be taken away from the mother and raised by hand, or all will suffer. 

 The young are weaned in about four weeks, and in about two months 

 the males and females should be separated to prevent their breeding 

 before they mature. Rabbits should be fed hay (clover hay is best), 

 oats, greens and dried bread. Again, nursing mothers should be given 

 bread and milk. A desirable box is 2>^'x2'x2' with half-inch wnre 

 mesh and removable sides. Clean sawdust or paper should be put 

 on the floor and should be changed at least two or three times each 

 week. A handful of Sanitas is good to keep down the odor in these 

 cages. In cold weather rabbits should have hay or straw for 

 bedding. 



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