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3 days old

22 10:17:17

Question
I have 2 mini rex rabbits a male and a female well 2 days a go my female popped out 2 baby rabbits while i was gone. my question is how do i take care of new born babies. like do i put a blanket over their cage or something. but my biggest concern is that she has six nipples does that actually mean that she will have six babies or will she just have though 2

Answer
Just because your doe has six nipples doesn't mean she has to have 6 babies.  Does can have anywhere from 1-8+ babies each litter.

The best advice I can give you is for you to do some research on rabbit breeding.  This will allow you to have access to detailed information that should help answer some of your questions.

Check out these websites
http://www.welshrabbitry.com/lionheadrabbitcare.html
http://www.mybunnyfarm.com/breeding/

Good Luck
Amy