babies

Question

Picture of there nest   My Holland Lop just gave birth to newborn baby rabbits. This is our second time trying this. The first time the mother ate her babies. This time she gave birth to them in a storage box that i thought was blocked off. she gave birth to them in a wooden floor ( in a nest of hair she made). The babies are alive and seem to be doing well. What should i do to keep the babies and the mother healthy? When can i touch them?

PS. There are three rabbits.

Answer
Dear Reyse,

Please read this:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html

That should allow you to set up the least stressful space for mama and babies as possible.  Reducing stress and making mama feel safe is critical for her babies' safety.

Most importantly, please read this:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html

I hope the new family does well.  Good luck!

Dana