Rabbit

Desired sizes for Flemish Giants AGE TARGET WEIGHT (pounds) EAR LENGTH 4 months 4mo 1wk 4mo 2wk 4mo 3wk 8.0 – 9.25 9.25 – 9.50… Read More »How Big Is A 4 Month Old Flemish Giant Rabbit?

Mother rabbits are fiercely protective of their babies. Weak, slow, and helpless, their eyes don’t even open until almost a week after birth, making them… Read More »Are Rabbits Protective Of Their Babies?

The nests — comprised of shallow depressions in the ground and covered with dry grass or fur — will house rabbits until they’re about three… Read More »How Long Do Baby Rabbits Stay In The Ground?

Newborn rabbits wiggle and make mewing noises to stimulate their mother to care for them. You shouldn’t get a chance to witness this, because they… Read More »Do Newborn Rabbits Make Noise?

Along with straw and hay, she might also crave vegetables and pellets. A mother with access to all the nutrition she needs will recover quickly… Read More »What Should A Mother Rabbit Eat After Giving Birth?

30 min. The first and second stages of labor in rabbits occur almost simultaneously as parturition typically lasts 30 min (7). Kits are typically born… Read More »How Long Is A Rabbit In Labor?

If a rabbit considers the nest to be compromised, she will abandon it. Wild rabbits fear humans as much as any other predator. The rabbit… Read More »Will A Mother Rabbit Look For A Lost Baby?

Advise the caregiver to check once a day to determine if the mother is feeding her babies, and if so, do not disturb too much… Read More »How Often Should I Check On Baby Rabbits?

Gentle handling of baby rabbits can begin when they’re about ten days old. How long after birth can you touch baby rabbits? Giving birth and… Read More »How Long After A Rabbit Gives Birth Can You Touch The Babies?

Antifreeze is sweet tasting so attracts animals to drink it. Sadly, once consumed crystals start to formulate within the kidneys, sending the animal into renal… Read More »Is Antifreeze Poisonous To Rabbits?