mom rabbit seems to be sick

Question
i have a rabbit that just gave birth about 6 weeks ago and she had babies again just 2 weeks ago and now when i look at her she just drops to the side all of a sudden. She's about 1 year old and her ears and body is pretty warm. I'm really worried because my previous rabbits died like this. They just sit and lean on the cage for support. I hope that this mom is going to live.

Answer
Dear Kelly,

Get the mother rabbit to a good rabbit vet immediately.  If you were collapsing, you'd get yourself to the emergency room.  Your bunny should be no different.  Find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

and get her there NOW!  Do not delay, or you may lose her, too.

She may be exhausted from having too many babies too close together.  SEPARATE THE MALE IMMEDIATELY, as he can impregnate her as soon as she gives birth.  Having so many babies constantly will kill her.

If the weather is hot, she needs a cool refuge.  For proper rabbit care, go to:

www.rabbit.org/

and please read this right away:

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

I hope this helps you do the right thing.

Dana