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Oh it very much is! 🤣 I didn't think it'd work.

You can buy these pre-made now! But check the size because a lot of them are too small. 😊

You can cause small cracks when clipping this way. But since their teeth grow constantly it wears down pretty quick. Some people will use a type of dremmel or grinding tool instead of clippers.

Mom usually only nurses 1-2 times a day. Keep your dog away from the area for 4 weeks and they should be gone by then. Your scent shouldn't deter her from coming back, you can carefully check on them once a day for the next 2-3 days to make sure they're still being fed, but most likely they will be fine. Some places won't take wild rabbits into rehabs, but you can always call and ask if they start to look sickly. One thing to check, also, is if they have a white dot on their heads. Since I'm not sure how old they might be, the white dot is referred to as a "milk spot" and fades away as the wild rabbits wean off their moms.

@OddPaw Thanks for the reply! Well, to give you a reference, they don't have their eyes open yet. I'd imagine that's indicative of nursing age, but I'll look tomorrow-as I've lost the day light for today. It didn't look like the leaves had been moved from when I re-covered them. I did barricade the nest a little from my dog, but it's stuff a rabbit could get by/under. That won't cause the mamma to stray will it? Just trying to protect them. Rehab? Like animal shelter? Thnx! Btw, how can you tell if they've been fed or not? Thanks again for your response! We have SO many rabbits in this area, I have to be careful doing yard work bc I never know where a mama has left a nest of bunnies.

@OddPaw I have another update/ question for you. I've been able to keep the baby rabbits safe by building a baracade of sorts with materials their mamma rabbit could pass through, but would keep my dutch Sheapard dog out of. All was going well until two nights ago, when my dog unfortunately killed the mamma. It was terribly sad to see. I let my dog out around supper time, when I went to call back in, I opened the door and she was dragging the mamma rabbit in her mouth! My Shepard is 4.5, and has never attempted to bring a rodent or anything else she's killed into the house, so it was especially heart breaking bc I instantly knew it had to he the mamma. Obviously I can't know for sure. I attempted putting some leaves above the nest/den area to see if I could identify their mother coming back to feed (if it somehow wasn't her my dog killed), but couldn't be certain. So! Long story short. The next morning after letting my dog out and watching her closely, then letting her back inside. I came back out to check on the bunnies, when I did I heard one hopping around outside the den. This was exciting and worrisome, bc I knew my dog was just out there and was astonished she didn't smell or hear the bunny. I chased that little bunny for a couple minutes, finally got it back with its siblings. Anyway, I've put them into a big plastic bin with a towel at the bottom, then placed their nest materials in with it, and placed it in the front yard. No way Im changing my dog eating those bunnies. Finally to my question, then I'll leave you alone-I promise. I know they can't stay in that bin, bc they're too young, and also too old. At best they're probably 2 weeks old, and that's a stretch bc I found them 8/9 days ago. Can I let them go now into the free or will they be easily spotted and eaten by a predator (not my dog). I will try and build then a nest in the front, but dont know what else to do.

They were a generational mix of Rex and French Lops

@@OddPaw ok I am new to owning a rabbit and have similar kind of rabbits but it's actually Indian rabbit which looks pretty similar general breed actually. Thanks btw.

Yeas, I believe it it possible to have it without the middle divider and it will still be stable.

You don't have to use the wheels, but the base and bottom or the cage require that lower part to be assembled. I mean, it's heavy enough you could probably just set the cage on the floor but the door latches would possibly cause issue or make the lower doors unuseable.

For years, yes. Breeders use hardware cloth because it's low maintenance and the rabbits are only on it for a few weeks. Pets are sold off at 5-7 weeks and most meat rabbits are culled between 8 and 12, depending on breed. Nothing will happen to their feet in that time

Rabbit feet are different from other small animals. There feet have a lot of hair that make it so it is like a pad. Does no harm to the rabbit at all as long as the nails are trimmed.

@@dontxarebear8683Look up sore hocks on rabbit feet.

It honestly was my favorite over my DCN, I've since sold both of them, but I sill have a single layer DFC for my elderly rats. The cement mixing tubs fit in it so much better than in the DCN. I never felt like it was any more flimsy feeling than my DCN. Of course if you put too much weight into either one it'll sag the wire. But it held my 46 lbs dog just fine when she tested it out. 😆

During lambing, yes, but they're moved out after the lambs are a couple of days old and nursing well off mom.

@@OddPaw and they get a big well deserved pasture after right?

@@lazyrat6687 yes, I have 4 rotational pastures they go through during the year.

We have a vacuum sealer now and it is SO much nicer than the zip bags. I think this video is a pretty good show of how you don't need all the fancy things to do this, though. :)

@@OddPaw - I have wire hutches on order, and should be getting a buck and 2 doe Californians by the end of the week. haven't raised rabbits in decades, not since I was in 4-H when I was in high school. I see mixed reviews on whether there should be some firm footing so they don't get sore feet. Can't tell by looking at your cages. I know a solid surface will just end up being a turd trap, so...how do you do it?

@@smokedbrisket3033 Back when I was using cages, I bought vented garage tiles to give them a "rest board". It was a bit pricey, but they lasted me for many years and were pretty easy to clean. I think I talk about it in one of my rabbit videos, maybe the wire talk one, but I don't remember for sure.

You're welcome!! There's a few different brands, it's basically just liquid zinc, but it gets everywhere so do it outside!

Check that the babies have a white milk band in their bellies. If they do, then she's taking care of them. She will not sit with them, they only feed once or twice a day and then they stay away from them the rest of the time.

Wild rabbits aren't the same as domestic ones, but I believe it's around the 10 day mark for them to open their eyes. I honestly don't have much experience with wilds though.

@@OddPaw Thank you.