Chilled kits

So, everyone in this rabbitry hobby has their own methods of doing this. When I write about mine, i really do encourage other rabbitries to let me know what THEY do, so i can also learn other methods. So far after reading around and talking to many breeders, I have found that when I have a chilled kit that is not too far gone, the best method is to get very warm water in a bowl and put the kit in a ziplock bag opened and let them sit on top of the water. Usually, they start to move almost instantly. Just this week i've saved 3 kits this way. Then, I take them to their mommas and let them feed. This gives them more warmth & will to pull through. I read & from experienced have learned that if it takes them longer than 10 or 15 minutes to start really moving and being active after you warm them like that, please just watch and be prepared for them to have a seizure. That had happened to me twice. I revived them and after about 10 minutes they were okay and moving and i would try to get them to feed... and they would have a seizure and die :( Sadly. And i read online that that is common. But dont give up if you find a chilled kit there is still hope! I know i've saved many. Even when it's not necessarily cold in the rabbitry, it's just they are away from the nest and the warmth.


I'd love to hear what others do. I've heard many different methods.
kristen