Friday, May 14, 2010

When is it ok to move a rabbit and her kits?

Hi. My rabbit had her kits about 2 weeks ago the have grown really fast and there eyes are open. Theres 3 babies plus mum in a smallish hutch i want to move her in the the bigger hutch but im not sure when i should.When is it ok to move a rabbit and her kits?
I once had a house bunny give birth under my son's bed. I moved the babies to the cage downstairs and had momma bunny follow me while I did it. She was fine with the move and the babies did great. It shouldn't be a bid deal but I'd move them all at once if you can so mom doesn't panic. You should also move as much of her ';nest'; as you can as well.When is it ok to move a rabbit and her kits?
Umm,it really depends how active they are,as if they are leaving the nest for 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a day,then sure move them,as long as the hutch is secure %26amp; has a part where they can relax/sleep.





If they aren't that active then wait until they are 3 weeks old, as at this age they can be handled for longer periods %26amp; are out the nest most of the time.





Otherwise,as long as the new hutch isn't too huge,move them now.





All the best,xxx
I would wait another week or so until babies are crawling out of the nest. Will the small cage/bottom tray or just the nestbox fit directly inside the large one? If so you could do that now. Remember rabbits are big on smells. So they need to smell whats familiar to them to feel secure! Good luck!
you can move them ...as long as you are careful with the babies and make sure you transfer the nest she used as well. : ) Baby bunnies are so cute.

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