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baby rabbits... need help

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Question
i just found 5 baby rabbits in my what was supposed to be 2 girl pet rabbits cage. i need general info on what to do to help them live. i removed the male b/c ive heard he will it them is that true?  i made a box for them with a towel and her fur.. will they stay warm? will they suffocate? need answers.. anything will help .    thanks

Answer
Hi Tiffany,
  ok,you did the right thing by removing the dad...he wouldn't necessarily harm them but will mate with the female again,as soon as 1 hour after her giving birth and you would be stuck with a big problem!
 give the mother a nest box in the cage,she should have probably made her own nest,so put her nest into the nest box. Once you've done this,theres nothing more for you to do other than feed mom well,give her water at all times because she will be thirsty from feeds.  There's nothing else to do,leaving them alone is very important,you don't want to interfere too much with the nest ect because it can turn the mother off her young and she could reject them.  Also know that she will only feed her babies once a day in the beginning so don't be alarmed if she's not paying much attention to them,this is normal.
 Other than that,good luck and enjoy !
  Elizabeth