I think my rabbit is pregnant or sick? She is really calm and not her normal self. She doesn’t want to move or eat. I go to move her from one spot and she acts like a log. Is this a symptom. She is in the same cage as a male rabbit. We wanted to have one litter so the kids could experience the process. Any help would be great. She is about 9 months old

Hi there

There are no specific ‘symptoms’ of rabbit pregnancies, though some does tend to behave a little snappy to the owner and will definitely not want the male around. If she is not fighting with the male rabbit, then it is most likely that they haven’t mated. I would suggest a call or trip to the vet, as it could be a possibility that your doe is ill or depressed She may be in some discomfort which is why she tends to stay still and is not eating properly. A trip to the vet will need to be arranged to be sure that your doe isn’t suffering from anything.

Smiley

hi,

i have had 2 rabbits for a month and i had kept them together so they won’t feel lonely in their new home and now i think the female is pregnant because she bites the male if he comes anywhere near her and she’s growing from day to day she also hates getting picked up, she’s had some major mood changes, she also bites if anyone touches her but one thing is concerning me which is that she doesnt seem to pull much fur out to build the nest in the nesting cage which i have put in today and sins its my first time i just wanted some feedback about what to do, a sensible answer would be great
cheers

Hi there!
I’m glad you have taken action by providing a nest box for your female rabbit if it happens that she is pregnant. Some rabbits go through phantom pregnancies, where they go through the cycle of preparing for babies, but aren’t actually pregnant. This may be the case for your rabbit, but she may also be pregnant too. I would advise that you separate the male from the female and perhaps she will then start to pad the nest box with fur. Do not worry if she doesn’t show signs of padding the nest, it probably means that she doesn’t feel the need to just yet, or that she is not pregnant. The average period of pregnancy is around 31 days, so give her just over this amount of time to have her babies. If there aren’t any, it can normally be assumed that she was not pregnant and you can try and re-introduce the male.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Smiley

hello, i think my rabbits is sick sll of a sudden she is acting different she stays in one place for ages and wont move! i try 2 move her and she lays there like a log she isnt eating her food and im worried about her please write back a.s.a.p thanks alot

i love bunnies i want a pregant one so i can have a lot of them look my mom was born on a farm and i cant bealive she dosent have any pregnet or non pregnet bunnies do you know what site i should go on so i can get a realy fuzzy and furry one i love buniesssssssss

A week after crossing.. how would i know if the rabbit(bunny) is pregnant for the first week can some one help please i want to know if my pregnant or not

A week after crossing my rabbit(bunny) how would i know if it is pregnant or not and apart from it reaction which is ( it eats allot) is there a way i can know if it is pregnant or not

this is my email address kologba@yahoo.com (if you can help me)

Ghana-Accra

My male was neutered but they did he did slip past me for a few minutes prior and I fear they may have mated. They were getting along just fine after the neuter and cuddling all the time.

It has been 2 weeks since the neuter and just yesterday when i went to give them their daily veggies she lunged at the male and bit him sharply, she pulled out a good chunk of fur, the male being neutered just calmly walked away and the female stood tenaciously shaking at my feet begging for the food. They have unlimited hay and 1 cup of pellets each a day so I know it wasn’t a hunger issue. The female has gotten bigger but she is young and growing accordingly, but her nipples are slightly more pronounced than they used to be.

She was warming up to us nicely and always with the male, but now she often hides under the couch and tries to bite the male occasionaly, though i do still catch them cleaning and kissing each other so it may not be pregnancy it may have just been a dominancy issue over the treats.

The female is half a pound less than the male but she eats 3 times as much as him and 5 times as fast, when she finishes a piece of kale she will rip the other piece right out of the males mouth and run with it. But if there are no treats she generally is cuddling nicely with him.

She was rescued from a pet store, someone brought her back because they did not want the hassle of a bunny and we do not know how she was treated, she seemed really small for her age and has grown a lot since we have had her, so maybe she fights for the treats so aggresively because she may have been raised underfed.

Any advice?

Hi there

The best way to tell if your rabbit is pregnant is to take it to the vet. They are able to feel around professionally and check if their are babies developing. Otherwise, at home, looks for signs of the bunny gathering straw or hay and padding one area of the hutch.

Hope this helps!

Smiley

Hi. I was given a female rabbit after someone was unable to care for her any more . this was 2 weeks ago but she had been in with a male for 3 weeks prior to that. a few days ago she pulled out fur but didnt make a nest. the next day when i let her out she kept going back to the hutch and seemed excited but when i looked there were no babies or nest. she was acting normally by the end of the day and still is. she was thin when she came to me but has put on wait so i dont know if its from extra food or being pregnant but she is not plump. i know she could she still be pregnant but is it likely after she has stopped pulling fur for 3 days.

Hi there

It is possible that your female rabbit was just getting used to her new surroundings and making the hutch ‘her place’ – rabbits are very fussy about their homes and will often rearrange straw and bedding to just how they like it! Your looking after has probably made her more healthy and happy hence her excitement and the weight gain. Keep a close eye on her over the next week or so and take note of her behaviour. If there is no change then it is likely she is not pregnant.

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I’ve had a netherlands dwarf for about 4 yrs now, and I wanted to get him a mate, so I visited a pet store to find a girl. They only had one girl, and she was the cheapest thing there, so I took her home. They warned me that she was housed with a male already and that she may be pregnant. So I’ve had her for about 2 days now, and initially, when she was first put in there, they were all over each other, laying together, mating even. But last night, they began figthing, chasing each other’s tails, and she just became so very agressive!! I tried again this morning, then this evening, each time, she would get upset and try to fight with him. I believe she is pregnant, but if she’s not, what am I doing wrong?

Hi there

Firstly, the pet store was wrong to place an un-neutered male with an un-spayed female and secondly, they should not have been selling the female if they believed she was pregnant. It sounds to me like your female may have gotten pregnant with your netherland dwarf male (unless he is neutered) – this type of behaviour is typical of a pregnant female – she just does not want to be around a male, especially the one that has got her pregnant. I would advise you to place her in a separate hutch, with plenty of straw and bedding and observe her behaviour for the next 30 days. Signs to look out for are pulling out fur and collecting straw and bedding to make a nest.

If there are no babies by the time a month has passed, or she has shown no signs of pregnancy (and also please try consulting a vet for them to confirm babies developing) it may be wise to spay the female or neuter the male. This causes the rabbits to calm their behaviour and not respond to sexual aggression they may have.

I hope this helps!

Smiley

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hey, i got two bunnys from the pet store about 5 months ago, one black one white, they said they thought they were both girls but not 100%. They lived in the same cage the entire time but i just recently had to get another cage because the black one chases the white one constantly and it was really loud. I noticed about a month ago the white one had mated with the black one, now the black one is really calm and lets me pet it and wants to be near me, but when they are out of the cages and the black on moves or goes toward the white one the white one runs away quickly back into the cage as if shes scared of the black one, but when the black on is turned around the white one will sneak up behind it and try to mate with it. they are not sprayed or nueterd. they also chase eachother in circles. would it be a possability one is pregnant?

hi my bunny has had 10 babys do i have to give her extra food whilst she is nursing her babys

Hi There Katie!

Firstly, if neither rabbit is neutered or spayed, then they should not really be let out to play together. All it takes is one second to turn your back for them to have enough contact to produce a litter. I would advise that you keep them both separate for the next 2-3 weeks and observe the female rabbits behaviour. See if she collects straw, builds a nest and if perhaps she gets heavier or bigger around the stomach area. These are vague signs of pregnancy and if you do notice this, a vet should be contacted for confirmation. It is also quite possible that the rabbits are just responding to normal hormonal behaviour seeing as neither are neutered or spayed. Just keep a close eye on them for now!

Sincerely,
Smiley

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Thanks for the reply Smiley. What should I do about training my female bun, she seems really nasty, and I don’t know yet if that’s due to pregnancy or not. She’s very aggressive with me, and growls a lot when I’m cleaning her cage. What should I do about that?

I have two bunnies. I,m pretty sure the female is pregnant and we just had the male neutered. Is it ok if they share a cage. Will a neutered rabbit harm the baby bunnies if she is pregnant?

Charrie B: It is quite possible that she is only being territorial because she is trying to protect her nest, so it is important that for the next few weeks you only clean the areas that are heavily soiled and leave all other bedding (especially bedding she has re-arranged). If after these next few weeks you discover that she is not pregnant, then you will need to spend more time with her, for her to grow used to you and for her to respect you.

Rabbits are quite particular about people and owners often need to earn respect from their rabbit. I would suggest bringing your rabbit inside every day and spending a few hours each day grooming her. Rabbits feel that you respect them when you groom them, as this is what they do in the rabbit world as a mark of respect. Your female may not like it at first so start with stroking when she approaches you. Simply sitting her down with you on the couch while watching tv is a good way to get her used to being around you and then she will gradually become more inquisitive and will want to sniff around you. This is the time to talk to her and stroke her if she comes near.

Hope this helps!

Smiley

Hi there

It would be best to separate the rabbits until the female gives birth and the kits are old enough to wean themselves and come out of the nest. A neutered rabbit should not be aggressive towards the babies, however, the female rabbit will start to get a bit angry with the male during and soon after the pregnancy, so it is best to separate them. Hope this helps!

SMiley

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my bunny has been acting weird latly and been digging holes and colllecting straw and pulling out fur. Shes a girl and shes also becoming aggresive to me. What is wrong with her?

Hi
My bunny has been acting very weird. She has been taking out her fur on her stomach, maybe shes taking it out for her babies? Shes also getting big. We only have one bunny and there is wild rabbits behind our house, but we did find one hole on one side and another hole on the other. Shes and girl and has changed, when i go to pick her up she growls and scratchs me. Today my friend and I were putting grass in her house. Shes also very hungry, she wont stop eating grass, and shes laying around alot.
Maybe shes pregnant?
I hope, my friend really wants one so i hope she does have them!

hi! i think my doe is pregnant. every time i attempt to palpate her… she Panics. although i can’t feel the humps in her belly, i concluded that she’s pregnant because her nipples went out. the next thing i did was separating the father rabbit from the mother. but they can see each other. is that right? i hope so… hope you could help me out. thank you.

Hi there Lucky,

It could be the case that your female rabbit is showing signs of pregnancy. Please consult a vet to be sure as they will be able to tell if there are babies inside. Good luck! Smile

Hi there Mckenzie,

It does sound as if your bunny is pregnant, but I would advise taking her to a vet to make sure she has not been contaminated by the wild rabbits near your home. Remember pet rabbits are domesticated and *hopefully* you have had her vaccinated against disease. It could be possible that wild rabbits carry diseases, so please be careful if she bites or scratches you. Please see a vet as soon as possible to confirm her pregnancy but also to have her checked for any diseases/fleas/ticks that may have come from the wild rabbits.

And if she is pregnant, please be sure to be responsible and spay/neuter and vaccinate your rabbits. Don’t pass them on to a friend unless you are sure they will be responsibly cared for.

Good luck,

Smiley

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Hi there Ralph,

You have done the right thing by separating the male from the female rabbit. It is ok for them both to see each other as long as they do not come into contact with each other, otherwise they may fight. I would not advise that you try to palpate,as this is a very risky technique and shoul donly be attempted by a vet, in case the unborn babies are disturbed. Have her taken to a vet as soon as possible – your doe may still not be pregnant as I have had cases of phantom pregnancies despite having felt lumps and nipples protruding and collecting straw!

Good luck

Smiley

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Yes i will try to get her into a vet ASAP.
I found a hole, it wasnt completly finished, and on the other side of the fence there was another whole. Do rabbits fill in their holes after they leave? Also why is she taking out her fur under her chest and neck and stomach?
Thanks

Hi again

I am not sure about wild rabbits filling holes when they leave, but my advice to you would be to try and get a fox proof fence that bends outward on the ground to stop things burrowing beneath it to get to your rabbits. Your doe is pulling fur out from her chest neck and stomach because she will use her fur to pad the nest in preparation for the birth. You should not clean this – your doe will eat this once the babies are old enough to come out of the nest by themselves.

Smiley

When do you think she will give birth?
I really want to know so i can be prepared

Hi again

Rabbits are normally pregnant for about 28-31 days so count back from the date you think she may have mated…collecting more fur and straw may also be an indicator of the time coming close.

