Baby Rabbit Care Tips - Critical Guide For Raising Rabbits The Proper Way

Baby rabbit care is basically a simple task
because the mothers of these animals originally
take over with regards to the actual
nursing. There is not much problem with
food though most owners think that mother
rabbits don't feed their young because they
don't see them nursing the infants after
birth.The only preparation that a rabbit owner
needs to take care of comes with the preparation
of the litter, the nest, and keeping the
temperature suitable for the baby.

The reality, however, is that the mothers only
feed the babies once a day and between 12
midnight to 5 am so most owners just don't see
the deed done. When it comes to caring for
rabbits, other food shouldn't be introduced to
the babies if the owner is not sure that they
haven't been fed. One indication to know that
the baby has already been fed is when its
temperature is warm and has a little round
belly.

Baby rabbit care also includes creating a nest
comfortable for them. A simple box can be lined
with hay or any soft material to cushion the
babies. Using newspaper is not recommended
though because the mother has a tendency of
removing the lining and placing them back again
so hay or wood shredding are easier to use. In
baby rabbit care, the mother should already be
settled on the nest 28 days after their breeding
period. Once the babies are born, maintain the
cleanliness of the nest by regularly replacing
the linings.

Even though it is very unlikely for the mother
to not feed their babies, baby rabbit care also
demand the owner to feed the babies sometimes if
the babies are not being nursed. The meals can be
administered to the babies by using a sterile
oral syringe or eye dropper. One must be careful
in feeding though, because the baby may choke if
the quantity is too much.

Cleaning in baby rabbit care, on the other hand,
should only be done only if the mother is not
around to do it because babies are more
comfortable if they have their own parent
touching them. In cases when the mother is
absent though, a cotton ball slightly moistened
with warm water should be used and the strokes
should start from between the front legs of the
baby down to the bottom pair. Baby rabbits
usually open their eyes after 10 days but if
they still have it closed even after 12 days,
they should be brought to the vet immediately.

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Find out the correct way of baby rabbit cares the
first time and avoid having to make painful
mistakes that beginner rabbit owner's are prone
too. Separate yourself from the average rabbit
owner who will end up harming their rabbits
without knowing it and you could learn more tips
on baby rabbit care from the guide here:
http://www.howtoraiserabbits.com

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