Life goes on…

It is kind of quiet without Little Miracle. No early morning feedings and warming up to do. I feel a little awkward at times. But I have some other pressing issues that bugs me to death.

First of all, I am preparing for Noob to kindle. It has been really frustrating. I could feel kicks in her tummy but the kits are not emerging anytime soon. And she soiled her nest box again today for the 3rd time since I placed the nest box in.

Another issue is with Noob’s damp vent area. I would need to get some powder to dry it up and give it a good clean. I sure hope that it is not Urinary Tract Infection as that would be a long term problem. I could not afford to cull any of my foundation buns as I do not have many choices.

I hope by drying up the vent area she would be more comfortable and it would not bug me anymore. I hate to be faced with issues when it comes to my rabbits. One after another problem and it is taking a toll on my patience. LOL.

But, life goes on…

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  1. Tammy's avatar Tammy

    I have some advice hope it is helpful but probably won’t make you feel any better. Have you heard the expression “breeding like rabbits”. An old expression that came around due to a rabbits ability to breed frequently and successfully. I think where you may be failing is in your kindness. Although rabbits are great companion creatures the also like to be alone during nesting, delivery and in the postpartum period for at least a couple of weeks. They are easily stressed at this time. If they become agitated for any reason they will kill their young. They do this by biting them, trampling them, removing them from the nest to freeze and so on. The same will happen if you handle the kits or remove nesting material too often. Your sent will transfer to the babies and the doe will reject them. Also once a doe begins a pattern of rejecting her kits this will likely not change. Another cause of rejection may also be a doe who has had too many or frequent litters. To me it is torture on both you and the doe to watch what happens. Move on to another doe. Best of luck to you!

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