Smiley

Hi, have started to clean my two female rabbits out today and found babies in a nest. I was certain one was having a phantom pregnancy as they have not been together for 3 weeks yet, however i was not sure of either rabbits history prior to this. The question is, do i leave both of the females with the babies or take a female out? Im not 100% who’s babies they are but one was pulling fur and put weight on just over a week ago. Is it safe to keep them all together? they do seem ok… Please help.

Hi there Amanda,

How very strange! Well, if the females seem to be quite content together perhapsd you shouldleave them this way but keep a close eye out! If either female looksas if they are getting frustrated and is messing up the nest in any way then remove her before any harm comes to the babies. They should be ok to stay together but just be cautious for now.

Good luck!

Smiley

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Hello smiley my female rabbit went really snappy we found out she was pregnant she has now had 9 babies and she lies there wen we loose her out for a run but she is eating but vedry snappy is she snappy because she is trying to protect her and her babies?can u please reply

thank u

Hi there

Yes, I believe your female rabbit is being snappy because she is trying to protect her babies. I would only interact with her to feed her and let her out to run, but otherwise try not to interfere with her nest and the babies until she allows them to hop about on their own and they venture out into the open. You should find that your female is much more relaxed when the babies start to fend for themselves.

Good luck!

Smiley

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Hi !

I am worried about my rabbit Floppy , She is Pregnant for the thrid time and the last two times she has been pregnant she has killed her babies ! The First time she had her babies she was very young around about 6 mounths so yes I expected her to be stressed then the second time she killied them she was 8 mounths now she is 11 mounths but I’m really worried that she is going to kill them again !! Please could you help me and give me some advice why she is doing this !
Thank You .

Hi again!
Well it doesnt look like my bunny is pregnant.
But my friend/neighbor might be getting a bunny, from my moms co-worker, they are giving the bunny away for free because they are moving into a home that does not allow pets. Her parents wont let her keep it at their house yet. So in the meantime do you think it would be ok if the bunny lived with my bunny (almost like co-owning) for a few months?
Would two females get along? And do you think it would be a good idea to let her co-own with me? She will pay for food and other things that might happen. I do feed my bunny left over veggies and fruit, so she just has to bring her left overs.
Also my moms co-worker said the bunny is really sweet and loving.
Thanks for your time!

Hi,
I was wondering how soon before pregnant mommy bunnies have there babies do they start removing there fur? My adult girl bunny was accidently with our 5 month old boy bunny 2 weeks ago for the 1st time (i think) and this morning i noticed she was ripping her fur out by the mouthful and frantically lining the inside of her little box with her fur and shredded paper towels. But according to my figuring she shouldn’t be due for another 2 weeks atleast. Is it normal to make a nest so early? Or is it possible that i am mistaken in thinking 2 weeks ago was there 1st time together?

hi there

it could be possible that yopur rabbit is having a phantom pregnancy and is pulling her fur out as a result. It is very difficult to calculate when a rabbit starts to pull their fur out before pregnancy, just be sure to keep a close eye on her and be sure that you give her what she needs in case this is a definite pregnancy.

Smiley
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Oops, didn’t mean to forget you Mckenzie!

females generally get along well together, however, be sure to gradually introduce them to each other so they get used to one another being in the same space. As long as both rabbits are properly cared for, I doi not see a problem – just be sure that the rabbit gets the attention they both deserve!

Smiley

My rabbit is acting really wierd and is getting really fat and moves her bedding around a lot and i am not sure if her and my male rabbit have mated what are some other signs of a rabbit being pregnant?

Thank You

I need HELP!!

Hey
My Female rabbit……
It was supposed to be a boy.But the stupid man got it wrong so its actually a girl….It lives with a boy in one cage as i thought they were both boys cuz i didnt want mine to be pregnant…i accidently walked in on them mating.A week later shes pulling out fur and arranging a nest!I asked the vet whats going on?
and it turned out pregnant….and i was like DAMN.lol oh well

Hey it’s me again. My female bun really wasn’t pregnant, and HATES my boy bunny. She’s been very agressive with him, biting him and growling any time he comes close. Is there anyway to fix that?

Hey Brenda, I hit you back via email, but for the blog’s sake…Chances are, if neither of your rabbits are spayed or neutered, then they have mated. Your female may be going through a phantom pregnancy, as her moving around bedding and gaining weight could be vague signs of pregnancy. My advice would be to separate the two rabbits and keep a close eye on the female, making sure she has got plenty of food, bedding and water. It is also a good idea to try and decide now what you will do with the baby rabbits in case she is pregnant.

Good luck

Smiley

Hey CharrieB,

Normally in this case it is best to neuter the male or spay the female. You should not be housing a male and female bunny together unless one of them is spayed or neutered. In this instance, as the female is aggressive, getting her spayed will control her behaviour and make her calmer, so you can graduallu reintroduce her to the male a few weeks after the operation so they can play together.

Good luck

Smiley

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Bunny!
Its a good thing you consulted a vet! There have been many problems with pet shops selling the wrong sex of bunny and unfortunately in most cases, all you can do is put in a complaint. They do not realise that they are causing many unplanned bunny pregnancies and litters being abandoned. Sometimes experiences like this can cause major awareness and you may think about volunteering to help out at a rabbit shelter to help look after unwanted litters of rabbits by donating food, money or helping with cleaning.

Hopefully you have made plans for what will happen to your litter if you do not intend on keeping them. Keep an eye on the female and ensure she has enough food, water and bedding and remember not to touch the nest or disturb it.

Let us know how you get on!

Smiley

My bunny is ripping out her fur on her belly.We plan to go to the vet but I’m still worryed.Why do you think she is doing this?

Please Help Smiley

Hi there

Your rabbit may be pregnant, but she could also be showing signs of a false pregnancy too. You are doing the right thing by taking her to a vet. Ask your vet to see if they can palpate – this is when the vet checks for babies forming in your rabbit (and please note that this should only be done by the vet).

Good luck!

Smiley

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Hey,
I’ve got three rabbits, and in the beginning, the pet store guy was pretty sure that it was all three female’s…. But a couple of months later, I did my own research and found out that it was actually two females and one male….. Then fast-forward another couple of months, one of them gave birth, but it was a premature birth as they were not fully formed and were in some jelly-like substance…….
Now my first question would be the reason as to what caused the pre-mature birth? Was it that I palpated wrongly? Or carried her in the wrong position? Anyways, I have removed the male and now the two females are together, and the other one has been putting on weight and snapping at me and showing multiple signs of pregnancy…….
I have placed a nest box/kindling box in her cage, but she doesnt seem to pull any fur or arrange the hay and dried grass that I have placed in the hutch…… Should I remove the other female? What are the next steps to ensure a safe pregnancy and kits health?? Please do reply…….

Thanks a Billion!!!!!!

Oh yeah!! How many days before kindling???? I really don’t know because I didnt see them mate and I would like to be fully prepared before the kits arrive!!

Thanks Ya!!

Hi there
Thanks for getting in touch. In response to your question about the premature birth, it may have been the case that the female was confused as to where the nest was considering there were more than one rabbit living with her. The territory would have been marked and a nest may not have been established. You should also note for the future that only a professional (ie your vet) should palpate for babies as this can also damage the kits so that is another possibility.

It is important that for this suspected pregnancy, you have your vet correctly determine whether they may be babies. While you are there you should also check your other female to indeed make sure that she is a female. All rabbits should be kept separate from the pregnant female if she turns out to be truly pregnant. You should leave her to arrange the nest herself, which she will do when you are not around and while there are no other rabbits in her home.

A rabbits gestation period is approximately 30 days – seeing as you are not sure when mating took place the vet should be able to give a rough estimate of how much time may be left by the size of the kit they feel in the female rabbit when palpating.

Good luck!!

Smiley

Well, I have 2 rabbits, a female and a male, they’ve been together for about a week, and the female is acting completely normal towards the male. I’ve read loads of stuff on here saying she will snap at him if she is pregnant.
Also, she is building a nest but she seems angry and depressed if humans go near her…but she’s fine with the male

Is this ok?

Oh yeah so the point of that was should I move the male yet or not? I want to know if she is actually pregnant until I do.

Hi there,
I have a black rabbit wo we believe is a female, & a white who is possiblya male as it has bgun following the black one constantly.
We think that the black bun may be pregnant.
About a week ago in the evening we noticed that the rebbit was digging a deep hole in a secluded section of the yard. The next morning the hole was filled in. Thenthis morning we found her digging a deeper hole, & lining it with hay. That afternoon the hole was filled in again.
Is this a phantom pregnancy? She grunts at me when i feed her but she has always done that. I thought that maybe she filled the hole becasue my mum supplied more hay next to the hole & perhaps she didn’t like the scent?
Also this rabbit is a bit ditzy, & sits in the rain (as in pouring thunderstorms) & won’t shelter, so i thought she may have had the babies & believed that filling in ther hole would keep them warm.
Unsure, & needing an answer ASAP.

Hi there Sienna,

Regardless of whether the female is pregnant or not, the male should not be kept with your female unless he is neutered, or the female is spayed. If they are not old enough yet to be neutered/spayed, then they will have to be kept apart, especially if their exact ages are not known. Keeping them together risks them both mating when they have both reached reproductive stages.

Even though the female is not aggressive towards the male, she still may be pregnant – if they have both lived together it is likely that she is used to him being in the same territory. If she is aggressive towards humans and also is starting to build a nest, this could indicate a pregnancy

The way to be sure is to separate the rabbits and have your vet examine the female to palpate for babies.

Good luck!

Smiley

Hi there Jambot,

Regardless of whether the female is pregnant or not, the male should not be kept with your female unless he is neutered, or the female is spayed. If they are not old enough yet to be neutered/spayed, then they will have to be kept apart, especially if their exact ages are not known. Keeping them together risks them both mating when they have both reached reproductive stages.

Even though the female is not aggressive towards the male, she still may be pregnant – if they have both lived together it is likely that she is used to him being in the same territory. If she is aggressive towards humans and also is starting to build a nest, this could indicate a pregnancy

The way to be sure is to separate the rabbits and have your vet examine the female to palpate for babies.

Good luck!

Smiley
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we have 2 female bunnies and 1 male together. When we went out to feed and water them there were 6 babies and one was already dead. One baby has 2 legs chewed off and the other 2 feet chewed off, I feel so terrible. But our biggest problem is that we don’t know which of the 2 mommies had the babies, how can we tell. The one that we are thinking is the mommy snaps and throws the babies around is this normal, They actually belong to a neighbor that never takes care of them or his ducks so my son and I have taken over the care, We are trying to get the guy to give them to us so we can take the proper care of them. But if you can help me figure out who is the momm y and who is not I would be greatful. Thanks

Hi there

Firstly, the male should not be with the females and the litter – it is very important that you try to persuade your neighbor to separate the male and also to remove the female who snaps at the babies. It could be possible that the one who snaps is the mother, as mothers can get aggressive to the babies if they feel that their nest is being interfered with. Unfortunately, it may be up to you to try and wean the babies with a milk formula that can be recommended by a vet – but this may not be enough to help them survive.

I would strongly suggest that you speak to a local vet on the phone or in person and explain the situation. They may suggest to you that animal services should be involved, as the neighbor is obviously neglecting these animals. Th ebest thing is to contact the vet for the best advice.

Good luck

Smiley

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Right, so they have been separated now, and if she is pregnant she has been for about 12 days. She has completely destroyed her nest (she made one a few days ago) and shows no signs of making a new one. She isn’t eating as much as she has been the past few days, although i think that is because i went away for 3 days and got a neighbour to feed her, so the scent on the food might be different. (Is this possible or is she just not eating properly?)

So are they normal-ish signs of anything?

