My moms run from their babies a lot. I think you are right that they just nurse a few times a day so most of what we see is them avoiding the babies. I've only been breeding rabbits for about eight months so maybe someone with more experience can answer your question. Sounds like everyone is...
I would not hold out much hope for the survival of your last kit. Many first time moms loose their litters to neglect. I started my rabbitry with five does and they all lost their first litters. I would breed her again right away if she were mine. I've heard the three strikes rule on moms many...
Calf manna is a pellet that is available at all feed stores. I get mine at Tractor Supply. I do give 1/4 cup in addition to regular feed. All my pregnant does have done great on it. I continue it till I begin to wean.
Wow! Congratulations to you and your sister. Great start with your new does. Sounds like they are going to be good moms. The blood spotting sounds consistent with my experience. It takes a day or two for moms milk to completely come in and I bet your babies are all already starting to get full...
Ive had a lot better luck at getting healthy kits and moms by giving my pregnant does 1/4 cup of calf manna each day after they are bred. I continue this until kits are weaned.
If she were my doe I would leave them alone and let nature take its course. All of my does lost their first two litters but are now very good moms. I would not have the time nor the patience to try to hold a full grown doe on her back twice a day for enough time for kits to nurse. But then I am...