- Provide a secluded and comfortable nesting area:
Make sure the nesting box is in a quiet and dark place, away from any potential disturbances. Line it with soft materials such as hay or straw to provide comfort and insulation.
- Check on the babies frequently:
Keep a close eye on the babies to monitor their health and well-being. If the mother rabbit is not nursing or caring for them, you may need to intervene and provide supplemental care.
- Offer the mother rabbit food and water:
Ensure that the mother rabbit has access to fresh food and water at all times. Provide her with a variety of nutritious foods, such as hay, pellets, and vegetables, to support her milk production and overall health.
- Avoid handling the babies too much:
Resist the urge to handle the babies excessively, as this may cause the mother rabbit to reject them.
- Encourage the mother rabbit to bond with her babies: Try placing the mother rabbit and the babies together for short periods to allow them to bond.
- Monitor for signs of nesting behavior:
Keep an eye out for signs that the mother rabbit is starting to build a nest. If she begins collecting hay or straw and making a nest-like structure, this is a positive sign that she may be ready to care for her babies.
- Consider fostering the babies: If the mother rabbit continues to neglect her babies, you may need to consider fostering them with a foster mother rabbit or bottle feeding them yourself. This will ensure they receive the proper care and nutrition they need to survive.