Kelsey Wulf runs the Rough and Tumble Farmhouse, a small but busy dairy farm in Minnesota where there’s always something going on. One of her rabbits had a litter of baby bunnies recently, and Kelsey happened to catch the most adorable moment on camera: One determined little one decided it was time for a warm milk snack, with absolutely zero cooperation from mom.
The clip opens with the baby bunny nibbling on hay before deciding milk sounds like a much better option. The only problem is that Mom has other ideas; she’s busy eating and offers no assistance whatsoever, leaving the little one’s tiny legs flailing as he searches for what he’s after. It’s the kind of moment that makes you want to reach through the screen and help the little guy out!
So what’s really going on in this video? Kelsey explained in the video’s caption. “These bunnies are so darn cute. Today was the first time I saw one nurse! They are a few weeks old today, and it’s normal for them to wean as early as four weeks. Their mama seems to be about ready to be done with it!”
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How Long Do Rabbits Nurse Their Babies?
According to the Dane County Humane Society, baby bunnies become independent pretty quickly. “Mother rabbits will nurse the kits in the nest for only three to four weeks. The young will start venturing out of their nest to nibble on greens as they grow, but return to the nest at night. By about four to five weeks of age, even though they still look quite small, young rabbits are independent and ready to be on their own.”
We were also surprised to learn how much time a mama rabbit spends each day feeding her babies… only 5 minutes twice a day, according to Rabbit.org. They explain that a rabbit’s milk is very rich and the babies “fill up” to capacity within minutes. We had no idea!
This story was originally published by PawNation on May 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.