GENERAL CARE OF RABBITS 79 



even for some weeks afterwards. It is a good 

 plan to rub your hands over the fur of the 

 mother before handling very young rabbits. 



It is wise to watch out for mice, which often 

 get into a rabbitry looking for grain. Not 

 only do they cause a loss by eating this grain, 

 but they are likely to disturb the does so that 

 they will neglect their young. 



