keeping new litter cool

[hrabbot]

We're expecting a string of hot days around here - from high 80's all the way up to 99 (!). The buns are less than a week old right now. My plan was to use ice bottles for these kinds of days, but that won't help the young ones buried in a nest of fuzz. I've heard several techniques for keeping adult rabbits cool, but none for young kits. Suggestions?

 

[akane]

Kits usually don't suffer in the heat. They don't produce much body heat but need to be over 100f. Just having a large enough box they can spread out away from the fur usually let's them regulate temp.

 

[Marinea]

I noticed that with my most recent litters, the kits moved themselves and the fur around to uncover parts of the nest so they could be cooler. I wouldn't worry terribly, just keep an eye out.