Hey guys, I'm just after some advice for a friend. They took in two rabbits from a friend and were told they were both boys. Upon coming home one day they found a litter of kits Dec 2nd and promptly separated dad from mum and babies. Roughly 29 days on, mum is building another nest and they suspect she is about to give birth again.
With kits that are only just over 4 weeks old, what is recommended to be done? I'm assuming the kits should be separated from mum before she has her new litter, apparently they are eating solid food well. Is it possible to hold mum to let the previous litter feed from her once every couple of days to help support their growth and immune system, or is this not recommended? I know that kits weaned too early can have gut issues and are at risk of Coccidiosis which is why I'm wondering whether it's possible to still have an odd supplemental feed from mum. I also assume that the kits can't be kept with mum because she may get defensive about her new litter, or the previous kits may accidentally harm the new kits.
Any advice is much appreciated.
With kits that are only just over 4 weeks old, what is recommended to be done? I'm assuming the kits should be separated from mum before she has her new litter, apparently they are eating solid food well. Is it possible to hold mum to let the previous litter feed from her once every couple of days to help support their growth and immune system, or is this not recommended? I know that kits weaned too early can have gut issues and are at risk of Coccidiosis which is why I'm wondering whether it's possible to still have an odd supplemental feed from mum. I also assume that the kits can't be kept with mum because she may get defensive about her new litter, or the previous kits may accidentally harm the new kits.
Any advice is much appreciated.