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Can Newborn Rabbits Be Touched?
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You should not touch the newborn rabbits. Their mother can identify human scent and if you touch her babies, she might refuse to take care of them. However, domestic rabbits are used to human beings and can rarely reject her babies.
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1. Build a nest box for the mother and newborn rabbits. Cardboard boxes that are approximately 12-by-14 inches work well. 2. Cut small holes in the bottom of the box to allow for
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If the mother rabbit is not feeding her kits, you may need to take over feeding. If after two days of the rabbits being born you are certain the mother has not fed them and the baby
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1. Fold a towel and place it in the bottom of a cardboard box. Lay three more towels on top of it. Place a layer of soft pet nesting wool on top of the towels. 2. Place the newborn
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1. Moisten a cotton ball with warm water. 2. Stroke the baby rabbit's underside gently with the damp cotton ball. Start between the front legs and work your way down to near the anus
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