Nest fur?

[MousQwene]

I would like to change the nest of my doe's babies, but I'm wondering if I should do that and, if it's ok, do I try to save the fur?

 

[Bo B Bunny]

How old are they? why does it need changed?

 

[MousQwene]

They are almost two weeks old. I just was thinking that it can't be too hygienic for them to be crawling around in a nest that they've also been urinating in.

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

I usually don't clean it out until 3 weeks. By then, you can dump it and just replace the nest with bedding.

 

[Jenson]

You shouldn't really need to change it at this point, the kits will naturally move over a few inches and take the nest with them if it's gets dirty and you can change the bedding around it. If you really feel you have to clean it you can put the kits and nest in a box and scrape out the bedding and any wet hair on the bottom and replace it but save as much of the original nest as possible. Wash your hands first and then give the doe a good rub over, you also might want to take her out while you are moving the nest about but some does don't mind. However, as long as it's not wet and it smells clean you'd be better off waiting a little while longer.