KeltonB
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone,
I had a surprise litter on March 12 by Sophia, one of three bunnies I adopted the week before. More info at this thread: http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f27/surprise-litter-hope-i-did-right-thing-73759/
The babies all seem to be doing well and things are happening right on schedule. Today, I moved their nest out of Sophia's box, cut the edges down for easy in/out, and set up their food, hay and water dishes. I baby-proofed the bottom of the pen up to 9" to prevent the little ones from slipping out. I also moved Sophia's food, water and hay up into her box to keep the babies out. One problem though, Sophia seems to prefer the babies' alfalfa hay and pellets to her timothy ones. Should it be okay to let her have alfalfa until the babies are weaned?
Here are a couple of photos (I took tons!) as well as a view of the pen layout. I'd appreciate any feedback on ways I might improve it/make it safer.
Thanks!
Kelton
I had a surprise litter on March 12 by Sophia, one of three bunnies I adopted the week before. More info at this thread: http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f27/surprise-litter-hope-i-did-right-thing-73759/
The babies all seem to be doing well and things are happening right on schedule. Today, I moved their nest out of Sophia's box, cut the edges down for easy in/out, and set up their food, hay and water dishes. I baby-proofed the bottom of the pen up to 9" to prevent the little ones from slipping out. I also moved Sophia's food, water and hay up into her box to keep the babies out. One problem though, Sophia seems to prefer the babies' alfalfa hay and pellets to her timothy ones. Should it be okay to let her have alfalfa until the babies are weaned?
Here are a couple of photos (I took tons!) as well as a view of the pen layout. I'd appreciate any feedback on ways I might improve it/make it safer.
Thanks!
Kelton