Hi

My bunny has just had her third batch of babies, her previous batches all died within a week of being born. I want to keep that from happening again. The babies are 2 days old now and they looked great when they were born. Today one of the babies is looking really skinny and you can see all his bones. I put him in front of mommies belly and he nursed for a few minutes then I put him back with his brothers and sisters. I am trying to not touch the babies, but sometimes they crawl out of the nest and escape to the other side of the cage. When they do this I put them back, so they are all together and no one misses a feeding. But other than that they are not ever held or messed with. Do you have any tips that I could try and do to keep them alive? Any tips you can give me would be great. Thanks

Hi

my girl rabbit is pulling her fur out and she hasnt been anywhere near my buck. do you know why this is? . I am planning on breeding them so thanks for the info. but if you have anyother tips i would really appreciate it. Thanks…

Hey Mandy:
It is possible that the mother is not paying much attention to the babies because she knows they have already been seen and handled by you. It is important that you consult a vet asking about whether it is necessary for you to try and obtain some formula to wean the babies yourself, as the mother may be neglecting the rabbits. It is also important that you do not interefer with the babies, even if they are moving away from the nest – the mother will instinctively move them back – just keep an eye on the ones she is neglecting completely and consult a vet about whether you should wean these rabbits only.

Please also bear in mind that it could be dangerous for your female to have more than 3 litters one after another. Once the babies are old enough to be separated from the mother, you should have her overall health checked over by your vet and explain that she has had many litters. She should also be kept separate from the male that mates with her and he should preferably be neutered to avoid more future litters.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi there Anonymous,

Don’t worry about the doe pulling her fur out. Sometimes rabbits will do this without being pregnant – if she has not been near the buck then pregnancy will not be an issue. However, consider where you obtained your doe – was she pet store bought? It may be possible that you received her already being pregnant. If she shows no aggressiveness or increase in her appetite it could probably be assumed that she is still not pregnant. If she does continue to build a nest with her fur, you may want to have her checked by a vet for palpating.

Please also take note of the considerations when planning on breeding your two rabbits, such as the costs and plans to find homes for the litter.

Good luck

Smiley

Hey!!
I really need help!!! And quick!!!! My rabbit gave birth!!! Not the one that I thought was pregnant!!! Thankfully everything went well….. I palpated myself, I estimated 5-7… 6 came out…. 2 died because they fell out of the cage during kindling……. And I wasn’t around when she gave birth…… 4 left….. Yesterday, which was the 3rd day since birth, two died……. Which made me realize that they are not being fed by their mom!!! Their colour was bright pink but now they’re turning paler…….. What do I do???? The mom is producing milk but not that much…. Now there’s two of them……. Im keeping them warm by placing a warm bottle near them every once in a while…… Is there a formula that I can use to replace the mother’s milk????? Please help ASAP!!!!!!!! I dont want to lose anymore babies!!!!!!

Hi there

It is possible that your female may feel she has been interfered with whilst nest building and after she has had her babies. You should not really be too involved in the weaning process and the mother should be left alone to raise the young. However, since she seems to be showing them some neglect, possibly she has disowned them. Your local vet will advise you best on a formula that can be given and the best way to try and keep the remainin g babies healthy – it is important that you phone them as soon as possible.

Good luck

Smiley

Hello…
Both of the babies are doing better except one seems to be a little more smaller than the other and isn’t as chubby too…. I didnt do anything except drop a little honey into their mouth…… They were cold when I left them now their much warmer a chubby….. Does this mean the mom has been feeding them???? We tried holding her and let them drink milk but it wasnt enough…….. I bought some fresh goats milk and fed them a little….. Do I continue to do so?? Or let the mom feed them?

my rabbit has doubled in size in 2 weeks its only 10 weeks old eats a lot and drinks loads i dnt know how to feel for babys could it be pregnant and there is some pink stuff looks like wee but dnt know n i got a baby 8 week old rabbit today and the other rabbit mounted it could there be pregnant

hi smiley thanks for not answering me before but oh well who cares because my rabbit has had babies!! there are 5 they are the cutest things you could see and surprisingly they are all still all alive when it’s her first litter they are only ten days but still fingers crossed

im gettin a rabbit at the week end and i want to know hoew can ya tell if she is sick or if shes pregnet please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So from what I’ve read, a pregnant female bunny with exhibit signs of aggression towards other females, and the male towards the end of her pregnancy. But I currently own two males and two females, and they live in two cages, each one male and one female. Skye (one male) has recently begun humping Animal (one female) and pursuing her every chance he gets. Animal takes it like a champ, and when they’re in the cage she’s very passive towards him, but once they’re out of the cage, she takes off, running from him. She’s been growing very fast, and eating a rediculous amount of food compared to Skye, and recently attacked our other female with no provocation (they previously got along great). She still a sweetheart to me, and only aggressive towards the other female and the other male. She even cuddles with Skye! But now I’m worried that she must be pregnant, not just because of her behavior and Skye’s contsant persual of her, but I also noticed some other strange behavior: when Animal is relaxing all spread out, Skye comes up to her and licks her genitals. Is this common among mating couples of bunnies? Or just that Skye is weird? I would love some answers!!!! and don’t just tell me to neuter my bunny! thanks!

Hi there Joel

The best course of acion is to now consult your local vet via a phone conversation. It is also important that you keep an eye on the mothers actions as it will then become clear whether she has been doing the feeding or whether the babies now depend on you. Do not be put off by one baby being smaller than the other – this is normal depending on who is fighting more to get food.

|Good luck

Smiley

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Rabbit Bites
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16 days and still alive and well…

Hello,
I am a 4-Her, and am currently in posession of two pedigreed Dutch rabbits. Misty, is of course, the female. She is a blue. Onyx is the male, he is a black. I decided that I wanted them to have a litter before the fair, so I bred them today. I noticed that Onyx misjudged location a few times, and tried mounted her side. I reajusted him ,and it went from there. I left the two in their new hutch tonight. According to what I have read, the breeding was sucessful. I have a few questions, though. While Misty is pregnant, how should I handle her, or should I at all? Also, when should I move Onyx to his own cage? Regarding a possible future breeding, is it possible to crossbreed Onyx with a New Zealand doe? And is 12 the maximum amount of kits a doe can concieve? Thank you in advanced

what do you think would happenif you dropped a prepnant bunnie? would she lose her babies? will she be all right?

Hi there

It could prove very dangerous if any pregnant animal was dropped while pregnant. It is important that if this happens, the rabbit is taken to the vet immediately and examined to ensure that she has no fractures and that the babies are safe.

Good luck

Smiley

Smiley Rabbit
Not a Real Rabbit Doctor (TM)
Rabbit Bites
“Twisted and sublime…” NY Times

Hey Ciara, you and I conferred off the blog, but I thought folks would appreciate my response to you.

Hi there

While Misty is pregnant, you should avoid handling her as her temperament will be slightly different during this period. She should be left to build her nest and should only be disturbed when feeding and changing bedding that isn’t part of her nest. Onyx should not be in the same cage as Misty during the pregnancy and some time after, as she will need her own territory to feed the kits and rest. There is no definite maximum number of kits a doe can have, as there have been rare cases where a record number of 24 have been had, however, generally its said that larger breeds have between 8 and 12, where smaller ones will have between 3 and 5.

With regards to breeding a Dutch and New Zealand I cannot say for certain whether this can be done as I am not familiar with cross breeding. I would advise that you seek advice from an established New Zealand breeder who may be able to help better with this question.

Good luck!

Smiley

Dear Smiley,

Need Help From You.

I Have 2 ND, Dust (5mths Old) & Nel (4Mths Old) .
They Have Been Living Together Ever Since Nel Came Into Our Home. When I Bought Nel, The Person Who Sells It, Told Me It’s 90% Female, And So I Bought It. Since Dust Is Also Female. Happily Living Together For 3mths, Things Started To Change.

They Start To Mate. Which Is Nel Turn Out To Be Male.
So I Put Them In different Cage To Prevent Dust From Pregnant.

But…..2 weeks ago, Dust Bites Me When Ever I Carry Her.
Not Just That, Dust Started To Pull Her Fur Out, Small Little Nipples Started To Pops Out.

Recently, Dust Nipple Grow Bigger, Low Body Became Alot Fatter, Running In The Cage Very Violently.

She Rest Slightly More Then She Used To, i’m using cat litter as her beddings, and recently added in together with hay beddings. Now, we add in a box, just in case, and we found on 1 side of the corner, she will place the hay at one corner. Eatting lesser recently.

Is She Pregnant?? Or It’s False Pregnant….??

Oh ya and also when ever she place the hay bedding at one corner nicely, after awhile, she will mess it up again.

Hi there

At first it sounded like Dust is showing signs of pregnancy, however, seeing as she does also mess up the nesting corner this could mean a false pregnancy. This behaviour should only really present itself for a month before she calms down again, although it is common for her to repeat this behaviour in the future. The important thing is that you have separated her to prevent a pregnancy and if it does turn out that she is having a litter, she will rearrange her bedding into a nest closer to the time she gives birth.

Keep an eye on her without making too much fuss around her cage – just change soiled bedding and water/food but dont disturb anything else for the next few weeks in case she is pregnant and is just waiting nearer the time to build the nest properly.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi Smiley,

Another last enquries need to ask you.

Recently, i saw some wave like movements in dust’s stomach. what does it mean?? And also recently, she eats more and drink alot.

Hey,
I have two rabbits and they are probaly about 3 or 4 months old we assumed they were both girls or both boys but we were i guess wrong cas one of them is pulling its hair out and is gettimg big. It also doesnt like to be touched or be by the male very often. im not sure how long its been pregnant if it is but the hutch is outside and its winter. Do u think its pregnant.

Hey Doll!

If you see movement in her stomach it is quite probable that this means she is pregnant, especially as she is eating and drinking more, however the only accurate way of knowing this is by taking her to a vet so they can palpate. This involves the vet feeling the stomach for babies but should only be carried out by a professional.

Good luck

Smiley

Smiley Rabbit
Not a Real Rabbit Doctor (TM)
Rabbit Bites
“Twisted and sublime…” NY Times

Hi one of my bunnies is pregnant – the only solution we can come up with is that a boy bunny ‘got her’ through the bars of his cage one day when she was out to play.

She built a nice nest a couple of days ago and I thought everything would be fine, but now she’s messed her nest up and dug it all over!

I know she is pregnant and about to kindle because I have felt the kits moving inside her when I put my hand on her tummy.

Should I do anything? Will she make the nest again in time for the babies?

Hi, two days ago I saw my rabbits mating. I was wondering if it is a 100% for real that the doe is pregnant. Please don’ t make your answer too complicated this is my first time with rabbits and breeding.
thanks:)

If my rabbit is pregnant then how should i get ready, what should i do?
please help me smiley

PS:@ 1st i thought that they wer both girls but i guess i was completely wrong. i dont really no how i feel but i dont know if its gonna go al right or wats gonna happen plz help and give me some advice Smiley plz!

UM?HELLO?IM NEW HERE BUT I HAVE BEEN WAITING 4 AN ANSWER REALLY LONG AND PLZ IM WORRIED ABOUT MY BUNNIES!SMILEY HELP PLEASE.!!!!!!!!SORRY FOR BUGGIN YOU IM JUST WORRIED I GUESS WELL, THANKS ANYHOW

i have two bunnys i thought they where both girls but one is a boy and one is a girl i walk in when they were mating and i think she’s pregnant because it looks like she is making a nest but when would she be pulling her fur out?!

jody ur bunny if shes pregnant might beguin to pull her fur out when shes near labor to make a warm bed for her babies

I saw my bunnies matingon Now. 24 and i thought that the female was pregnant. Now im almost sure because she got aggresive towards me today(she bit me like 10 times in two minutes) and she’s the sweetest bunny EVER!:( I thought that it meant that there is a bigger chance she is pregnant. Smiley is this true?

just so you guys know i found out bunnies can leave their moms when their 9 to 11 weeks old but,if you wait to long they can get to attached to thier moms and when they leave they could DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My rabbit, Pepper mates with literally anything that moves! So about 3 or 4 months ago we got a female. We were not exactly thinking of breeding them. We kept Angel (the female we bought) in a cage about 1 and a half long and about half a metre wide. Angel did not seem to like the small space and she scratched on the wood and concrete. So we decided to put her in the cage with Pepper (the male). Its been about 2 months that Angel has been in the cage (on the grass and dirt) with Pepper. Pepper has started to help Angel dig a burrow and now, it is fairly long. She has become aggressive and her fur is everywhere. Her eating habbit has changed and she wont let us pick her up. So there is no way for sure that we are going to know she is pregnant. I need help because i am tossing up between to move the male in the wooden cage where Angel started off or to move Angel back there. Because the cage where they are now, has a long steep burrow that rain could definatly go into. And the door has a gap where, when the babies are walking, could squeeze out of. I dont want Angel to go nuts in that small cage with her babies. Oh and, she is only quite a baby herself, which is wrong and im worried.. she is around 6 months old. So if you want to tell me something…email me on…
hot_summer_babe3454@hotmail.com.
thankyou.
I need to know soon because i have no idea she has been pregnant for!!

