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Kaden

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2 nights ago my Tort dutch doe gave birth to 5 babies. However, her nest does not look that great to me. Earlier the babies were close to the middle now they are at the front. Is this ok or should something be done if so what? Are the babies ok where ever they are? Does temp. affect where they are in the box? Are they moving on there own or is she pushing them to where she wants them? I am unsure of this situation and don't if it is ok.
 
Can you post some pictures? Im no expert but i have raised some kits. The kits will move around the nest depending on their temperature. they will wiggle to where it a comfortable temperature for them.
@Preitler, @zuppa , @majorv, and @Julie&Bunnies are quite knowledgeable about baby bunnies. They have really helped me, hopefully they can help you too.
 
They are at the very front.
 

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The kits are most protected in the back of the nestbox. With them in the front the doe could accidentally step on them when getting in to nurse. I would make an indentation in the back and place them in the hole, surrounded by moms hair. They most likely ended up in the front because they will move to where the doe is in search of her milk.
 
You can move them back to the back of the box. Sometimes the kits will end up in the front of the nestbox during nursing
 

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