Why are baby bunnies usually all snugged up?

Mother rabbits usually make a nest any time between a few days prior to the birth up to the day of birth itself. .... If you feel it is necessary to examine the babies every day to verify that they have been fed, pet the mother rabbit first, to help cover human scents, and avoid wearing heavy perfumes when handling the babies. read more

Baby bunnies are born hairless and helpless. Their mothers make a snug nest out of warm material including their own fur to keep them warm until they have fur and become stronger and a bit more independent and start to leave the nest on their own. read more

Rabbits stop growing at 18-24 months of age, but read up on the breed of rabbit you are looking at so you know typical sizes for babies and adults of that type. Some rabbit sellers may pass an older rabbit as younger. read more

I usually offered hay once to twice a week, because their pellets should be their main staple of food since it has all its nutrients in it. The hay is just supposed to supplement them to help with fur blockages since they can not throw up. Hope this helps. I raised rabbits for competition for 10 years, 7 of them with 4-H. read more