Violet kindles April 23, 2012

 Volet

and Shade

had six kits.

All are nicely sized.

Looks better than her first litter.

Violet will be for sale after she weans this litter.

Disappointment

The heat today turned out to be too much for Violet's kits.

I lost five of the seven.

Very disappointing.

And yes I know that death is part of raising rabbits, but it is still highly disappointing to lose a bunch of nice kits, particularly when you've been working hard to keep bunnies cool in this unseasonal heat this year.

Violet - kindles Feb 16, 2012

I thought this girlie was due a couple days ago and was thinking she missed and therefore was wanting to get her bred again, but tonight she gave me seven wee babies.   At first glance all look dark.   Time will tell for sure.   She's a first time mom.  She had her babies without over-cleaning them, but didn't really pull fur.   So I gave them some of my spare fur.   Should all be good by morning I think.

 Dad is Shade

Mom is Violet