Hi there,

My rabbit has started to get snappy towards the other one, i have then saw she has been pulling her hair out and gathering the hay and making a nest, she has also moved her food bowl over to the nesting area. She has moved from always being upstairs to now being downstairs. Could she be pregnant ?

Hi,
I think that my rabbit maybe pregnant! She is 10 to 13 months old. I went away for 2 days and had a friend look after her for me. Macy (the doe) is quite familiar with my friend. Over the past couple of days, Macy has not been herself and been quite aggressive by biting and scratching. When she eats grass, lately, instead of nibbling on it, she pulls very hard and tosses it around. Her stomach looks larger than before I went away. She is also digging more burrows and she tends to pant and lies down a lot. The season is summer here so may this be the cause? She is in a 2 story cage that does not look like a male rabbit would be able to mate with her. All this concerns my friend and I and we are worried about Macy.

Please reply soon….

HEy Jordz,

The change in your rabbits behaviour may show signs of pregnancy – obviously the possibility of pregnancy is greater if you have a male and female rabbit sharing a hutch and neither of them have been spayed or neutered. It is important that two rabbits sharing a home should be spayed or neutered to avoid an unwanted pregnancy and possible scuffles between two rabbits.

I would suggest that you either move the male rabbit to another hutch or separate the upstairs and downstairs areas of the hutch so the rabbits are kept apart, as if the doe is pregnant, the presence of the male will agitate her. Moving the male is a better option than simply separating the two areas however.

Ensure that the doe has plenty of food, water and bedding and observe her for the next month without disturbing the nest. If she is pregnant she will go through this process herself instinctively without the need of extra assistance.

Good luck

Smiley

omg ppl anyone know if bunnies can act gay????
please e-mail to robleskarlis@aol.com
THANKS!!!!!

Hey People,
I am really scared because I saw my rabbits mate and I’m scared something will go wrong. I’ve never done this before. I want to put a nesting box and I was wondering if a cardboard box would be ok. Reply back to rajuandgopi@yahoo.com

Someone please reply.

Hi there

Please don’t panic. Separate the two rabbits (it is best if you remove the male instead of the female, as she will want to remain in her normal surroundings). Make sure she has plenty of food, water and bedding and observe her for the next month for any changes in weight or behaviour. It is advisable that you take the female to the vet to have her palpated in the next 2 weeks, to see if she is pregnant. She will likely eat a cardboard box, so you need to make sure that she has enough bedding for her to prepare her own nesting area, as she will choose the best place to do this, probably in an enclosed area.

Good luck!

Smiley

Hey there
Thanks so much for the advice before but I have three more questions. 1) How many days after the mating will i be able to feel the babies on the mother’s stomach? 2) When can I put the male back with the female? and 3) When am I allowed to touch and hold the babies?
Please answer ASAP.

Hi there

Here are the answers to your questions:

It is not certain exactyl when after mating you will be able to feel babies – please also note that this should not be done by yourself but by a vet to avoid injury to the mother and possible babies
The male can rejoin the female ONLY after he has been neutered to avoid future pregnancies and once the babies have left the nest and are no longer feeding from the mother, which is when they should be separated (6-8 weeks)
You are only allowed to touch the babies when they have left the nest by themselves, as the mother will be very protective of them when they are in her nest.

Smiley Rabbit
Not a Real Rabbit Doctor (TM)
Rabbit Bites
“Twisted and sublime…” NY Times

Hey there.
I have a male rabbit and a female rabbit. I think my femals rabbit is pregnant she just lays around in her cage all day lol. She only lets me pet her in her cage but she will not let me pick her up. When i let her out of her cage she rubs her chin on everything, i don’t know what that is about. I have recently put a nest box in her cage and she pushes all the bedding towards to back of the cage and i have notices that she is pulling her fur out but it is not that much. I let her out of her cage to have a run around. When i let the male out to run around she bites the cage and rattles it i think this is because she misses him? I would be very greatful if you could get back to me =].

Sian x

Hi there

Firstly it is very important that in order to prevent unwanted rabbit pregnancies, un-neutered and un-spayed rabbits must live in separate cages.

When your female rubs her chin on things, it is because she is rubbing her scent, marking objects so the male knows this is her territory. If your two rabbits live together then it is possible that the female may have become pregnant, but it is now important that the two bunnies are kept apart for about a month, where you can observe her behaviour and generally just leave her to make a nest. Ensure that she has plenty of bedding, water and food and do not disturb the nest too much, as she will not like this if she is preparing it for babies. It is also possible that she rattles the cage when the male is out to keep him away from her space – females can show aggressiveness to the male who has got her pregnant.

Good luck

Smiley

Thank you very much. Just waiting for her to have her litte ones now. Her stomache is touching the floor so i think she should be due any day soon. She still hasn’t pulled any fur out since the day i put the nest box in the cage.
Sian x

i have a three month old male rabbit i just recently got a female babby ,as soon as i put them togetther he was all over her trying to mate is this bad can he hurt her since shes just a tiny baby?

Good Luck sian!

Hi there

The female will unlikely be hurt by the male but you should not keep them together until you have spayed the female or neutered the male! This could case unwanted litters being born. Remember that you need to be responsible when owning your rabbits, which involves trying to prevent accidental pregnancies.

Good luck

Smiley

my bunny is about 3 – 4 months old and has been calm and cute ever since we got it but recently it has become aggressive and bites and scratches and nibbles on everything and it digs alot too. she seems to be eating alot more too and eats it extremly fast and also runs around her cage like crazy and very loudly.Also it is more aggressive towards females and (i dont think this classifies as pulling their fur out) but she is black but has recently formed grey patches on her body should i be concerned?

thanks to anyone who can help
rubes=)

Hi there its Sian again. I am concerned about my little rabbit charlie now. She still has not given birth to her rabbits, she has pulled more fur out in her nest box and burrowed a hole in there. She has been carrying her babies for more than 4 weeks and im am very worried about her and the babies. I have recently cointacted mthe people where i got the rabbits from they said that it could be a phantom pregnancy but is not. I can feel the babies moving in her tummy. She wants to come out of her caqage but i have kleft her in there because i dont think she should be running around when she’s over due? Can u please help me.

I am very greatful for your help
Sian
x

Hi there Sian,

Even though you may feel movement in the stomach, it still may mean that this is a phantom pregnancy. However, please do remember that the gestation period could be just over 4 weeks as well so the rabbit will still need to be observed. It is ok for you to let her out of the cage, as long as she does not come into contact with other rabbits and you keep a close eye on her. It is advisable that you take her to the vet to have her properly palpated for kits (as they will be able to tell you more specifically whether there are babies).

Good luck

Smiley

Hi there Rubes,

Your rabbits behaviour may mean that she may have to be spayed to calm the aggressiveness and the need to mark her territory. I would take her to the vet and get some more detailed advice, especially concerning her eating habits and the grey patches on her body. A rapid change in a rabbits eating habits can be very dangerous to their delicate digestive system and your rabbit should be given an overall check up.

Good luck!

Smiley

My rabbit, Cottontail, has been acting very strange. She looks fatter, her nipples are swollen, she dug several burrows and she has made a kind of nest in the back of her hutch. I think she’s pregnant but we don’t have a male rabbit!! she got loose in our neighbor’s yard about three weeks back for a few hours and there are supposedly wild rabbits living in our area. What should I do?

Oh, and Cottontail has been very aggresive towards me and my cat. She will literally attack me when I go near the pile of hay and bedding she has constructed. She looks a bit fatter and has dug a three foot burrow which she later filled in and started another one. What is a phantom pregnancy? Is it a miscarrige? I put a cardboard box into her hutch and she moved the clump of hay into it. Is that okay? She hasen’t pulled out any fur though and my Mom doesn’t want to take her to the vet yet. I’m worried.

I heard that there is a shot that will stop false pregnancies and that are possible problems that will arrise if a false pregnancy goes untreated. How do you palpate correctly? Will it harm the possible babies if I paplate wrong? Should I let her outside? she was lying down alot when we let her out for a few hours today. If it is a false pregnancy would it harm her if she mated again-(I think the wild rabbits might have found their way into our yard, there were some rabbit tracks that weren’t Cottontail’s!!!!)

I have a doe who is 20 days pregnant who lives with a neutered buck (not the daddy) they are so sweet and gentle together that it seems a shame to separate them she is showing no signs of aggression towards the buck and I have read that sometimes litters can be raised by the buck and the doe. Does anyone have any further advice for me please.

Hi there

Don’t be worried about Cottontail! You have done a good job providing her with a cardboard box to act as her nesting box. With wild rabbits living in the area it is quite possible that she may have mated with one of them, however it could still be a phantom pregnancy as the signs you have described are quite common to pregnant rabbits (or ones going through phantom pregnancies). A phantom pregnancy is not a miscarriage, but is when a rabbit shows signs and behaviours of a pregnancy, when in fact there are no babies. It is more like an instinctive hormonal process in un-spayed rabbits.

Keep an eye on Cottontail, ensuring that she and her hutch are protected from any wild rabbits entering or gaining access to her if she is outside running around. If she is pregnant then it is best to keep giving her lots of food, water and bedding without touching or disturbing her nest box, as this is her space and she will not like anyone else’s scent on it. Rabbit pregnancies usually last for about 31 days, sometimes just over, but if she is still showing these signs after this time then I would advise you to take her to a vet, where they may suggest getting her spayed to calm down her behaviour.

Good luck!

In my experience there are no problems with false pregnancies, unless you spot that your rabbit is generally agitated and unhappy whilst going through a few false pregnancies. This is more to do with behaviour and hormones and the treatment is normally to have your rabbit spayed to calm down the behaviour and also prevent disease if the rabbit has previously had litters. Palpating can harm the babies if done incorrectly and therefore I strongly advise that if you do want to palpate, you take Cottontail to a vet where this can be done professionally.

Do not allow Cottontail to come into contact with other rabbits and risk her mating with them again, especially as wild rabbits will not be protected against disease and it is harmful to Cottontail. If you do let her out you need to ensure that you keep an eye on her or keep her isolated in a section of the garden or in a rabbit run where no other rabbits can get in. You should always keep an eye on rabbits when they are playing outside and they shouldn’t be left by themselves.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi there

It is advised that you continue to keep a close eye on the doe, as when she starts building her nest, she may not want the buck there. I would suggest removing the buck from the cage when she makes her nest space, as it is uncertain how many kits she will have and she will need the space of the entire hutch to tend to them. Once the babies are born you can continue to let her visit the buck and let them play together, rehousing them together once the babies are old enough to be separated from the mother.

Hope this helps!

Smiley

I recently had 2 of my rabbits in a cage together cause i didn’t want them to get lonely in there new home. I saw one of the rabbits which i thought where both females. it was chasing my other rabbit around the cage trying to breed her. I took the rabbit out after i noticed what had happend but this was after it had been with my other rabbit for about 4 days. Now my rabbit does not want me to pick her up or love on her or even touch her she is snappy and sometimes makes a noise when i pick her up & she has gained weight. do you think she could be pregnant?

Cottontail is still getting fatter and producing milk. My mom doesn’t want to take her to the vet if/untill she has kits and we agreed that she would pay for all the vaccinations for the kits if there are kits.Would a local petstore take baby rabbits even if they aren’t purebreed? Cottontail could have gotten into someone elses yard who did have a male rabbit so if any of the kits are lop- eared that would be a dead give-away. She has been really lazy also. She spent the day just lying around in the yard or bothering my cat,Missy. Shoul I be feeding Cottontail a special diet-more veggies less pellets?

Hi there

You should be feeding Cottontail her normal food – sudden changes in diet can be very hard on a rabbits digestive system. Just make sure you are giving her a bit more than usual in her food bowl. Keep an eye on her until she gives birth, but be careful not to let her see you looking at the babies and don’t touch them until they are out of the nest and walking by themselves.

