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QUESTION: one of my girl rabbits had seven babies but two have already died I'm thinking the mommy isn't feeding like she is suppose to i herd them cry

ANSWER: First time mother rabbits aren't always the best mothers,and  because I don't know many details about this case, I can't really tell you much about what might have happened.  However there are lots of things that can cause new born rabbits to die, and it is not always the fault of the mother rabbit.  

I suggest you do some research on breeding rabbit and the care of kits, or feel free to contact me again with more details to the case so that I can help you more
http://www.islandgems.net/bunbreeding.html
http://www.welshrabbitry.com/birth.html

Good Luck
Amy

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QUESTION: hi I have one more question last night my doe killed all her babies expect one i have been feeding it by hand is there or do u think it has a chance to live

Answer
This is fairly normal in new mothers unfortunately. Rabbits don't have the maternial instinct that humans or dogs do and sometimes momma rabbits just don't do well with their babies.  As for hand raising baby rabbits, it is hard to do, but please read these articles for more information to make sure you are doing everything you can for it.

Poor little guy, I am glad you caught it in time and I wish you luck
http://www.welshrabbitry.com/birth.html#feeding
http://www.islandgems.net/handfeeding.html

Good Luck
Amy