Friday, May 14, 2010

What is the youngest reasonable age that a baby rabbit can be adopted?

I am looking to adopt a baby rabbit from a reputable breeder. I am wondering what is the youngest age that a good breeder will allow a baby rabbit to be adopted.What is the youngest reasonable age that a baby rabbit can be adopted?
Baby rabbits (';kits';) should definitely not be separated from their mother until at least six weeks of age, and eight weeks of age is much better. The longer they stay with their mother, they healthier they'll be, and the longer they'll live. This is because, before six to eight weeks of age, they haven't developed the necessary flora in their guts to live a long and healthy life ... they need to stay with their mother until six to eight weeks of age. This site confirms all this -


http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriseli鈥?/a>


I quote -


'; Babies who are weaned younger than 8 weeks suffer a very high risk of enteritis (inflammation of the intestinal lining, resulting in fatal diarrhea), especially when stressed (as by the separation from family and introduction into a new home!). Don't subject the babies to an early death simply because they are ';cute'; at four weeks, and more appealing to potential adopters. A serious adopter will not mind waiting until the baby is fully weaned and ready to start life away from mama.';


Check out this article, it gives you lots more info on baby bunns, too!





Very best of luck!What is the youngest reasonable age that a baby rabbit can be adopted?
Most states won't let you have a pet younger than eight weeks old. Why are you buying from a breeder? There are plenty of rabbits in shelters that need homes. Check out http://www.rabbit.org for a local chapter.
as soon as it can be weened from the mother


it will have to be able to take food on its own


most will not release a babe if you have to feed with a bottle


for that you would need some friend that has a litter at home


but if the little one can drink water %26amp; munch a few pellets OK


make sure you find out what shots a rabbit needs


tthere is a fever that they can pass on to us


I think it comes from ticks


very common
baby rabbits are very fragile and need lots of care. If you are a first timer, I'd say you should wait til it's maybe amonth or two old, three would be good too.
Babies should be at least 8 weeks old. By this age they should be fully weaned and eating hay and pellets just fine.





If you are planning on hitting that Pomona show, I'd be glad to meet up with you and help you out, if I can! You can drop me a line at poeness@hotmail.com
6 weeks i got a 6 week old today
8 weeks is the youngest I believe.

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