A local pet store may take the babies, however, you need to ensure that this is a trusted store who cares for the welfare of their animals. You may need to consider trying to re home the bunnies yourself with responsible people you trust or seeking advice from an animal rescue centre.

Smiley

Hi! I’m just curious about going through the pregnancy stages of a female rabbit and my rabbit is not pregnant until now. She’s with us almost half a year but it seems that she doesn’t get pregnant at all. I have read that rabbits got pregnant for about 30-31 days. I am worried if it will cause a problem to her health or even worse to this one. What should I do? I do appreciate your comments or advice.=)

Hi! I would just ask some tips how to clean or the proper way of grooming your rabbit because my rabbit has a yellow patches on its toes, ears and some parts of her body. We kept her in a wooden cage with her partner. The cage also has a foul smell maybe because of their wastes scattered in it. We really don’t know how to take care of them. Can you please help me? Thanks a lot!

yikes! my bunny (lucie lou) disappeared a week ago today and just sauntered into the door. i’ve been an absolute wreck since last week and am just elated she came back home. however, she’s giving me the ‘look’ and acting a tad strange.

she’s about 5 mo old and has been showing signs of being in ‘season’. hole digging, fur pulling, etc. i can’t believe she came back! people in the neighborhood have had stories of their buns getting eaten by the neighbors dog, wild hawks, etc. i’m sure she went out looking for love (and probably found it). i’ve got to get her to a vet asap. anything else i should be looking for or expect or should do in the future? she’s freaking houdini when it comes to escaping…,

i’m back – wanted to ask another question. my bunny has the run of the house (because the bunny i fostered had the run of the house and he was PERFECTLY well-behaved). he is back with his owners and i have a very messy, don’t always go in the box bunny. it would be terrible to try and cage her now, but i can’t deal with the constant pooping EVERYWHERE and peeing on the hardwoods in corners, on the couch, and on me! what are the best ways to REtrain her to use the litterbox and not my house?

hhh

hi,
about two months ago i got two new baby bunnies and they were sharing a cage until about one month ago my family caught them mating. we separated them but the one we think is a female gained weight(but it could be because she is growing from a baby into an adult) and i saw wave-like movements in her stomach. but they stoped a few weeks ago. also, i can feel little bumps in her stomach when i put my hand againsed her stomach but i did research and it could just be poo. the bumps have stayed about the same size for about a week. she always tries to escape when i hold her but she has always done that. do you think she i s pregnant? im confused!

my rabbit isnt acting normaly and my mom thinks shes pregnant she also doesnt eat very much

hi me again, i forgot to tell you yesterday my mom caught my rabbits mating and today my female isnt acting normally and do we need to separate them? pls write back!

Hi,
I have a female and a male rabbit outside in a pen.Lately my female has been acting different.She has been “grunting” and a bit agressive towards the male.She also started to pull her fur out and gather straw in a corner in her house.She eats a lot more than normally now also,and has gained a lot of weight.We think she is pregnant but we are not positive.Do you think she is?It is the first time having bunnies for the rabbit and me.I do not really know what to do.Should the male be seperated now?Should i do anything?Make anything?Give her something?I really would like some help.You can e-mail me at chatterboxgirls@hotmail.com or just post your answer here.Please answer a.s.a.p.
Thanks.

So I have been taking my rabbit to a farm every week when I go to volunteer because the lady I help has 3 bunnies and a pen outside in the field for them to run around, and I think it is good for my bunny to get fresh air and interact with other rabbits. I felt bad because my bunny seems very bored because she is alone a lot so I bought another rabbit for a friend, they get along well. But lately she has been acting a lot more different and seems a bit bigger, she keeps chasing the other rabbit around the cage every time the other rabbit gets close to her, and she is constantly digging at the bottom of her cage. Today I was holding her and for the first time she didn’t get extremely frightened and just sat there letting me hold and pet her, but then she randomly bit my leg right through my pants! I could be wrong. I am not sure if the rabbits at the farm are neutered. But are these any signs of pregnancy?

hi ,

ive got a lion head female rabbit from somebody 3 days ago . on the first , 2nd day , she is friendly . nw she is more aggresive . whenever see my hand or puting hays in her cage she will chase my hand and grunt . i often shock and throw the hays around and make the cage messy . is this sign of pregnancy ?

before she came to my house , the uncle also have a lion head rabbit male .
so is this sign of pregnancy ?

Hi,

i have a girl rabbit and after the previous death of her old friend so we read up and the internet said we should get a boy for her, a neutered one. So we did and i let him have his run in the garden while my girl was in her hutch. He went straight to her and they were sniffing each other and he was becoming one frisky rabbit and he was jumping all over the place to try and get nearer to my girl,
She was making little whine and crying noises..
what does that mean??

Hi
My Girl bunny is having baby bunnies and I dont know when to get the male out of the cage! Do i get the male out of cage when the baby bunnies are born or before the baby bunnies are born? And what do i do when the baby bunnies are being born?

Hey Rosie Sorry it took so long! Hope all is well. To answer your question about grooming a baby bunny though:
It is so important to consider before getting a pet whether you have the means to be responsible for it and look after it. A rabbits hutch should be cleaned every day – every day, any parts of the cage that has urine or droppings should be cleaned and the bedding replaced and twice a week, the whole cage should be cleaned out and new bedding replaced. Please also ensure that the hutch is big enough to house both rabbits comfortably. They should both be able to lie down and stand up in the cage with enough free space around them. They should also be getting regular runs in the garden under your supervision.

I would advise that you take your rabbit to a vet for a check up to make sure that the yellow patches are not infected, as infections can be severe for rabbits. They will also be able to check the teeth and nails over, to ensure that these are not overgrown and causing the rabbit discomfort.

Normally rabbits need brushing to strengthen the bond between owner and pet, as well as to keep the fur soft and free from mats and tangles. If your rabbit gets dirty and they do not clean themselves, then you can generally wash them with warm water and rabbit safe shampoo – this must be obtained from a pet store and must specifically say that it is suitable for rabbits or small pets.

In this case, my advice is to see a vet about the yellow patches.

The best thing you can do for your rabbit if you suspect she is pregnant is to first separate the male rabbit from her and give her plenty of bedding. Also make sure that she has her own space to build a nest. Generally rabbits are pregnant for around 30-31 days but this can be less or more depending on breed.If after 2 months there have been no babies born, I would get the male neutered – this is important to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Hey Heather…
Hi there

You are doing the right thing by taking her to a vet to be checked over. She will have come into contact with other animals while she was missing and it is important to check her over for signs of being bitten, as infections from other animals can spread to her. You should also worm her and use a flea and mite shampoo specifically for small pets. You should consider buying an enclosed run or building an outer fence for the hutch or where she pays outside to avoid her escaping, she might not always be so lucky! Also remember to keep a close eye on her when she is outside.
Good luck

Hugs,
Smiley

Heather, on your second question!
Bunnies normally are quite easy to train as they poop and urinate in the same areas. Be sure to give the areas they have urinated on a really good clean and position a litter tray in the same corner. Add some bedding with some of the bunnies urine and poop and they should go there. It may take a few tries but just be sure to scoop the poop and place it in the litter tray so the bunny knows this is where it needs to be. They will also go there based on scent.

Good luck!

Smiley

Angel… is very possible that your rabbit is pregnant, but a vet will be able to determine whether there are babies by palpating. This must not be done by yourself, but by a registered vet. You should have separated the male from the female by now, so the female has her own space to build a nest The best thing to do is observe her for the next 3-4 weeks and give her extra food, bedding and lots of water. You should also get the male rabbit neutered to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

Sophie, Sophie , Sophie…

Firstly it is very important that male and female rabbits are not kept together in the same hutch unless one or both are neutered or spayed. This prevents unwanted pregnancies. It is quite possible that your female is pregnant, therefore it is necessary for you to remove the male from the hutch and keep them apart whilst keeping an eye on the female for the next few weeks. Make sure she has plenty of bedding, water and food and has enough space to be left to build a nest in case she is pregnant.

Good luck

Smiley

Robyn!
Aggressive behaviour and increase in weight could mean a possible pregnancy however you should find out whether the rabbits on the farm are neutered and also if they have been immunised against common rabbit diseases. It is a good idea to socialise your rabbit but you must be sure to check the health of the surrounding rabbits, especially on farms and in fields where they are more prone to picking up problems from other wildlife. My advice would be to find out first whether the other rabbits are neutered and if they havent been, take yours to the vet to have your rabbit looked over and if necessary to palpate for kits in case she is pregnant.

Good luck

Smiley

yo imsawadi!
Hi there

It is not certain whether these are signs are pregnancy as it would depend on the age of the rabbit and also if she came into contact with an un-neutered male rabbit before coming to you. My suggestion would be to explain the situation to the vet and have her looked over in general – it may be necessary to have her spayed, as signs of aggression may just be to do with hormones. Once spayed, the aggressive behaviour will fade.

Good luck

Smiley

I have 2 female netherlen dwarfs I would say there about 8 to 9 weeks today I noticed that my bunny spottie humping my other bunny marshmellow when I when went to tuck them up I noticed that marshmellow had looked a little bit fatter could it be of eating alot or could I have a young pregnet bunny could person at the pet store be wrong about spottie being a girl or will to girls do that should I buy anthor cage to seperate them please right back help

I have 2 female netherlen dwarfs I would say there about 8 to 9 weeks today I noticed that my bunny spottie humping my other bunny marshmellow when I when went to tuck them up I noticed that marshmellow had looked a little bit fatter could it be of eating alot or could I have a young pregnet bunny could person at the pet store be wrong about spottie being a girl or will to girls do that should I buy another cage to seperrate them please right back.

I just got two female baby netherland dwarfs. Today when they were in their day ime run I noticed spottie one of my bunny humping marshmallow.Then I noticed marshmallow digging fast in the dirt. Is this a sign of pregnacy? Later when I checked on them in their hutch I noticed that marshmallow was a little fater could this be of eating or a singhn of pregnecy

Hi there You need to remove the male from the cage as soon as possible, before the doe gives birth as he is invading her territory at this time. He needs to have his own cage until the babes are old enough to be separated from their mother. Give the female plenty of food, water and bedding and she will do the rest, be sure not to interfere too much with her nest or to touch her or the babies once they’re born. She will instinctively look after them. Good luck !Smiley

Hi,
I have one female rabbit, she is kept in a large hutch and during the day we leave the bottom door open so she can run around the garden. A few weeks ago she wasnt going back into her hutch, so the hutch door ended up open all night. This has been the only night she could be out all night, she normally always just goes back in herself, then we shut the door. The next day I noticed a small bit of fur from her neck missing,(no cuts) ever since she hasnt been running in the garden as much. She looks as if she has put weight on. She didnt seem distressed, and has been just her usual self, apart from that.
She has had babies a couple of years ago, with our old rabbit (poppy then changed name to peter!) so i know the signs of fur pulling etc… But what happens if its a wild rabbit she has mated with!? Theres a male rabbit a couple of doors down, he sometimes gets out.
The garden has been made rabbit proof as much as possible but she did dig holes under the fence!
Any advice would be much appriciated!

this morning i went to go feed my rabbits and one of my rabbits is a doe and one is a buck. well anyway when i went to feed them my doe had fur gone from the back of her neck would the doe have done that or would the buck have done that if they were mating
please reply i need answers.

i have a doe and a buck in the same cage and ahen i went to feed them this morning i noticed that fur was missing from the back of her neck would the doe have pulled that off or would the buck have done that if they were mating

sandy;
you should not have a buck and a doe in the same cage unless trying to mate them ,and even then you should be around when it takes place because some females become aggressive to males while mating.rabbits can alse become pregnant twice as they have 2 uteruses.that is very bad because most of the time they can not care for two litters of babies at the same time and they tend to be malnurished.but back to your question, depending on the amount of fur missing you could have a pretty good idea of if it is from mating or actually plucking hair out.i am a rabbit breeder, and usually i will see a few clumps of hair pulled out from mating, not too many but still a noticable amount.and if a rabbit is pregnant and begins pulling hair there would be much more,sometimes they scatter it aroundtake a break and then get back up to put it all in their nest.
please consider removing one of your rabbits from the cage for their own safety and health.
good luck!

um i was wondering what happens if you breed a sexually mature male bunny to a younger bunny that is only like 2 months old because my friends bunny got out of it’s cage and now 4 days later she caught it and put in a more secure cage and were worried because their are wild bunnys around her house will her bunny die from being to young we’re taking her to the vet in a couple days but please reply

thanks kurrina

hi, ive two rabbits .. boy and a girl.. we are wanting the doe to get pregnant but the male is alot smaller .. may this effect the chances? She could possibly be pregnant but i dont know how to find out so how do i?

my bunny just had babies and i have no clue what to do. i thought they were both males but when i came home there were babies outside of the cage. the mom wont have much to do with them. please help i have no idea how to take care of them.

can a bunny have her babies bero the 30 days?

