New Kits in the House!

[Mommabean]

So the first time Lavender was pregnant she ended up with one kit that was huge and stuck and we had to help - it obviously did not survive.

We bred her again right away, and today at 29 days she waited until we were not home and had 5 kits. Two were cold when we checked (wish we were home when she had them - maybe we could have saved them) she had 1 peanut who was not alive, and two little healthy kits who are happy squirmy and warm.

She did a fantastic job at building her nest, pulled TONS of fur and they seem to be keeping warm. I do have a heating pad on low with a towel in between the nesting box just to keep it warm enough in there for the two of them. I am not sure how long we should do that. I have not seen her go into them yet - I understand they only go in once a day. Being that we were not successful the first litter I am super watchful on this one! I am hoping she knows what she is doing and will feed and care well for them!

 

[LittleFluffyBunnies]

Hooray! Sounds like she's doing great so far.
I would heat them till they open their eyes. They might be fine with the two of them but that will keep them safe.
Good luck! Could we see pics?

 

[Mommabean]

So the darker bun is SO squirmy - he literally tries to jump right out your hands, and the lighter one is fairly calm and relaxed. We will post more pictures as the days go by!

-- Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:58 am --

<br /><br /> -- Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:17 am -- <br /><br /> Lavender - the momma is a VERY good mom! She is in there checking on them several times a day, feeding them well from what I can tell, and generally sticking around the nest box. I let both her and Cadubury out to free-range during the day normally and even when I open the hutch door,she lingers for a long while. They are kept separate now, as neither of them are fixed. They both seem sad to be apart

 

[SixGun]

Congratulations. They are adorable.

 

[SarniaTricia]

Super CUTE!
We expect weekly photo updates... (of course!!)

:bunnyhop:

 

[Mommabean]

I cannot get over how quickly these little ones grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 4 pics <br /><br /> -- Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:29 pm -- <br /><br /> Baby A & B

 

[SixGun]

It is always amazing how fast they grow.
Our kits are now all of 24 hours old and you can see how much they've already grown.

 

[Homer]

It is always amazing how fast they grow.
Our kits are now all of 24 hours old and you can see how much they've already grown.

I know what you mean. You can almost see them grow when you have a good mamma taking care of them.

 

[Mommabean]

Day 13 - I think bunnies are cute but I cannot get over the cuteness of these little ones!!! Hmm photos will not attach...working on it

 

[Homer]

Hmm photos will not attach...working on it

Probably to big. Use "Paint" and resize them to 800 pixels horizontal.

 

[SarniaTricia]

My goodness those little bunnies make cute little babies!!
I have larger rabbits. (NZ crosses and Harlequins)

:lovers:
Those little ears are so adorable!!