my rabbits babies died

hello, my rabbit gave birth last year to 5 healthy bunnies but when on the 3rd day they were all dead. im not quiet sure how they died but maybe my rabbit wasnt feeding them but it was real sad for myself and also her. i was also woundering is it a good idea to try and breed her again? and if yes how could i make sure she will feed them? thank you so much :)

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

I am sorry about the bunnies.  

If you do breed her you will have to monitor the babies and the feeding constantly and hand feed if necessary, especially if insufficient milk or lack of mothering skill was at fault last year.  If you can spend the time to hand feed the babies with baby bottles every 2 hours round the clock and are committed to this schedule until weaning than I would say to give it a try.  

Of course there could have been other causes of the death of the bunnies, such as congenital abnormalities, infection or parasites.  Just make sure the mother is very healthy, is up to date on deworming, teeth clipping, etc. before the breeding.

Please also post this question to the community for extra help.