Help Needed Doe died (kits still alive)

[Myke]

My doe had 5 live kits Wednesday. This morning (Friday) one of the kits was dead. This afternoon my wife went out to check on them and the nest box was tipped over, the doe was laying still, my wife asked the doe why she knocked the nest box over and the doe squealed and by the time I got out there she was dead. Her belly was twitching, like maybe there was a kit still inside, but she was definitely expired. My wife is traumatized to say the least. Went to PetSmart and got kitten milk replacer. It is 11.1 Kcal per Tbs. Is there anything else we should be giving the kits? She looked online and the site she found said 5 cc's fed once a day? How many CC's per Tbs?
Thanks
Myke

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

I wish I could help you! I do not know, but hopefully someone can help you. Sorry that you lost her.

 

[elevan]

There are approximately 5 milliliters (ml or cc) per teaspoon and 15 ml per tablespoon

 

[Myke]

Thanks,
It took a minute, but they are starting to eat. One peed on me. My daughter thought that was pretty funny.

 

[treeclimber233]

when you feed them they will probably want to eat lying on their back (the way they eat with the mother hovering over them). Also make sure to wipe them with a wet cloth or paper towel when they are eating. They are unable to pee without this stimulation (unless they are absolutely bursting). you should also feed them until their belly is rounded and firm regardless how much/llittle that is. Too much food is as dangerous as too little. Good luck. Raising baby bunnies is a lot of fun

 

[yankee'n'moxie]

How are they doing??

 

[Myke]

They all died. Wife was heartbroken but we have another litter due this weekend

 

[ILuvSheep]

Do you know what killed the mom?

Sorry for your loss

 

[yankee'n'moxie]

Oh... I'm so sorry! I was hoping for a good turnout.... But most litters don't make it, when they have to be raised by humans. Hope your wife is doing OK, it can be devastating, and it doesn't get a lot easier...

 

[ILuvSheep]

Was this a cat, or a rabbit? Sorry i feel dumb...