My female rabbit has gotten to big for her cage so i put her in with the male rabbit. I ma wondering if she is pregnant or not. She has gained a huge amount of wait and looks huge. She is very timid but can be extremely aggresive to the other female rabbit when i have them all out on the floor. she is rarely if not at all aggressive with the male.

Well My Female Rabbit Had Her Babies But When I saw some babies and went inside the house.I came Back And She was Closing the Hole she Made .I don’t why she was doing that but I’m Worried.

Why Do U think she is doing that?

Oh forgot to write this Plaese help me and thanks

Dear Jannaty,

The best thing for you to now Is to prepare for possible babies. You need to ensure that your rabbit is comfortable, with plenty of food, bedding and water. She will make a nest herself, probably in the dark area, nearer the time when she is to give birth. After this, it is important that you just observe her and not handle her very much as she can be aggressive during this time. If you would like to confirm the pregnancy then it is advised that you visit your local vet to have them palpate for babies, as this can be dangerous to the unborn babies if you do this yourself.

Also it is very important that you plan what will happen to the babies once they are born and old enough to be removed from the mother. It is advisable that you try and find homes for them, as there are high cases of rabbits having to be rehomed by animal shelters due to unwanted pregnancies.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi there Emma,

Firstly, its very important that you always keep an eye on your rabbit when she is roaming outside. This is mainly because rabbits are very curious and clever creatures, who can dig a hole under a fence in the blink of an eye! Rabbits constantly dig and bite, so even in a “rabbit-proofed” enclosure, they should always be observed whilst running around.

If you are concerned about your rabbit having mated with a wild rabbit, or even if she has mated with the neighbours rabbit, you should have her assessed at the vet as soon as possible. This is so you can explain the situation and have her checked for disease/mites/fleas etc. as wild rabbits may carry disease that domestic rabbits may catch if not regularly vaccinated.

Good luck

Smiley

Sandy,
Hi there

Mating between a doe and buck is very possible if both rabbits are enclosed in the same hutch and neither are spayed or neutered. This can often be a very problematic situation, unless you are breeding them specifically, as you are guaranteed to have babies, and possibly more than one litter. The fur could be due to them fighting as well, but it is advised that you separate both rabbits immediately and have the vet check over the doe to make sure she is not distressed and to have them palpate for babies, which they may be able to tell if she is far along.

Good luck

Smiley

Riley I’m so sorry to hear about your bunny. A black widow!? I don’t think I will be preggers anytime soon but keep your chin up. Bunnies are always looking for good parents. Go to the bunny shelter and you’ll see.

Hugs, Smiley

Hey Shannon,

Firstly you need to know whether the rabbits are different breeds – this will definitely have something to do with the difference in size, but is not necessarily a basis for deciding on whether the breeds cannot reproduce or not. However, if you mean that the male is ‘smaller’ (meaning younger than the doe) then it is advisable that you seek a vets advice as to whether they are able to reproduce at that age, especially if you do not know the age of the rabbits. The vet can also best guess whether the doe could already be pregnant or not.

Good luck

Smiley

makayla, could be. Much fatter can = much pregnanter. Rabbits can show aggressiveness to either sex, so you can’t really go by that.

Smiley

Riley, so sorry to hear about your other bunny. What happened?

Before the 30 days?

Hiyaa,
My female rabbit spent around 1 hour with my male rabbit, 2 weeks ago. She is now a whole lot more lazy, a lot more snappy and she bites (never used to), and she has also gained some weight. If she is pregnant, at what stage will she start plucking her fur and building a nest, and are there any other signs??

yes it is

my dad will never get me anthour pet that poops so i guess the only pet that i can have is newt i caught one last winter it died becauze it was to cold i could of keept it in my refrigerator well so it looks like i wont have a buuny until im older. ps i hate black widos thanks for hugz

heey i need help my mother took my rabbits nest and threw it out while she was cleaning the cage.
she put the nest box in after will that just be fine? my rabbit hasnt even set foot in the nest box though

HELP!!

Heey, i have an almost due bunny that has already made a nest. but my mother decided to clean her cage today and she accidently through the nest out. and put the nesting box in my bunny was looking all over for her nest. and now she wont set foot in the nesting box HELP! my bunny is due on the 18th.
october 16 2009

emily im not real rabbit dr but i do know how to fix this problem first u can go to a craft store and there is somthimes wool or fur
that u can put in box tell ur mom not to take it out

I always caught my two bunnies in action about more than 5 days. The male is doing it with the female. But it seems that the female doesn’t care what the male is doing with her,, you think they made it? Is my bunny pregnant? she doesn’t eat sometimes, and she pretty snob the male. And now, the female bites me when I touch her.

Hi, I mated my fouryear-old rabbit 32 days ago. This is her first time. We have been keeping an eye on her and she has protruding nipples, a large stomach and we can feel lumps in the stomach area. She has been panting and is not eating anything. What do I do and how long until the babies come?

i was wondering if anyone knows how to palpate a pregnant rabbit? oh ya and answering monica’s question: rabbits usualy have babies at 28-34 days. if she doent have babies by the 40th day i would say she was never pregnant.

Hi there,
I am starting out at being a breeder of my Netherland Dwarfs. I was trying to get one of my does, Isabelle, pregnant and didn’t think that she was so I bred her again. About a week after she had her first litter of 7 to my amazement and now they are 3 weeks old. I am almost positive she became pregnant a second time as her belly is really big and I can feel kits. She is due to have them very soon and it is now the 34th day. I am wondering if she is delaying kindling because of her first litter being in the cage. Should I take them out? I know I shouldn’t wean them yet but am worried that Isabelle will delay kindling for longer and am really worried. She is constantly laying down on her side as if she is exhausted (-no wonder with carrying a litter and lactating at the same time!)What should I do???
Thanks in advance,
Adelle

Hi
I have a two and a half year old Lionhead doe who has recently become pregnant (we think) by an albino Lop. I am quite worried as I have heard that older bunnies can die if they have a first pregnancy when they are as old as she is. She has had lots of phantom pregnancies in the past but this time she actually dug her way into the buck’s run and was seen being mounted by him. Is there anything at all I can do to help her?
Thanks in advance.
TC

It is the 39th day and she still hasn’t had them. She is VERY big and has made a hole in the hay that we put out. Is there any chance this is false pregnancy? and if it is, is there any way to check?
Thanks.

if you feel her stomach, you should feel the kits. may be take her to the vet to give her something to make her have the babies

hi

my female rabbit died a few days ago and i was in school. i still feel like crying.wat shoud i do?

Awww, so sorry to hear this Rico. Just try to think of all the fun you guys had together, and how maybe someday you guys can see each other again. Maybe you can get another one too. It’s always nice to have a new buddy, when another has passed. It’s OK to be sad, but I know you’ll get through it!

My 5 month old rabbit (lop eared) seemed lonely so we got a 6 week old lop eared from the store. I took her to my 5 month and first she (or is she a she?!) sniffed my 6 week and started mounting her (we thought the 5 month was a girl so we got another girl)!!! We know that my 6 week isn’t ready (and we have no intention of her to be ready…EVER) to be pregnant so now we keep her away from my 5 month. Are we doing the right thing???

Hi,
I bred my rabbits about 32 days ago. This is the second litter for my female rabbit. When I mated them the male fell of the females back and so I knew they had been successful. On day 15 my female made a nest and pulled some fur out. Her belly is hard, she eats a lot, drinks a lot, is very protective over her stomach, she has put weight on and so everything points to her being pregnant. Why hasn’t she given birth yet? I tried weighing her and feeling her belly this morning(32) but she would not let me. Do you think it could be today?

Heya triannarules!

For now, keeping your rabbits separate is a good thing to do. You should go to a vet and have them sex the new arrival, just to be sure that it is a female and not a male. 2 females together make a good companionship, but they do still fight over who the boss is so it might help to gradually introduce the two by letting them have supervised play dates. If this looks good and there are no signs of aggression or fighting then the new arrival should be gradually introduced to the hutch they will be sharing. Eventually they should get along but if they don’t then they may have to be spayed to control any hormonal behaviour or kept apart.

Good luck!

Smiley





Smiley,
You answered my question. But over the days, we have checked my oh-so-we-thought-she-was-a female rabbit (A.K.A. My 5 month) and we were sure she was a male. We have an enclosed area which is practically my house’s laundry area and our veranda. We put wire in the open parts and we leave our male (I wish he was a she) out to run around free everyday and night (he sleeps outside). We leave our baby rabbit in her hutch outside and our male stays near, guarding. I let our baby rabbit run free once I get home from school but put our male in a basket on top of a table, making sure he can’t jump out. Sometimes, I think one of these days we would have no choice but to put them together. I’m still unsure if I am doing the right thing. HELP!

Thanks,
Triannarules

my female rabbit has been mateing alot and hates when the male comes around her she grolws at him. her nippels has become swollen. is sh pregnant

i thouched my rabbits 3 day old babies after strcking and they are perfectly fine she checked them after than hopped away

rabbit lover…maybe. Wait and see mate.

Anonyamouse….that’s great!

Thanks Riley, for not being a real rabbit Dr. you are pretty swift.




Heya ,
Triannarules –
Hi there

The important thing to remember here is that a male and female rabbit should be kept separate unless one or both are spayed or neutered. It is not responsible to put them together and risk having an unwanted litter of rabbits. Rabbits need time to get used to when another after they are spayed or neutered as they want to claim territory and you must take the time to gradually introduce them together indoors and keep an eye on them at all times outdoors to avoid a fight. You could get a friend to hold one rabbit while you hold the other and just let them get used to you both grooming them at the same time and take it from there. Just be patient and if they are spayed or neutered then one day they can probably be put together.

Good luck
Smiley





Hi Emily!

The most important thing to remember when you have a pregnant bunny is not to disturb her too much. Ideally you should just be providing enough food, water and bedding to leave her to build her nest and be comfortable in it. If she is moved around or touched too much this may stress her. It is not uncommon for rabbits to be late by a week or so, you just need to ensure that she is left by herself to have her babies and be sure not to try and handle her or the babies as soon as they are born as she may feel upset about this and may harm the babies.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi,
We have 3 rabbits that are in a cage who are barely 3 months old. they might be younger. They are even to young to sex. One of them stomach is swollen and she appears to be pregnant but they are to young. What is wrong with it?
Please help.
Thank you so much.

hello my name is Shamus and my rabbit is a girl i think she is getting fatter and she eats sooo much she does not resist when i pick her up but i have noticed she has become more limp and her peee is a very dark red

Hi there Shamus

Dark red urine may and may not be a medical issue for your rabbit. Sometimes it can be caused by plant pigments that arent harmful to the rabbit or dehydration, sometimes a discharge from abortion or in severe cases it can be due to an infection in unspayed rabbits. The fact that your rabbit is limp worries me though and I would strongly advise you to take your rabbit to the vet to be looked over, as limp rabbits area sure sign that there is something wrong, the red urine may or may not be directly related to this.

Please seek veterinary advice urgently.

Good luck,
Smiley!

hi i have 2 female rabbits who are sisters. they have lived together since birth in a cage in the house and get on really well. i now want to mate one of them with my sisters male rabbit and i am wondering if once pregant is it ok for her to still stay in the cage with her sister, and for them all to be in together once the babies are born? it would be a real shame to have to seperate the sisters as they sleep cuddled up together and clean each other etc. thanks for the advice.

