Daffy
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Hi all, we've 4 bunnies in total, 3 lionhead andone rex. We bought Roxy and schumi 3 months ago, both fromthe same litter and were told they were both female. Theyhave been happily sharing the same run and hutch up until yesterdaywhen Roxy had her first litter of 6 kits :?We know nothingabout breeding rabbits and are totally unprepared for this. Icalled the vet for advice whichwas basically check themperiodically to make sure all is ok and let the mum get on withit. I'd feel happier if they were in the house and we couldkeep a closer eye on them but mum gets nervous whenever someone entersthe garden so I don't know how she'd react if we interferred with hernest. She has made her nest in an enclosed area but it is onthe ground. She dug a shallow dip and lined it with furpulled out of her abdomen. The area is secure. I'm frightenedto look in or check the kits too much in case she rejectsthem. They all look to be being fed by mum and she is doingwell. She is fine with us as long as we don't look to begoing into her nest, then she gets a bit agitated. I'm notsure if we should be changing her diet while she is nursing or not. Dadhas been moved into a run alongside mum and the kids and she is doingher best to break out and be with him. I've recovered fromthe shock a bit and now its happened I'm really excited aboutit. I'd just like some advice to enable me to do the bestthing for mum and kits. All advice gratefully recieved,thanks :bunnydance: