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Yay!!! It's a great sign that they are moving about this early in life, but keep an eye on any smaller ones, so they don't get trampled.

If the kits are introduced to it gradually, in small amounts, it isn't as bad. But be sure they also eat plenty of hay and other dry food. Too much greens can cause diarrea, which is often fatal in kits. I'm a bit more wary of greens than most, because my first couple rabbits got sick because of...

Forced feedings rarely, if ever, work. If you havent been watching the kits for the whole 24 hrs, you dont know if they have eaten or not. Rabbits only feed their kits a few times a day. You may have checked up on them just before feeding time. But, just in case, check the dam. Turn her over and...

If was neurological, there is still one good side- it is less likely to be as contagious. So, unlike with snuffles, you won't lose your whole litter to it.

Welcome to BYH!!! I've just got rabbits, so sorry, can't really help:(. But i hope your feeding experiments work out!

Has she kindled yet? Bringing the cage in is a great idea, especially if the bad weather could be stressful for her.

Welcome from NY!!! We'd love to see pictures of your goats, and feel free to ask questions to all the goat people!

Yay!!! Your broken black seems to have good markings. Your doe Charlotte may be having a false pregnancy. Watch for defensive behavior, fur pulling, nest making, etc, and breeding after that. If all else fails, try a forced mating.

The kits are adorable!!! They seem to be growing very nicely. Ella is a super first time dam.

Welcome to BYH!!! Your goats and their housing is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

Your NZ has BEAUTIFUL coloring. If her kits look as good as she does, you should consider showing.

Check the manure for worm eggs or worms themselves. Generally, rabbits with parasites look sick and act sick. Also check your rabbitry for mice, chipmunks, etc. They could be eating the rabbits food. Free feeding is why your does are fat. Rabbits do not usually know when to stop eating. In some...

Welcome from NY!!!

Welcome from Norhern NY!!! Syracuse is nice. I bought my rabbits around there. LaManchas are great dairy goats. Twins can have problems during delivery. Were both the bucks okay? I hope your Easter kid or kids turn out great! What do you keep Angoras for? They are great for fiber, but are a...

Yay!!! Thats a great first litter. Many first litters have complications, regardless of the rabbit's weight. Try brushing her. You can use the fur for her nest. Another box may confuse her, or cause her to abandon the kits, but you could give it a shot and moniter her behavior. You may want to...

Steel is awesome. You can get some, well, unexpected colors from steels, depending on what the rabbit's parents, grandparents, etc., are. But, as long as you don't end up with a DQ color/pattern or a color/pattern you don't want, it isn't all bad.

Checkered giants are beautiful! They are a lot of fun to watch being shown, because they are a running breed. Ella doesn't look too overweight, but definately keep her feed restricted. Obesity cam cause kindling complications. You should get some extra-big bunnies from this litter, but if you...

Its hard to decide how often to check nest boxes. You don't want to let dead ones sit in the nest, but you don't want to bother the dam, either. For nights when in gets close to or below freezing, bringing the kits and dam inside is a good idea. I've heard that heatlamps work, too. Good luck on...

You will, eventually. Most likely, the kits you have have a recessive red or chestnut gene.

Yay!!! Talking to the breeder is a great opportunity to learn about your rabbit. Checking the rabbit's parents and siblings is great. You can check for any defects, and look at colors. Pedigrees can only tell you so much! Thats very normal. It can be caused by a diet rich in sugar, especially...