Here's how it works:
* Nursing: Rabbit mothers have special mammary glands that produce milk. Their kits (baby rabbits) nurse directly from their mother's teats.
* Frequency: Mothers nurse their kits several times a day, usually in the early morning and evening.
* Nest: Rabbits usually build nests in burrows or sheltered locations. They keep their kits in the nest for the first few weeks of their life.
* Weaning: The weaning process starts around 3-4 weeks of age, when kits begin to eat solid food alongside their mother's milk.
* Milk composition: Rabbit milk is incredibly rich in nutrients and antibodies that help their kits grow and fight off infections.
It's important to remember that rabbits are prey animals, and their young are vulnerable to predators. The mother rabbit plays a crucial role in keeping her kits safe and nourished until they are strong enough to fend for themselves.