New Rabbit Owners, Tips Needed
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Augustus&HazelGrace
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Do you know what breed they are if not then can you post a picture. This will help in knowing what type of housing is needed.
They look really tiny! I'm no breed expert but maybe netherland dwarf??
The real difficulty is starting with more than one baby. All babies get along, but once hormones kick in, all that can change. They will need to be separated before hormones kick in and remain separated until all are fixed. After they've healed, you could try to see if all 3 can bond together at the same time (hopefully there is no more than 1 male for this to work). Some trios work, some don't. Some pair bonds work, some don't.
I'm afraid starting with babies just isn't the ideal way to try to get a bonding.
You can see some housing options at this site. Within a couple weeks, though, you'll need separate housing for each of them. A vet can tell you when he's willing to spay or neuter (vets vary in what age/weight they are willing to perform surgery). Males need about 6 weeks minimum after surgery before bonding can begin. Females need time for spay to heal before bonding. So they will each need to be in separate housing for several months.
The real difficulty is starting with more than one baby. All babies get along, but once hormones kick in, all that can change. They will need to be separated before hormones kick in and remain separated until all are fixed. After they've healed, you could try to see if all 3 can bond together at the same time (hopefully there is no more than 1 male for this to work). Some trios work, some don't. Some pair bonds work, some don't.
I'm afraid starting with babies just isn't the ideal way to try to get a bonding.
You can see some housing options at this site. Within a couple weeks, though, you'll need separate housing for each of them. A vet can tell you when he's willing to spay or neuter (vets vary in what age/weight they are willing to perform surgery). Males need about 6 weeks minimum after surgery before bonding can begin. Females need time for spay to heal before bonding. So they will each need to be in separate housing for several months.
Augustus&HazelGrace
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They definitely have the heads and ears of Netherlands. If you have a rural king or something close to that, I know rural king sells $40 cages that include feeders water bottles and a bowl, this would be great for separating them at the beginning, probably your cheapest option if you don't already have the supplies, although if you already have the supplies then they also sell the cages by themselves. You will have to put it together either way so you will have to get wire clip clamps.
It’s kind of hard to tell that young what breed they’ll be. Did you have a chance to see the parents?
The least expensive option would probably be a cage that connects to an xpen you would get for a dog. You may want to look into getting the rabbits spayed or neutered, or else the rabbits will start to fight or breed. The cage size should be twice the size of the rabbit when they are laying down all the way, so probably about 2 feet by 2 feet for them now, but you will need to expand as they get bigger. Keeping them inside would be the best option for both the rabbit and you, because outdoor cages tend to be very small and also break easily. If you need anymore information on caring for those little guys, try visiting rabbit.org, or asking more questions on here. Good luck with your new companions!
