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baby bunnies are dying

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Question
3 of twelve baby bunnies (4 days old) have died and one appears to be getting ready to die..they have yellowish stool runny, they slowly dont eat anymore..please help.

Answer
They need kitten milk replacement (KMR) mixed with cream or the fattest milk you have.  Feed very slowly so they don't choke.

They also need to be given a squirt of Bene-Bac (beneficial bacteria) each day.  KMR and this can be found at pet supply stores.

They need to be in a nestbox full of clean cotton towels, andthey need to be together to stay warm.  You can partially cover with towels.  

You can also put a lamp nearby with a 60 watt bulb for some indirect warmth.

You need to go to the House Rabbit Society web site for more info.  Type in "orphan", "newborn" and "babies" for articles you can use and print out.

Lee