts) and if not given materials will make her own nest out of fur or anything like shavings. Sometimes the does young may wander away from the nest and there for the doe may become cautious and try to save them, but trample on them. Sometimes the doe may also , in effort to bring the young back to the nest pick them up with her teeth and end up breaking the skin and causing them to die.
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∙ 14y agoSo about 3 weeks old
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∙ 12y agoYes they will but not the hole time because wants they get old enough there parents will stop taking to much caring for them but they will leave once there older and know how to care of them selfves and find a home also a woman that will live with him/her and they will have babies and in a few months or until they get old they will leave them.
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∙ 13y agothey dont do much, the babies are nursed 2-3 times a day. After 2-4 weeks the momma leaves them.:)
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∙ 14y agoMother rabbits only come to the nest for 5 minutes to nurse the bunnies at dawn or dusk maybe early morning. The mother rabbit stays away from the nest all day searching for food.
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∙ 15y agoThey nuse them and create diversions to lure predators away.
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∙ 13y agoIt would be quite alright if the babies drank another mom's milk. It remains to be seen if the mom would be accepting of babies that aren't hers.
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How do you take care of lost rabbits?
If the rabbit is grown, take care of it just as you would if you had brought it home yourself. If the rabbit is a baby, it will have the best chance of survival if you give it to a wildlife rehabber or someone from a rabbit rescue organization. Baby rabbits are very difficult to hand-raise, especially if you don't have experience.
What is the lionhead rabbit's habitat?
Lionhead rabbits are a breed of domestic rabbit, and when it comes to care and behaviour -- including the rabbit's habitat or cage -- lionheads are exactly like other pet rabbits. See the related questions below for information.
What is the length of a dutch rabbit?
Rabbits like all living creatures vary in size and length. Dutch rabbits are a fairly small compact rabbits, weighing 2kgs or so. Length can range between around 20 - 35 cm back length.
What do you do if mother rabbit bites her babies?
If the mother rabbit dies take care of the baby rabbit like its motherfeed it the baby rabbit food.If the mother dies before babies are weaned you can get baby kitten milk replacer and a kitten baby bottle and feed the babies. IT IS A REALLY HARD JOB. The babies must be fed and then stimulated to go to the bathroom and then cleaned up just as the mother rabbit would do. (you can also feed them canned goat milk, I say canned because not too many people have a fresh goat on hand.)If the baby is old enough to be eating rabbit pellets you are OK, just give the baby extra grass hay and plenty of water (maybe put electrolyes made for rabbits in the water.)
When that male rabbit humps the girl rabbit while pulling off her fur does that mean that they want to have babies?
No that is just how he gets a grip of her and won't let her leave till he is finished. He doesn't care about babies, he is just breeding her.
How do rabbits care for their babies?
Mother Rabbits care for their babies by burrowing them to keep them warm and giving them milk once a day.
Will someone assist when a pet rabbit is pregnant?
Rabbits don't need help. The rabbit can handle it by herself. You will want to know how to take care of the babies when they come out though. You could get some books on it.
Are albino rabbits okay as house rabbits?
Any domesticated rabbit is a good house rabbit as long as you can take care of it properly. See the related question below for details and helpful links about how to care for a rabbit. Albino pet rabbits can be great pets and it's totally okay to keep them as house rabbits. Albino rabbits, aside from their appearance, are basically the same as all pet rabbits: they don't need unique care and they don't really have unique personalities, they're just like other pet rabbits. For example (about rabbit care): find out where it uses the restroom, so you can litter box train it. If you have dogs, it may not be the best idea to have a rabbit inside, but if you can keep the animals separated then it should be fine. Outside there are many dangers for rabbits and it's usually easier to take care of a rabbit inside. See the related question below about keeping rabbits outside.
Is there anything you can do while a rabbit is giving birth?
Absolutely not! If you mess with the Mommie rabbit while she is giving birth, she can bite you, and she will be agitated enough to jump around and hurt the babies. Sticking hands in the cage can cause the mom to give birth to stillborn babies, and after birth the Mommie rabbit may decide not to take care of her babies if she is upset enough. Rabbits are one animal where nothing good comes from interfering.
What should you do if your rabbit is not taking care of her babies?
If possible, put them in with a different does babies and let her adopt them.
Do the rabbit take care their young?
Yes. All pet rabbits act differently when they have babies though, some will let you hold the babies, and move around the nest (which the female builds about a week before giving birth), and some will try and bite you if you go near the babies!
Can rabbits live together?
yes they can, cause they help take of their babies Every rabbit should have it's own cage (space). In the wild rabbits compete for territory. There has to be enough space for everyone or fighting will start. Does do not take care of each other's babies unless you foster them to a doe and she doesn't realize they are not hers. She will kick improperly fostered babies out of the nest.
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
What do you do when domestic rabbits are born?
Let the mother rabbit take care of everything. She knows what to do.
Will the mother rabbit stop caring for her young if you pick them up?
No, mother rabbits will continue to care for their babies even if you touch them. They will lick the sent off of them to protect them from preditors and then continue nursing them for about a week after they are born.
Will a female rabbit take care of someone's orphaned babies?
Yes, if they have a litter that is about the same age and there are not too many you can foster orphans to another mom.
What is similar and different between rabbit and chicken?
A rabbit is faster then a chicken A rabbit has bigger ears then a chicken A rabbit can hear better then a chicken A rabbit can see in the dark but a chicken can't A (wild) chicken sleeps in a tree and a (wild)rabbit sleeps in a tunnel A chicken has wings and rabbit doesn't A chicken eats more kind of stuff then a rabbit A chicken takes better care of her chicks then a rabbit Chickens and rabbits eat grass Rabbits and chickens can be tamed Chickens and rabbits are cute Rabbits and chickens are good to eat
