I went out this morning only to find that all six remaining rabbit kits had gotten out of the nest box last night and died from cold exposure.
It makes me very sad and I feel as though I failed them.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Sad sad news
About The Farm
- Diana
- Roxboro, North Carolina, United States
- Thane’s Neck Farm is a small family farm whose inhabitants are trying to live the quiet life as self-sustainably as they can. The animal menagerie is raised for food, fiber and companionship. Organically grown fruit, veggies and herbs feed the family and often the animals too. The children are also raised naturally and enjoy learning all they need here on the farm.
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3 comments:
Aww...(((hugs))) thats rough. Its not your fault though, just something that happens sometimes I guess.
I dont know much about farming (I want to farm though..oh how I want to farm) so how often do Rabbits have babies? Maybe the next litter will go better without the cold? Or are predators a problem too??
Thanks for the support!
Rabbits are pregnant about 31-32 days. As induced ovulators they normally breed and become pregnant whenever bucks and does get together for even a short time (hours). My pair had been living together for over four months with no success. I must admit I assumed one of them was infertile and because they seemed to enjoy each others company so much I just left them together in the same hutch.
I was very surprised to find the doe had kindled a litter of 7 kits last week! I was not wanting a mid-winter litter as the rabbits do live outside year round.
I am sad I lost this litter but it wasn't intentionaly planned. For now I am keeping the buck and doe seperate and will put them together again maybe the beginning of March.
Aww, well lets see what happens in March! Could you post photos of the kits? I bet they are sweet!
Do you raise rabbits for food?
Im sorry that the first litter didn't make it. Im sure the next one will do well, especially now that the rabbits know what to do when together *wink*
((hugs))
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