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Post by Cassidy on Jul 1, 2010 15:10:15 GMT -5
I only have 1 baby left We are giving him KMR and he seems to be taking it pretty good. I was wondering if baby bunnies can survive on kitten replacement milk? How often do I have to give it to him and how much? I'm going to have to do this until I can find a foster home for him (someone near me with a litter) or maybe even until he can eat solids. But I really want him to live so please help!
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Post by Jesse L on Jul 1, 2010 21:57:31 GMT -5
They cant have kitten forumla - i think the best thing i heard was evaporated milk. Although a kit that young, chances are it will not live anyways.
Why cant you leave it with its mom? Or flip its mom upside down and let it nurse off her a few times a day and then bring it in the house to keep it warm? Mom rabbits only feed their babies like twice a day - for 5 - 10 mins each. Can you do that morning and night? Just flip her over and let it nurse off her?
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Post by Cassidy on Jul 1, 2010 22:00:47 GMT -5
He's been drinking the KMR so far though. And he has a fat tummy. Right now he is sleeping on a warmed up rice pillow. He seems to be doing fine. I can't put him back with his mom because then he will be eaten! And plus I checked and the mom isn't even producing milk. So I can't nurse him off of her... I just give him the milk often. Why can't bunnies drink kitten replacement milk? I've rescued wild baby bunnies and and gave them the same stuff until they were big enough to let go!
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Post by Jesse L on Jul 2, 2010 9:22:08 GMT -5
There is different nutrients that rabbits need than a cat And thats good - good luck
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Post by Cassidy on Jul 2, 2010 13:00:25 GMT -5
Well then what can I feed him? And I heard KMR is for other animals too other than cats. xD Day 3 and he's still alive, and very active I really hope he makes it, he will be ADORABLE, and I would probably keep him as my only Mini Rex.
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Post by Jesse L on Jul 2, 2010 21:35:57 GMT -5
Search google, or just keep feeding that if he is doing well on it - its harder on them to keep changing than it is to be on a certain milk.
I think evaporated milk is good for them.
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Post by Cassidy on Jul 2, 2010 21:42:00 GMT -5
Yeah I did look it up this morning. It actually said use KMR! So I was happy. Right now until he is a week old he needs 2 mL twice a day. His 3rd night and he's going strong!
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