Help baby bunnies pee or poo

[Devin84]

I need help my baby bunnies are about 4 weeks old but I have not seen them poop or pee yet since I got them. I tried with warm cloth and rub them to make them go but nothing yet. ( I know they aren’t suppose to be away from the mom yet but guy told us they were eating and pooped on their own and I was little worried about how young they are but at least they will be in good hands with me)…anyone got any suggestions. 

[DarthVadar]

When did you get them? Rabbits will sometimes not poop or pee for a few hours after being rehomed, because they do not feel safe yet. If its only been that long, just keep watching, they probably will. If it has been longer than a day, call a vet if possible and ask their opinion.
Just curious: where did you get them? Experienced rabbit raisers should know not to sell kits until 8 weeks old.

[Wick & Fable]

My best suggestion would be to locate a very rabbit-experienced/savvy vet that you can take these babies to — I have heard that babies who are weaned too quickly may not develop correctly as a result. Not many users on Binkybunny have experience with baby rabbits because pet rabbits are not given prior to 8 weeks old in the large majority of cases.

Another note for the long run: baby rabbits, although siblings, have a high likelihood of eventually trying to fight and/or mate with each other. Rabbits do not recognize “family”, so the bond you observe when they are babies will be essentially “reset” when they begin developing hormones (anywhere from 3 to 6 months old; usually on the younger side I find). Once those hormones appear and you notice aggression or mating behavior, permanent separation of the siblings is required to reduce harm and/or another litter. Many people will recommend separating before you see those signs though, for safety reasons. Now they are very young, so I am do not think it’s imperative to separate this second — especially since they may be stressed from being separated from their mother sooner than normal.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Devin84]

I have good news.My bunnies finally peed few times today. I am so glad and not worried about them.

[Devin84]

My babies peed few times today, when I got home from work…so good news…yay

[Bam]

Lovely news! Thanks for the update!

[DarthVadar]

Good! Still keep a careful watch on them, though. They should still be with their dam, so more problems could arise.

[Devin84]

Thank you I will watch them. I know they shouldn’t be away from their mom, the guy said they can eat on their own and poop. I Think he lied a lot about them. And it sucks but  I would do my best with them, I’ve done a lot of research. 

[Devin84]

Thank you I will watch them. I know they shouldn’t be away from their mom, the guy said they can eat on their own and poop. I Think he lied a lot about them. And it sucks but  I would do my best with them, I’ve done a lot of research. 

[Asriel and Bombur]

He definitely 100% lied. Bunnies aren’t properly weaned until 6 weeks, and then they spend another 2 with mom. Right now those bunnies should be on a milk replacement because their fragile tummies really can’t handle solid foods right now. Here’s an excerpt from the HRH on proper orphan nutrition

GENERAL FEEDING OF ORPHANS
Age + Amount (This WILL vary depending on type of rabbit.) Use KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) for domestics and Meyenberg Goat Milk, regular not low fat for wild ones,or KMR. Add a pinch of acidophilus (AKA Probiotic capsules) to all formula to promote healthy gut flora. Other formulas vary depending on the region of the country. Avoid using Esbilac or any puppy formulas or cow’s milk. Do not add Karo syrup. FEED TWICE A DAY ONLY.

Newborn to One Week: 2 – 2+1/2 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
1-2 weeks: 5-7 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings).
(depending on bunny..may be much LESS if smaller rabbit).
2-3 weeks: 7-13 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings). Bunnies whose eyes are still CLOSED need to be stimulated to urinate and defecate before or after each feeding. Again, seek a professional on this. Domestic eyes open at about 10 days of age. Then start introducing them to timothy and oat hay, pellets and water (always add fresh greens for wild ones–dandelion greens, parsley, carrot tops, grated carrots, all fresh, watered down). See below for detail.
3-6 weeks: 13-15 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings–again, may be LESS depending on size of rabbit!

[Devin84]

I do feed them Kitten Milk Replacer and twice a day… but thank you for telling me

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