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My rabbits just had babies today

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Question
Hello!
So happpy,My rabbits just had babies today :D 3/9/07 i didnt realise she had had them,she had ripped out her fur and i thought they would be on their way but i moved the fur and there were the babies!Im new to breeding rabbits,and havea few qiestions to ask!
Firstly how long do i have to wait before i can handle them?
Secondly This is her first litter and im worried she may harm them,is there any way i can prevent this?
And thirdly how do i know if she is definitly looking after the babies?
Thanks so much for taking time to look at this!
Jade x

Answer
hi jade wait until they are moving about which is about 7 days.dont worry about her -they normally kill them just after birth if they are going to. just feed her as normal and let her get on with it -dont expect to see her feed them she will do it when nobody is about.
dave.