Baby rabbits dying

Question
i have 3 week old baby rabbits, and have lost two in two days from what looks like an illness. what should i do?

Answer
Dear Craig,

Please read:

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

and if the mama is not feeding them, please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.html

I cannot diagnose a problem like this without seeing the babies.  You have described no symptoms.  Is there diarrhea?  Runny nose?  I need a lot more information if I'm to help.  Please also see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html

and if the babies are suffering from fatal diarrhea, please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/squirts.pdf

Find a rabbit vet here via the International Vet Listing link:

www.rabbit.org/vets


I hope this helps.

Dana