Newborn Rabbits

sugarsmummy · 03-11-2016, 01:46 PM

Yesterday my rabbit, Lily had 4 babies. I keep checking on them to make sure they're alive and not cold or anything. I just checked on them...only 3 there?! I'm assuming she's eaten it...but why? I just can't wrap my head around why she would eat it...

Has anyone got any experience with this?

peasypea · 03-11-2016, 02:46 PM

Is she young? I've had a very young rabbit (accidental litter) eat them in the first couple of days.

sugarsmummy · 03-11-2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by peasypea

Is she young? I've had a very young rabbit (accidental litter) eat them in the first couple of days.

She's six months old now so a good age for breeding. I think the kit may have died as it was grayer and less active than the others

AmityvilleHams · 03-11-2016, 03:17 PM

She probably knew better than you that the kit was not necessarily going to live that well.Mothers really do know best sometimes,and while it is sad hopefully the others have a great life and stay healthy and strong!

CMB · 03-12-2016, 12:38 AM

Don't disturb the nest/mum. Like hamsters, if they are disturbed often or stressed they can kill/eat the babies. Wait until the babies leave the nest before any touching/handling.

If you had the male in with her when she gave birth then she may be pregnant again as once the last baby is born the adults will usually mate again.