10 TIPS MERAWAT KELINCI HAMIL

Hello Holland Loper, We're back with Hoka Rabbit, sharing tips on caring for pregnant rabbits. When a mother rabbit is pregnant, there are many things we need to do to ensure her pregnancy remains healthy and she can give birth safely. Make sure you record your rabbit's mating date so you can accurately predict her due date. Generally, they are pregnant for 30-33 days, and during this time, there are 10 important things you must pay attention to, including: 1. Rabbits must be kept alone This means no other rabbits should be kept in the same cage. Pregnant rabbits tend to be more sensitive, territorial, and easily stressed. Avoid any disturbances from outside or inside the cage that could trigger stress. 2. Provide a spacious cage When pregnant, rabbits spend more time sleeping and stretching out. Therefore, they need more space to stretch out properly. Adjust the cage size to the rabbit's body size. In this video, Hokarabbit uses a 70*60*50 cm cage, which is specifically designed for productive females. It's not recommended to use a cage less than 60 cm long, as it can be extremely uncomfortable for them. 3. Cage Cleanliness During pregnancy, rabbits become more sensitive to the smell of their own feces. A cage that's too smelly and damp is a major cause of stress. Clean the cage daily to prevent moisture buildup and feces buildup on the bedding. Hokarabbit has frequently produced video tutorials on cage cleaning, so you can check out their previous videos. 4. Food and Drink Cleanliness Similar to cage cleanliness, food and drink cleanups also need to be checked daily. You've probably noticed urine splashes on their food and drinkers. If so, wash them immediately with soap and dry them before returning them to the cage. 5. Provide nutritious food Nutritious food includes fiber-rich pellets, hay, dry snacks, and vegetables and fruit. The serious question is, should all of these be given to pregnant rabbits? Actually, just giving them pellets and hay is sufficient, but it would be better if you could accommodate all the foods mentioned above. However, remember that giving them food other than hay should be limited to prevent the fetus from becoming overweight and complicating labor. 6. Supplements/Vitamins Just like humans, rabbits also deserve vitamins to boost their immunity, especially in extreme weather like today. The vitamin Hokarabbit uses in this video is the Vita Plus brand, with a dosage of 0.4 ml. This dosage is adjusted based on the rabbit's weight. You can read more about it on the packaging label. 7. Regulate Feeding Pattern Hokarabbit has its own rules for regulating the feeding portions of pregnant rabbits. Here are the food proportions to be given over a 24-hour period: 2 handfuls of Vittamaxx pellets 1 alfalfa hay pot from the rabbit hole One snack a day, which can be fruit, vegetables, or dry snacks, depending on what you have at home. For these pellets and snacks, the portions must be strictly limited, considering the baby's weight must be maintained at a normal level. 8. Try to keep it in a cage. To prevent predator attacks or potential accidents, miscarriages often occur when rabbits are kept free-range, for various reasons, ranging from overheating, attacks by stray cats or dogs, to falls from high places. For safety, it's best to keep the rabbit in the cage throughout the pregnancy. 9. Don't hold/groom it. It's important to know that your rabbit is pregnant so you don't make a fatal mistake like holding/grooming it. This experience was experienced firsthand by Hokarabbit. One of Hokarabbit's customers brought her rabbit for grooming. At the time, she was unaware that the rabbit was pregnant. Unfortunately, the rabbit miscarried, leaving her owner with deep regret. 10. Provide a nesting box. A nesting box can be installed at four weeks of gestation. Its presence is crucial for the rabbit to build a nest in it. This nest is instinctively built by plucking fur and gathering dry grass into the nesting box to keep the babies warm. #pregnantrabbits #caringforpregnantrabbits #motherrabbits #femalerabbits #hollandloprabbits