Post Pregnancy

Question
My 6 month old Dutch rabbit just gave birth 4 days ago to a litter of 6, 2 have already died I don't know if she is feeding them they are very skinny and there skin is starting to sag, if you could please give me some kind of information on how to help them it would be appreciated. Also the mother rabbit seems to be taking seizure like episodes, she'll be very still then start to shake and her mouth stays open I've never seen her do this before. Again any info would be wonderful. Thank You..Rhonda

Answer
Dear Rhonda,

First off, please read all the information here:

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

The mother bunny may still be trying to give birth to another baby, or she may be having some other trouble related to the pregnancy.  If she is acting distressed this badly, you should get her to a good rabbit vet *immediately*.  Please do not wait!  You can find one here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

And when all is stabilized, please read:

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

Good luck,
Dana