Bunnies Update

New bunnies update now that they left the nest

The new baby bunnies have now moved out of the nest. Now they are hopping around the hutch. I was shocked when I noticed they are running all three levels of the hutch. I thought for sure I was going to need to add a cover so they would not fall down the openings. But they showed me.

With the bunnies hopping all over the place, it has drawn the attention of some of the other animals. Now I have Sid hiding and stalking the hutch. He is very interested in the little ones.

Sid looking at the new bunnies — Sid interested in the new bunnies

This was the most shocking as I never had an issue with him and the adult rabbits. I guess we are running low on mice for him to hunt.

Barn cat looking at baby bunnies — Sid intrigued still with the new bunnies

Also they have gathered Chatty’s attention. Now he has always worried me with the rabbits. I have seen him stalk them from day one. He will sit on top of the rabbit run waiting for a chance to attack. Chatty surprised me when we opened the hutch to fill the hay feeders. He was very genital with the two adult rabbits. First thing he did was give Val a kiss and then he wanted to pet them. Yea, I thought this was strange as well.

Luckily Lucy, Mr. Purr, and Tiny have not shown too much interest in the baby bunnies yet. The babies are the cutest little things. I find it hard to describe them. They are a small rabbit with stubby ears, scrubby fluff balls. The little ones are very active and rambunctious one moment then they are huddled and napping in a instant. They are now starting to forage for hay and starting to drink from the waterier. These little ones are growing so fast!

Cat petting the rabbits — I can pets too!

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November 3, 2017February 21, 2019

Look who’s hopping now! Baby Bunnies

Surprise! Baby Bunnies

Now this is the biggest surprise I have had in a very long time. I know the ducklings, but this really knocked my back. I was cleaning out the rabbit hutch and noticed that in the main three tiered area, which normally never has droppings, was building up a good amount of poop. So I cleaned each tier. Then I open the “Hide box”, area that has no windows. New born bunnies I find a big nest and it was moving! I looked down and I saw a bunch of baby rats!! Just kidding they were baby bunnies (Kits) but I was in shock at first as I did not know what it was and how. We always believed they were females and sexed them ourselves as well as the breeders.

We found that Bell was the mother and Val was the father. Of course we are wondering what to do now. They already look to be a week old and the mother can be pregnant again within hours of giving birth. We do not want to have 5000 bunnies. Well maybe we do, but most diffidently do not have a big enough hutch for that many. They do have the bunny mansion ( 😉 Not the one in LA.)

We know we have to build yet another addition to the hutch to keep the babies from falling down the ramps.

Bunny Mansion

I built the screened room with droppings pan on the third level, it is almost identical to the first floor addition. Now the hutch is 7 foot wide but 6 foot tall and 2 foot deep.

The hoppers

Now that we have a secure area for the new little ones they are about 15 days old and just starting to open their eyes. This is when I was able to get the full count on just how many babies their are. We lucked out and only have four little ones. A typical litter is between 4 and 12 babies. 14 day old Bunnies But we are not out of the woods yet. Bell may have another litter soon. She needs to nurse these for 8 weeks and may give birth to another litter in the meantime. This is why we are getting Val neutered ASAP. One to stop the reproduction and secondly is for Bell’s health. She should not give back to back births.

With the addition in place and the little ones are fluffing out. They are becoming more adventurous. All of them are exploring outside of the nest for short periods and it is just one of the cutest things. Baby bunny with its parents They are so small and three look like their dad, Val, a rex mix and one is a spitting image of their mother Val. This little one is just so darling with its little lion mane.

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May 5, 2017February 21, 2019

We have new Bunnies!!

We have adopted new 8 week old bunnies! Both are females. Of course we have the cutest Lion head mix Bella. She is very docile and friendly. She love to cuddle and mow the grass.

Rex Bunny and a Lionhead bunny in a hutch. bunnies

Here, they are in their new home which will eventually be added to the three tier hutch.

Rex Bunny and a Lionhead bunny with a bucket of grain. bunnies

They have found the Llama grain!!

Rex Bunny on a bucket of Grain, bunnies

Above you will see Valerie, she is part rex and has very soft velvet fur. But don’t let the cuteness fool you! She is an escape artist. She likes to push the door open and go for a hop.

We have had them for about 3 weeks now and they are eating more than our 10lbs Rabbit Elvis. They love fresh cut grass or to play in the outdoor run. Valerie, Val, loves to climb up to your shoulders and look for more food. But it is Bella, Bell, who will sit on your chest and give you kisses.

I am confident that they will have a blast this summer! Now only if I could find a way to attach an outdoor run to the hutch…..;)

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