Hi there

Firstly, it is very important to remember that if you plan on breeding your rabbits, you need to be aware of the whole process in order to make sure that you do not distress your bonded rabbits (sisters) by removing one of them. It is also important to be aware of the responsibilities that come with breeding rabbits and raising the litter, ensuring that all vaccinations, proper sexing and neutering/spaying is done to prevent more breeding between the siblings. If you still decide that you are fully aware of all that comes with breeding rabbits (there have been many rabbit litters abandoned and sent to shelters from families who have bred rabbits not expecting a large litter) then it is not advisable to keep the sisters together once one of them becomes pregnant. The mother will need all the space to herself, as she can actually kill babies if they are meddled with after they are born, whether its by you or another rabbit. She will also need the space to feed her young and for the rabbits to stay in her nest. The pregnant rabbit will need her own space and a nesting box and plenty of food and water. At this time she may become aggressive towards her sister, so you will need them to be kept separate. Only once the babies are mature enough to leave the mother can the sister be reintroduced gradually and eventually they might be able to stay all together as one family if you are keeping the litter. Rabbits do go through power struggles as they get older, however, so some of the rabbits will challenge the mother and her sister as a sig of dominance if they are all kept together, and you need to be prepared for this.

Good luck

Smiley

hay,my 2 rabbits were 2 gether 4 about 1 day is that long enough 4 her to get pregnet ??????

my rabbits were together for one day is that long enough for her to be pregnet ???

Yes!

Hi,
I’m Claire and I just bought a black dwarf rabbit a few days ago and when i asked the gender they said it was too young to even sex. However its about five months old according to what they say. I’m afraid it might be pregnant because it was housed with a sibling in the same cage. I’m thinking of going to the vet at Petco but in about a weeks time. Also I’m not sure if bunnies do poop alot but its been pooping non stop and it can probably easily fill a cup and a half when I clean the cage everyday. Any advice would be much appreciated being that this is my first time caring for a rabbit. Thanks a bunch!!

Heya Claire. Take them in and get them checked and then take appropriate action. If they are together and opposite sex, it’s possible. Yeah, we poop WAY too much.

- Smiley

my two netherland dwarfs have been together for 10 days i dont know if they have mated i havent seen them do you think she is pregnant yet

hi i have a rabbit well 3 and now i am kinda freaked out i think it might be preg

Heya kid, you mean 3 weeks??

Hugs,

Smiley

Hey, I have 2 rabbits and we recently discovered one is a girl (she was labeled boy at the pet store, but sex organs don’t lie). They’ve always had separate cages and one day my boy bunny was out playing while the little girl was in her cage, but we forgot close the top and he jump in and she has been the same since. We live in Japan, and don’t know of any vets around here. I can’t tell if she’s pregnant or something is wrong, because she’ll be really clinging and lovey one day and the next she sits in the corner, and grunts when anyone is near her, and will be very skittish. But she doesn’t want the male near her at all since then, she freaks out when he’s around, but never bites. Some advice would be so helpful right now. Thanks

I have 2 female dwarf rabbits(Scarlette, Panda), and my friend has a male lop(Buster) buster and panda mated, and now i beleive panda is pregnant. Scarlette always humps panda, and there both girls.. is there any way that that could possiably hurt the babies? They do not share a cage but i always let them run around together and panda runs away from her, im concerned that the babies might get hurt =[
should i keep them away from eachother?

SMW,

Hi there

There are certain behaviours so look out for in pregnant females, but they do not confirm for sure whether a rabbit is definitely pregnant or not. The female not wanting to be with the male can be a sign that they have mated and she does not want him around, however, if it is nearing a month since he got into her cage and she is not building a nest or appearing too different then she may not be pregnant. It is extremely important that, even though you are in Japan, that you find your nearest vet, in case of emergency and illness of your rabbits. They should also be receiving vaccinations to protect them from diseases. I also must stress the importance of having your rabbits spayed/neutered, as having them near each other and not spayed/neutered will cause them to behave differently when they are in heat and they can sense each other near. This can be very frustrating for animals and it is not fair to keep them like that when they are not breeding naturally.

Provide your rabbit with water, food and plenty of bedding, observe her for a month from when the male ‘mated’ and keep an eye out (discreetly) for a nesting area. Also seek out your nearest vet and find out about spaying/neutering.

Good luck

Smiley

hi smiley
i let my 2 male and female rabbits together yesterday and i dont know if shes pregnant or not they was together for about 10 mins is that enough for her to get pregnant

yep!
smiley:)

my rabbit is grunting and whining when i touch her stomach and she must have bred with my nuetered male he got nueterd two weeks ago is it possible for my four month old female to be pregnant or is it false

i have 2 lionhead rabbits who have the run of my garden. they wont use thier hutch to sleep or rest in , just go to it for food. they also eat every thing(plant wise) in the garden. i feel cruel if i lock them in thier hutch. i have recently found them burrowing. is this because she is bpregnant? will she have the babbies in the burrow? do i lock her in the hutch, if so how long for?
cheers k

heii smiley,
my bunny name is panzy and she is 4 months old but when i bought her she was sharing a cage with a male i think she might be pregnant because shes very agressive and in her old cage she started to build a nest but when i put her in her new cage she didnt start building her nest again and i just stated this breeding thing but i dont no what im feeling for is she pregnant and she also eats way more then she would usualy i fill her bowl to the top and she eats it in like 10 minutes can u help me is she pregnant i did all my reasearch but i still cant tell?

Hi Smiley,
My Rabbit Macie is four Months old she is whining when i feel her stomach and i can feel bumps she is also digging i think she might be pregnant but its only been seven days and my male Jasper got nuetered two weeks earlier, is it possible or is it false? She is also eating lots of food she has never bit me intill now

Hi there,
My rabbit just had her babies but all of sudden they died. Now that we can touch her, she won’t move at all. She will stay in one place. She would eat but I’m not sure whats wrong with her…Please help

thank you she’s not pregnant she was just fat all of a sudden her belly went down but next month ima try to mate her i was going to mate her with my friends rabbit but he has the SNIFFLES so im going to try with another bunny wish me luck!!

Hey Eddie,

Hi there

Rabbits do go through a period of mourning just like us, so she is probably feeling the effects of losing the babies. It is important to remove them from the hutch and spend lots of time bonding with your rabbit – if she wont move or come to you to take her out of the hutch, then spend some time talking to her and interacting with her by the hutch. She will gradually get used to bonding with you again. You should get her to eat as soon as possible, even if it means giving her a favourite treat, as rabbits stomachs are delicate and the digestive system needs food and water to work properly.

Good luck,

Smiley

hello toriel,

Firstly, breeding takes a lot of responsibility and research and there should be some forethought as to what will happen to the babies as rabbits can have large litters.

Only a vet can tell for certain if your rabbit is pregnant as they will palpate for babies. There are no clear signs that determine a pregnancy, just signs that could mean a possibility. I would advise taking your rabbit to the vet to be checked over, especially as she is eating her food so fast – this may make her overweight and cause digestive problems.

Good luck!

Jasper/macie,

Hey kids,

It is possible for the effects of neutering to take around 2-3 weeks before its safe to rejoin the male and female. A trip to the vet would be a good idea to have your female examined, especially as she is whining when you feel her belly – rabbits normally only whine or scream when they are in pain or discomfort so you should be careful that you dont handle her stomach too much and let the vet see what this is.

Good luck

Smiley

thank you smiley but ifyou didnt get my email yet i said i will tell you each day into her pregnacy on how shes doing and can you tell me more info on bunny pregnacies i did my research but i would like more info from a professional breeder then the internet!

Thanks smiley,
i will be sure to take her to the vets

hi my rabbit just had babies. some times she will sit on top of them. is that a good thing?

Hi my rabbit is pregnant. At least we think and she is due any day now. She started pulling fur out right away so i left it. Then i noticed she used it as a litter box. We put a different box in and filled it full of straw. Then we got some of that fake fur and put that in their.. she moved some of her fur in their and then used it as a litter box again. Now she made a nest on the mesh and i don’t think it is going to be warm enough. I put blankets on around it and left an area for sunlight but i still dont think its warm enough.. I dont’ know what to do because she is so confusing.. Please help the babies are going to be here any day now.

now my bunny is grunnting when she sees my hand and she started to bit and attack my hand whats wrong with her but her birthday is the 9 of april well not her birthday her birth date but im going to breed her on the?? i dont know when but smiley please help :]

hi i have a bunny

Hi
My bunny Alice keeps making whimpering noises when I touch her tummy or try to pick her up it only started today. Im really worried please help me and answer IM REALLY WORRIED I don’t know if she’s pregnet or not im only a kid like really and im sad!!!! she doesnt want my brothers bunny jacob to go near her. He just stares at her while she eats about halve the food I don’t want her to die if she’s not pregnet ((((((( Please Help

dear smiley,

when is the sexual maturity of a doe rabbit??

i think shes pregnet oh oh

I bred my rabbits almost two weeks ago. I’ve been feeling the females tummy to see if I can feel any babies, but haven’t felt anything yet, however, the last couple days she’s started making this weird noise at me. Almost like a snort/squeal type thing. When she’s in the hutch and I go to touch her, she makes the noise and if I continue to touch her back or sides she gets louder and then tries to bite me. Would this behavior be a possible indication that she’s pregnant?

thats the same thing mine does but last week i tried to breed my bunny but i dont no if she pregnant and SUNNY are u sure the breeding was succesful…

if your rabbit pulls its hair and and never moves and always sits there does that mean its pregnant x thanks courtney weller xx

well she just sits there she hasnt pulled hair yet and every time i touch her she goes huhhh and her belly is really big i think i feel her babies if shes having any lolz..

So i’ve had two bunnies for the last three months and i’ve figured out that they are male and female. For the first 2 months or so they were getting along just fine, till one day my female didnt want the male to touch her. They keep on fighting and i’m worried about them!!
HEEELLLLLPPPP!!!!!!!

Hey Sonny!
Hi there,

This change in behavior can sometimes be an indication that the female is pregnant, however a visit to the vet is always recommended to get an expert opinion. When rabbits make loud noises or squeals it is a sign of distress, therefore the female should be left to rest and only interact with her without touching her until she gets used to just seeing you.

Good luck

Smiley

Toriel,

The sexual maturity of a doe varies between breeds. It can be approximately four to six months in the small to medium sized breeds and up to nine months in the giant breed. This is the age they should also be neutered.

Good luck

Smiley

kim,
Hi there

You will need to keep a close eye on the babies and the doe. Be careful not to interact with them or touch them – if you find that she is not giving them milk and they seem to be following her around in the early stages, you may need to wean them as se may be rejecting them. The temperature should be fine and also it may be fine that they are not in the nest, but if she is not giving them milk or ignoring them then they may be weak or die. The vet can best give advice on weaning kits or the best formula to feed a baby rabbit that is not being nursed by the mother.

Good luck

Smiley

Hi there Kerry,

IT is best to keep the male separate until it is clear that the female is not pregnant (about 4-6 weeks). Sometimes it takes a little longer than is stated for the male to be completely safe to return to the female without the risk of pregnancy. There have been instances in the past where a neutered male has been returned with the female after the ‘correct’ period of waiting after a neutering procedure, and has still managed to reproduce. The male and female can still be taken out and held in close proximity to each other so they do not lose their bond and have company but they should not be left alone during this time.

Good luck

Smiley

If your lionnhead rabbits are a male/female un-neutered pair than the likelihood that the doe is pregnant is very high. It is important that to avoid unwanted pregnancy you keep male and females separate unless they are neutered or spayed. The doe may also be burrowing because theyhave free run of yoru garden and will get curious as to what lies beyond it! Be very careful to keep a close eye on your rabbits activity especially when outside. It will take thwem no time to burrow a hole out of your garden and get lost in someone elses, prone to accidents and other bigger animals.

