(Holland Lop Kit 1 hour old) Kits are born hairless, blind and deaf. at one day old, they can squirm around and are able to find their mothers scent. They sleep all the time, except when their mother pops into the nest box to feed. At this time they must always be kept warm. Kits can easily become cold and die from exposure.
(The same Holland Lop 1 Week old) Kits are now fully furred and their shading is now more pronounced. They are able to move around the nest box and at times even making it out. If you notice a kit outside the nest box at this age is it still important to gently place him back in to keep warm.
The same kit at 10 Days old Kits eyes begin to pop open. There colors have become clear and they now have much more control over there bodies and can move more freely.
Now 2 weeks old The kit is now becoming fluffy and if a lopped breed, ears are beginning to fall. The kit has control over it's body and can jump in and out of the nest box. At this age the kit may nibble on hay in the nest box and even attempt to play with siblings. Though they still sleep most of the day the kits have become curious of their surroundings.
At 3 weeks old The kits have now moved out of the nest box and are able to eat pellet feeds and hay and needs very little nursing from mommy The kits can now run and jump and stand freely on their back legs. By this age lopped breeds ears are now beginning to fall. .
At 4 weeks old The kits are now fully weaned from mommy and have become very playful. at this age the kits are ready to be moved out of the nursery and into their own cage. However keeping the siblings together in a cage for another week or two is a good idea.
At 6 weeks old The kits are now full fledged bunnies and ready for a cage of their own. It is now safe for bunnies to go to their new home.