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It is best to leave it alone. The mother rabbit will smell you on the nest and might abandon the babies. If you need to touch a baby first get the mothers sent on your hands, than do only what is needed. She only feeds the babies once every 1 to 2 days. The day they are born she might not feed them but it is normal. They will grow and be fine.
You probably should not move the nest until the babies are about 2 weeks old. She will not abandon them as long as the move is in the same general area and not to a different room. Before you move them or check them in any way wash your hands with unscented soap. You will need to check for dead kits immediately after she gives birth and then once every couple of days. Does are very secretive about feeding their babies and usually feed after dusk and before dawn. You may never see gher feed but can tell they are being fed by their full fat little tummies.
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When will an expectant rabbit begin to build her nest?
The rabbit normally builds her nest about 2-3 days before her kits are due to be born.
Is your rabbit is pregnant she rabbit has built a nest but she took her nest out of the box the day after it rained does this mean she is not pregnant or is she letting the nest dry since it is wet?
She's probably just drying it. Why else would she build a nest from her own fur? To check for babies you can gently feel the rabbit's stomach for lumps.
What is a house rabbit?
A 'house rabbit', like a 'house cat', is one that is trained to live in the house as a pet.
Your bunny has laid her nest already and you need to know if you can move her to the rabbit hut now or wait till the babies are born?
You will not want to disturb her or the babies after they are born. I am not sure how she will react to the change you make to the nest. Do it very quietly and peacefully and hopefully the hut will have the same sounds and temperature as where she is now. Also, note that there are specifics that the rabbit nest must have since the babies can have problems with the ammonia from their urine. When our rabbit had babies I was surprised at how tender they are to having just the right situation--make sure the male is not located close by.
What sex of rabbit makes the nest?
that will always be the female that is pregnant with her kits
What if a bunny eats her own nest?
A rabbit would not eat its nest, only rabbit food or food.
I have a rabbit who made a nest up high can i move it im worried about the babies falling?
Yes you can move it but make sure that the mother isn't looking and that you wear gloves so that you don't put your scent on the nest or the babies
If A rabbit is pregnant and she's only using hay and grass for her nest is that OK?
Yes this is very normal. She will most likely start using some of her fur too.Just a pointer, while your rabbit is nesting, don't try to move anything in her nest.
What if your rabbits babies are 11 days old and another pregnant rabbit is building a nest in the same nest box will they be ok or should i move it When is shes had them?
move them b/c the moms will kill the other's kits to ensure her own's survival
When will an expectant rabbit begin to build her nest?
The rabbit normally builds her nest about 2-3 days before her kits are due to be born.
Why has your rabbit got fat and made a nest?
It is pregnant, give the rabbit extra bedding where she has made her nest, be expecting up to 10 babies.
Is your rabbit is pregnant she rabbit has built a nest but she took her nest out of the box the day after it rained does this mean she is not pregnant or is she letting the nest dry since it is wet?
She's probably just drying it. Why else would she build a nest from her own fur? To check for babies you can gently feel the rabbit's stomach for lumps.
Will a wild rabbit use the same nest. we found a rabbit nest and the bunnies grew up so will the mother use the same nest for her next litter. thanks?
No... shell have a nother nest to have when she has a next litter. Because she would want her bunnies that are born to have that nest.
Will a doe rabbit build her nest if she not pregrent?
If a doe has a false pregnancy she will build a nest.
What kind of animal would move a rabbit house away from a wall about 10 feet and turn the house on its side?
Badger
Are rabbit nests made for baby rabbits?
A male rabbit would not make the actual nest for the female but he would be very happy for his fur to be pulled out for the babies to have a comfortable nest. Any rabbit in the pen wouldn't mind the mother rabbit pulling there fur out for a nest because rabbits LOVE to be respected.
If a rabbit has been making a nest for about 5 days now but how do you know when shes ready to give birth?
Very seldom does a rabbit make a nest and then not have babies after 5 days. Your rabbit may have had a false pregnancy.
