How rabbits grow

HOW BUNNIES GROW UP

Newborns
Domestic rabbits are born deaf, blind and without hair. The mother rabbit builds a comfortable nest lined with hair she pulls from her own body to keep her babies warm. A few days after birth the fur starts to come in and thicken. and they begin to squirm around in the nest. Baby rabbits nurse for only a few minutes a day so don't be alarmed if you don't witness babies nursing.

Two to three weeks
Eyes start opening by day 14 and babies start exploring their world outside the nest. They start nibbling grass hay and sometimes even mom's pellets but still rely on mothers milk for a majority of their nutrition. Babies at this age spend a lot of time perfecting their balance and hopping skills.

Four to six weeks
Babies spend most of their time out of the nest box. Their eating solid foods and drinking water. Babies still try nursing on mother if she will let them. Weaning can begin at six weeks of age for some of the smaller breeds.

Maturity
Rabbits reach maturity somewhere between 6 and 10 months of age depending on the breed. Smaller breeds mature quicker than larger.
Reg. Grand Champ. GEMS BUBBA

Mother with 4 week old kits.

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	Newborns Domestic rabbits are born deaf, blind and without hair. The mother rabbit builds a comfortable nest lined with hair she pulls from her own body to keep her babies warm. A few days after birth the fur starts to come in and thicken. and they begin to squirm around in the nest. Baby rabbits nurse for only a few minutes a day so don't be alarmed if you don't witness babies nursing.
Two to three weeks Eyes start opening by day 14 and babies start exploring their world outside the nest. They start nibbling grass hay and sometimes even mom's pellets but still rely on mothers milk for a majority of their nutrition. Babies at this age spend a lot of time perfecting their balance and hopping skills.
	Four to six weeks Babies spend most of their time out of the nest box. Their eating solid foods and drinking water. Babies still try nursing on mother if she will let them. Weaning can begin at six weeks of age for some of the smaller breeds.
Maturity Rabbits reach maturity somewhere between 6 and 10 months of age depending on the breed. Smaller breeds mature quicker than larger. Reg. Grand Champ. GEMS BUBBA