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When the babies are born you shouldn't even touch the baby rabbits because if the mom notices the scent (which is most likely will) it will attack her babies. When they are born keep the with their mother, when they are 6-8 weeks the you can wean the babies and separate them from their mother, you should still keep them a bit warm, otherwise, when they are older get the mother and her babies used to each other again, watch them after putting them together, if they get along they should be fine if they don't get along or bite each other more than 3 times or start to fight, separate them ASAP!
By the time rabbits are 6 to 8 weeks old they should be removed from the Mom's cage (weaned). Every rabbit should have it's own cage by 3 months of age. Just because a rabbit belongs to a certain Mom does not mean that they will get along if put back in with their Mom. Rabbits ARE very territorial and need their own space. A young buck WILL try (and probably succeed) to breed it's Mom. If you had ever seen a rabbit kill another you would never risk it by putting 2 rabbits in the same cage after they both are 3 months old.------ FYI a mother rabbit will not necessarily attack and kill her babies because you look at them, there is a right way to check them so no harm is done. And you should check on them right after they are born to make sure everyone is alive.
It is generally not recommended to house two female rabbits together, especially if one has babies. The non-mother rabbit may harm or stress the mother and her babies. It is best to provide a separate enclosure for the mother and her offspring to ensure their safety and well-being.
No, usually you can't take baby bunnies away from their mom, not until they are weaned (i.e. big enough to eat on their own). Baby rabbits need their mothers to eat from and for warmth. Even though you may mean well for the babies, they really are best with their mom: it can be extremely difficult to hand-rear un-weaned babies and their chance of survival is very low, especially if you don't have experience.
There are cases when the babies should be taken away from their mother -- like when the mother tries to squish them (or eat them, yes it happens, especially in new mothers, ill mothers, and/or mothers under extreme stress). In that case, you can take the babies away but you would have to take extra care of them so they will not die. Put a warming lamp over where you keep them so they wont get cold and you would have to feed them "milk" through a dripper by yourself. The milk you feed to baby rabbits is not cows milk (this will kill them): you have to use a special formula. See the links below for information.
Contact a local authority for help because hand-rearing baby rabbits can vary from case to case (such as a local wildlife rehabber, House Rabbit Society chapter, rabbit rescue group, humane society, animal shelter, "rabbit-savvy" vet, SPCA, government department of animal services, etc.).
Yes, the mother will kill the baby if it is a first-time mom, or if it gets upset in any way. Some mothers always kill their babies.
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Do female rabbits eat their young?
In most cases, female rabbits do not eat their young. However, there are instances where a stressed or inexperienced mother rabbit may eat her babies. It is important to provide a calm and safe environment for the mother rabbit to reduce the likelihood of this behavior.
Can male and female lion head rabbits stay in the same hutch?
If they are, they'll breed, they you get more rabbits. THen they'll breed. Not a good situation.
How many hamster babies can your hamster have?
Most hamsters have 5-7 babies. Last year my 1 year old hamster had 18 babies, They can have up to 24 babies They can have about 2-10 babies maybe even 1. About 5 my hamster and my friends hamster had five babies
How many rabbits in one cage?
It is generally recommended to house one rabbit per cage to prevent territorial issues and ensure each rabbit has enough space and resources to thrive. However, if the cage is large enough and provides ample space and enrichment, it may be possible to house multiple rabbits together under close supervision.
Today for the first time I saw my female rabbit humping her one month old babies Ive seen her humping them throughout the day today Why is she doing this as I am very worried?
Female rabbits hump their babies as a form of dominance behavior, establishing their authority. This behavior can also be a way for the mother rabbit to teach her young ones boundaries as they start exploring their environment. It is a natural behavior in rabbits and not necessarily a cause for concern as long as the babies are not being harmed.
How can you tell witch one of your rabbits had babies when you have more than one female in the same cage?
The mother rabbit will produce milk to feed her babies and if you watch would will be able to identify which female they are sucking on.
Both your rabbits have testicles but they have had babies How does this happen?
Obviously one of the rabbits is a female and not male.
You have 2 female rabbits how do you tell which one had the babies?
DNA testing.
How can you tell when the rabbits that you are breeding when the female rabbits is pregnant?
There are 2 general ways. One is to feel for the babies. When doing this, feel all around her belly, and you are feeling for what feels like Marbles. The other way is to put the female back into the males cage. If she is pregnant, she will refuse the buck. If not, she will then get bred. :-)
Can mice have babies on their own?
As long as there is one male mouse and one female mouse in the same cage there will most likely be babies.
Can you leave another female hamster in the cage after the mother has given birth?
no you cant have two females in the same cage after one has giving birth they will fight over the babies... and the other female might try to eat the new born babies.
I have two female rabbits one of them got pregnant with my friends male rabbit my question is will the baby rabbits be all right with another female around?
It will take around a month until the babies are born. You'll need to separate the female rabbits before she gives birth and until the babies have grown up. You should be able to put them back together after. But the rabbit without babies may get jealous and kill the babies.
If there is two male mouses in a cage and one female mouse gave birth will the males eat or kill the babies?
the males will eat and kill the babies
Do you have to take the male out of the cage as soon as the female has the babies?
DONT TOUCH THE BABIES CUZ THE MOM WILL REJECT THEM I HAD A FRIEND WHO HAD BUNNIES AND THE BUNNY HAD BABIES AND SHE TOUCHED ONE BABY AND THE MOM SHOVED HIM OUT OF THE CAGE AND WOULDNT LET HIM EAT AND HE DIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEED true story
How do rabbits get pregnant without mating?
First, both rabbits must be sexually mature. A doe (female) is taken to the buck's (male) cage/hutch. Courting may occur by one or both rabbits. If a doe is in heat and ready to breed she will allow the buck to mount her. Mating then occurs. The doe is then returned to her cage/hutch and in 28-32 days she will kindle (give birth) to a litter.
How do you deliver baby rabbits?
To breed rabbits, put one male and one female together in a different cage. They have to be at least 6 months old and no older than 2 1/2 years. Keep them in the cage for about 3 hours and then remove them. In weeks you will start noticing she is larger!
Will two female rabbits kill each others baby's as i have two female rabbits in together and both are pregnant and one is already delivering?
No seperate them most likely they will kill each other or each others babies.
