My Velveteen Lop and Her Young

Preparing for birth

• About 2-4 days before a mother is due, give a nesting box and plenty of hay
• I'd check in with her daily to make sure she has everything she needs
• A mother's gestation can be between 28-31 days

First Born

• A Velveteen Lop litter can be 12 or more kits.
• Make sure the mother has enough food and water to nurse. The mother will feed them up to three times a day.
• The kits will not have any fur for 2-3 days.
• Their eyes will no open till at least 10 days.

2 Weeks Old

• After 2 or 3 weeks they'll start to jump out of their nesting box. You can then take out the nesting box 3 days after they do.
• The kits will start to be a lot more active.
• If you ever use a dog kennel for your rabbit, you want to put chicken wire around the cage and the kits will not escape.
• They'll start to eat hay and food pellets.

4 Weeks Old

• The kit's size has changed a lot since they've been born.
• They'll be much more active and eat and drink a lot.

6-8 Weeks Old

• They are ready to be weaned from their mom.