newborn

Question
Hi
When my rabbit gives birth for some reason she kills her young.So i have heard that you can hand rear them but i don't no what they need or what bedding they need. I've been on the internet and i have got some information, but i dont know if it is right.
Please can you help me.
Molly

Answer
Dear Molly,

Your bunny doesn't seem to be a very good candidate for motherhood.  Please read this:

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

and find a good rabbit vet here to help you:

www.rabbit.org/vets

If you do have another litter and want to try to hand raise them, then here is the protocol I use:

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

but also try these tips to help mama be less stressed, and so less likely to accidentally harm her babies.  (She is not mean; she is likely stressed, and overgrooming to the point of harming the babies):

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

I hope this helps.

Dnaa