How you can help a female rabbit giving birth?
Before the birth
- Provide the rabbit with a comfortable and quiet nesting box. The box should be made of wood or cardboard, and it should be at least 12 inches wide, 18 inches long, and 6 inches high.
- Line the nesting box with hay, straw, or shredded paper. Make sure the bedding is clean and dry.
- Place the nesting box in a warm, draft-free area of the house.
- Give the rabbit plenty of water and hay.
During the birth
- Do not disturb the rabbit during the birth. She will instinctively know what to do.
- If the birth is taking a long time or the rabbit is in distress, you may need to call a veterinarian.
After the birth
- Once the kittens are born, check to make sure they are all healthy. They should be pink and active, and they should be nursing from the mother.
- If any of the kittens are not healthy, you may need to call a veterinarian.
- Keep the nesting box clean and dry.
- Provide the mother with plenty of food and water.
- Give the kittens plenty of time to bond with their mother and siblings.
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