Day 1: After a month of pregnancy, the doe finally gives birth. Typically, rabbits have litters of 4 to 10 kits, although cases of up to 15 have been recorded. On the first day, they are as fragile as paper, hairless, with closed eyes and constant movement. It’s barely possible to tell what color they will be as adults. At this stage, they depend entirely on their mother's milk. If the mother dies or is absent, it is recommended to feed them for the first 20 days. During labor, the mother experiences intense thirst, so it’s important to keep water nearby.
Day 5: Fur begins to cover their bodies, and their color becomes more visible. However, they remain fragile and blind.
Day 10: They start to open their eyes and take wobbly steps. Their colors are now clearly defined, with white often being predominant. They still depend on their mother’s milk and instinctively stay close to one another.
Day 15: With their eyes fully open and stronger bodies, they can now walk normally but continue to nurse.
Day 20: This is the time to separate them from the mother and introduce solid food, but in small amounts. They are now able to run and jump.
Day 25: At this stage, the young rabbits are entering their juvenile phase. They begin to play and groom each other. They can drink water from a dispenser and eat solid food regularly, although the mother may still offer milk occasionally, as this can continue up to 30 days. Even so, they still seek the mother’s presence and prefer to stay together.
Important: Never leave newborn rabbits with the father, as male rabbits tend to kill male offspring.
