Update: they’re all dead. It’s currently 52 degrees and raining. Not sure if it’s weather conditions, them being in the nest the mother made, or the mother not nursing.
I put my doe and buck together in a neutral 4 x 12 space or so. The buck somewhat casually chased the doe around for 5 minutes or so while they ate grass. Out of nowhere the buck finally mounted and had a fall off.
Then the doe laid sprawled on the grass with her tail flat against the grass...
What do you feed your rabbits now that you stopped feeding pellets? I have been feeding mine hay, occasional fresh grass, occasional oregano and thyme from my garden, and less occasional lettuce from the store. But I wonder if that’s enough.
I set up a vertical wire hay rack thinking it would keep the cage from becoming a mess. The rabbits just pull out all the hay and spread it in the cage and soil it anyway. So what’s the point of the hay rack? Has anyone found a good set up to where they don’t make as much of a mess?
I have two does and a buck set up in three separate cages right next to each other. I was thinking about setting up ramps leading to an enclosed outdoor space where they can take turns stretching their legs and moving around a bit more. Should I be concerned about them returning to the same...
Let me start by saying I am a moron, and I know it. I bought three meat rabbits a few months ago - one buck and two does. They are New Zealand/Rex. They are just about 5 months old. I separated them at around 12 weeks and have had them separated ever since. I had read that some people keep does...