Head Count

     It’s been one week since the rabbits were born, and they’ve been growing fast!  We’ve tried to disturb the nest as little as possible, but decided it was finally time to get in there and see what was going on.  The official headcount is NINE adorable baby rabbits.  NINE RABBITS! AH AH AH…
     …The Count from Sesame Street?

…Anyone?

     Anyway, that actually breaks-down to eight healthy kits plus one runt.  Rabbits only have eight nipples, and usually only feed their young once per day.  Whether it’s because of a developmental disorder, or it’s just the smallest one who can’t get fair teat-time, the runt looks to be about 3 days behind the rest.  Normally, I’m inclined to let nature take its course, but this little one is feisty.  While we sorted through the nest, it was the runt who was the most active of the bunch.

     I stopped on the way home to pick-up some kitten formula and a dropper.  Hopefully a little extra food will give this runt a boost to hang in there!