When do I wean?
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HankHanky
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Hi CFrench,
I suggest that you wean the kits at six to eight weeks of age. I wouldplace them in a cage togeter for a week or two and from there placethem into their own quarters. Be sure to give them plenty of grasshaythroughout the transition from mothers milk to solid feed. NO Veggiesuntill they are at least five months old. Then only as an ocassionaltreat. Everything a rabbit needs in contained in a qualitynutritionally balanced pelleted rabbit feed Grasshay and water. Waterbeing the most important part of the diet. Grasshay is necessary forthe long-fiber which will scrub the hindgut and prevent wool/furblock.Rolled Oats are a very good first feed for weanlings. Best of luck withyour little ones.
Dennis,C.V.R.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/crescentvalley
I suggest that you wean the kits at six to eight weeks of age. I wouldplace them in a cage togeter for a week or two and from there placethem into their own quarters. Be sure to give them plenty of grasshaythroughout the transition from mothers milk to solid feed. NO Veggiesuntill they are at least five months old. Then only as an ocassionaltreat. Everything a rabbit needs in contained in a qualitynutritionally balanced pelleted rabbit feed Grasshay and water. Waterbeing the most important part of the diet. Grasshay is necessary forthe long-fiber which will scrub the hindgut and prevent wool/furblock.Rolled Oats are a very good first feed for weanlings. Best of luck withyour little ones.
Dennis,C.V.R.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny2/crescentvalley
bluebird
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If you are in no hurry to wean i leave them 8 toten weeks.Sometimes i leave does in with the mother longer. but takeout any bucks so they dont breed their mother.bluebird
