When will eyes open concern?

[Lowell]

Babies are 11 days old today and don't seem close to opening there eyes. There dosen't seem to be any sign of sores or infection. Just everything I have read was to expect there eyes to open the 10th or 11th day.

Anything I should do....or just sit tight??

Thanks for any advice!!

 

[MaggieJ]

Anytime between 10-14 days, from my experience. Usually closer to 10, but I would not be overly concerned yet. The chances of the whole litter being pasted shut seems remote, so I would give it another day or two. If they haven't opened by then, post again.

 

[ladysown]

if you GENTLY pry on the eye everyday that will tell you a lot. DO NOT force them open, but sometimes if you gently pull them apart the eyes will open. If one opens well they all will and I'd let them do that on their own. if they don't budge at all.. leave 'em another day. BUT if you pull it, and it sticks like stuck...then you have an issue, and I'd put a teabag on the lot of 'em and get those eyes open.

 

[Lowell]

OK...I worried too soon.

They are open and all seems good!! But nice to have a place like this to come to for advice from others that have had experience with rabbits!! Thanks again, Lowell

 

[AnnClaire]

Another sign that eyes are soon to open is to watch the babies and you will see them scratching at the eyes