Good luck

Smiley

Danielle,
Ideally a trip to the vet should not be the last resort when you have pets, especially rabbits as their systems are more sensitive than a cat or a dog and also seeing as you are breeding. The scent of the males will still be present if the doe is near the males hutch and this could confuse her. It is best during pregnancy to leave the doe to roam her own territory and surroundings and allow her to build a nest and only interact with her to put food and water and replace bedding. She should be disturbed as little as possible during this time.

hello we think my rabbit is pregnant because we have a male and female rabbits and yes we did think they were both girls and one night they were mating and she screeched a bit we don’t know why she screeched maybe he hurt her we’re not sure? However ever since then she has got big and when she lets you stroke her you can feel a bump in her belly and this morning i woke up and checked on her and found loads of her hair in her bed and she keeps doing it and now she is just sitting there panting really heavy and not moving is she giving birth?

hi there,

hi there
i had have two rabbits before, a male and a female, i let them live together in one cage they were biting each other and so i notice they both lost some hair on there nose, but just a week ago the male died, he escaped from the cage then my brother found it somewhere else. is it possible that my doe is pregnant? she is so calm and her body changed, she is 3x fatter that before, how can i be sure if she is pregnant? our place is too far from a vet so it think it is risky to bring her there. i saw her pulling some hair but she is not making any nest. what should i do?

Hi there,

I had 3 does & 1 buck living together in 1 hutch. I noticed strange behaviour & so separated all of them. 2 of the females went on 2 have litters 22 & 18 days ago. The 3rd one has been showing all the usual signs of pregnancy but as she was separated from the dad 43 days ago I took it to be a phantom.

About 4 weeks ago she was with the buck for around 5-10 mins although I didn’t see him mount her (she mounted him) is it possible that in that short time she did conceive. The reason I’m asking is because she’s been getting increasingly aggressive towards me & this morning I have noticed she has pulled even more fur (the whole hutch is covered) & she has rearranged her nest & is not leaving the nesting area, not even for food.

None of the other females acted like this & I’m just wondering if she has been caught & if she could be getting ready to give birth.

Any advice you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you

hey smiley my rabbit hes not pregnet of course but died like 1 or 2weeks ago becues i toeke him out of his cage and he jumped out of my hands and ran out the room in my moms room and i have a dogs so thay chased him and in the liveing room and my rabbit oreo hit the wall and tryed to go under my poorly spaced couch and then it looked like he broke his back when he came out and got on his back and started swinging hes claws and died with messed up back. split mouth and bloody nose and mouth. please tell me why he died

Hey, i was just wondering, cause i bread my rabbit, polka-dot a little while ago, and i was wondering, is there any spasific thing i need to give her, like food, ect?? And what can i do to make her happy? like games and stuff? She has been really calm, and not normal to/with me lately…

what do i do if i have put the nest box in and she wont move her fur.She also pooped in it.

hey,
i have these two rabbits and we have been looking online out pregnancy for rabbits and it said about feeling there tummy’s i felt my rabbits tummy and it feels different from the males she is also very fat and has been pulling hair of the male and putting it in her mouth is this normal or is my rabbit having pretend pregnancy thanks for all the help by the way .
signed
Zara

i have four rabbits- a buck and three does. i think one of them is pregnant but im not sure. she has been with the buck about 8 days. if she is pregnant can she stay in the same hutch as the other two does since i have only two hutchs and the buck is in one of them? Thanks for the help in advance.
signed matt

Hey there.
I have four bunnies and they live together three of them are girls and one of them is a boy they get along great and have been living together since they were little. I have one rabbit that like is always away from the rest of them could it be because there hurting her? And my other rabbit i thought she was pregnant but the boy keeps trying to mate with her is it commom to mate when the girls pregnant?

Hey there.
I have four bunnies and they live together three of them are girls and one of them is a boy they get along great and have been living together since they were little. I have one rabbit that like is always away from the rest of them could it be because there hurting her? And my other rabbit i thought she was pregnant but the boy keeps trying to mate with her is it commom to mate when the girls pregnant? And what does it meen if a girl is humping the other girl?

Hi,
So I’ve had my bunnies for about a year now and they have been breeding like crazy. We keep meaning to get the male fixed but just don’t have the money at the time. We have had 6 litters but they all keep passing away from weather or nutrition problems. When we got the bunnies, we thought they were two girls. Apparently someone can’t tell gender very well. We pretty much know her pregnancy symptoms in the cage but we have been letting them roam the backyard as they please. I haven’t seen them mating but she has had all of her symptoms except the fur pulling. I don’t know if that’s because she is further from the male so he is unable to catch her to pull her fur or if it’s because she is not pregnant. I have been unable to catch her so I can’t feel her tummy but her nipples have been getting more prominent as the time goes by. We let them out of their divided cage on May 27th and it is now June 5th. I am not quite sure that she is pregnant but around the 21st, are going to put her in her hutch and take her inside so the weather doesn’t get to the babies again. She never has been agressive, especially around the male, when she is pregnant. She streches out with her belly sticking up and she lays there for hours. Her belly is growing but I’m not sure if it’s growing from fat or babies. Also, she has a flap of skin and fur under her chin and I’m not sure why. That showed up a few days after we let them out. I don’t know if it’s because she hasn’t gotten enough water, if it’s fat, just her winter coat shedding, or something I should be worried about. If you can please respond A.S.A.P that would be great!! Thank you and have a nice day(:

-Marina

hello
I have 3 bunnies two of them are sisters female Dutch dwarfs and i wen to the pet store to ask for another a Doe again and they gave me a bunny they said was a Doe but when i got home i had a closer look at “her” and turned out she was a he he has Mated with one of my other rabbits the on june the first so not many days in to it if she is pregnant she seems to like being in her cage but today i had her out and was petting her when she bit me and nearly broke the skin but she is fine with my boyfriend is it just me or is it agressive due to the pregnancy please help i love my bunnies and i hate that i cant pet her or go near her as it is i have to wait to get my bf to take her out while i clean the cage / hutch

any help would be nice thank you

Hey, around 3 weeks ago i mated my two rabbits and she has been acting wierd, she has been digging ALOT, not eating as much, and shaking like she’s out of breath and all she does is just lay there, she also is very aggressive towards the male and she starts to build her nest but then jumps on it and starts digging on it and keeps repeating the process, i have given her a nesting box i filled it with hay and she takes it out puts in a corner and again jumps on it and starts digging at it does this mean she is pregnant? also if she does have the litter, how can i ensure that they will survive?
Please help!

hi i got two girl rabbits (i think) but one is pregnant my whole family thinks she is really agresive and eating alot also she is makeing nests and pulling out hair is is generly big but she isnt very big round the tummy area. is that because she is not far along enough yet ? is she acturly pregnant or is it a phantom? please help!!

Hi my rabbit has been breed for 34 days now and she still hasn’t had her babies. She started to make her nest yesterday morning. She has not pulled any hair yet, and this is her first time getting breed. I was wondering if it could be posible for her to withhold her babies longer then 34 days?

hi,

i would just want to ask at what age can rabbits be pregnant? Because my rabbits are about 3 months only and we just found out that they are a girl and boy. I just want to know what age they can be pregnant or whether they are already pregnant so I can prepare the things they need and separate them. Thanks a lot!

Kids, ol’ Smiley has had a case of hiccups for about a month. I’m trying to get rid of them by scaring myself (I actually watched the movie Beaches, but I just got hives). As I try to recuperate, my one hope is that you kids will help each other. Do you know the expression “heal thyself”? Yeah, like that.

This is now a forum for rabbit health, so please, reach out to each other and give each other answers! Also, look around!There’s a lot of good advice about being a pregnant rabbit.

I’m hoping to recover soon. In the meantime, I just rented Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

Hugs, Smiley

Hello,
I’m soo excited!! Just thought I’d let you know, my bunny just had her babies today!!(: We aren’t sure how many babies there are because we don’t want to mess with the nest. The mama is just laying down outside of the nest. It’s soo cute Any experienced bunny breeders have any advice to keep the babies alive and healthy or should I just keep the mama’s food and water plentiful?

-Marina!!(:

That’s awesome. Just keep that food and water topped up, and check with us here if you have any issues http://www.rabbitbites.com/blog/smiley/

i cant tell if my buuny is pregnant we dont know how old she is the place were we bough her and her mate from said they were 2 femals they were together at the shop and they were in the same cage together until we found out it was male and female she tried making a nest out of a blanket that i had put her on to let her get some exercise but she isnt pulling out fur

Here’s where to go for answers kids http://www.rabbitbites.com/blog/smiley/

no more answers here kids go here: http://www.rabbitbites.com/blog/smiley/

When we first got my rabbit it had a flase pregnancy.It’s been about a month since we got her.She is now pulling her fur out from her butt area and putting her fur in a corner.Ever since we got her she’s been digging frantically.Is it another flase pregnancy or is she really pregnant.My sister has a unnurtured male rabbit,she put them together.My sister has a different breed then mine.Will the babies be both breeds.

It will be very helpful if you give me advise.

Also can i change her beeding?

I have just been given a baby rabbit, she is about 7/8/9 month, and she has been very twitchy, shee won’t let me pick her up or touch her belly, when i put the food in she goes to bite me, when i let her in the pen, and i stroke her she runs straight back in, then starts tapping her feet very loudly in the cage, i havn’t holded her once since i got her, iv’e also noticed she keeps moving hay from the other side of the cage to the other side, is she pregnant at her age? her old owner told me she was left in a pen with a male rabbit, is it fake pregnancy or real? any help? thanks!

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can give me any advice? I went to feed by giant bunnies tonight and found what looked like a a fleshy clump in here bedding in the corner they use to urinate in. We have a male and female in the same hutch as they have been together since we bought them – any ideas what this might have been? I assume it was something to do with babies but have no idea if they have a “show” or anything – any advice greate fully recieved….. Thanks bunny lovers ;0)

Hi, I bought two female bunnies a couple of days ago. They’re both around 13 weeks, one frizzy furry grey and another white. The white one is very active once I let it out in the garden and hops around exploring. They both eat normally and the fecal pellets are also normal. However the grey one just sits in one place and does not move even when i stroke its head or back. When it does decide to move, it hides in corners, behind walls or under the garden chairs and tables. Is the grey one just timid or is there something wrong with it?

Whenever I let it out, it only goes towards corners behind flower pots. When both bunnies are in the two storey hutch, the grey one often stays in the sleeping compartment, but also spends time downstairs by the ramp. But when the white rabbit comes downstairs, the grey one does not move out of the way to let it through. Is that normal?

Thoughts would be greatly appreciated

Hi,

My son has started a little business breading rabbits. We have had two litters so far and all is going quite nicely. He has three does and one male. They all have their own bed room so we can control how often they are pregnant as we do not want them to become Battery Rabbits!! They are all great pets and have become part of the family. Even our dogs and cat are friends with them.

We have one does who appears to have been pregnant for nearly 6 weeks. She nested early on in the preganacy and has since distroyed the nest. I can feel the kittens in her belly. Is it possible she is having a long pregnancy? She has plenty of access to fresh water and food so there is no issue here. It is possible that our male has had a visit a couple of weeks after the first “visit”. Could this be causing problems?

Thanks

Steve and Tom

my rabbit is ment to have rabbits any day now. she has made a nest but no fur is in it i am really worried she is not going to look after them. her nest loos good but as i said before their is no fur what should i do should i be worried……:) seeya

Hello,
My bunny gave birth last night ans there are 2 gorgeous babies in the hutvh. Is there anything I need to do to make sure that mum and kits are happy and healthy? It;s her 1st litter and I@m not sure she knows what she is doing.
Also I am having the male neutered next week and he’s been separated from her. I want to put him in with my other neutered male but they have been figting recently. How long will it take for him to calm down and lose all the raging hormones after he has been neutered? Eventually I’d like them all to live together, but will I need to spay the female to so they are all happy?

Any help would be greatly appreciated x

well, it’s my first time having a female rabbit and reading all this slightly worries me… I don’t want to have to go to the vet and be told it’s nothing, but i do suspect my little girl is pregnant. I’ve had her for 2 weeks now and brought her from a pet shop. I felt sorry for her as she was stuck in a pen with two boys and I know that’s very wrong. So I took her home and gave her lots of yummy food. She was quite skinny, as if she hadn’t eaten much… I know female rabbits eat 1000% more than males but she’s putting on weight. she has been gathering hay in her mouth but there hasn’t been a nest built… yet. She’s still very calm and isn’t aggressive… Well, I’m not quite sure what it is?

hi, my doe rabbit is 22 weeks old, 5 months and 2 weeks and has lived with another rabbit the same age. they have mated heaps throughout their lives and now her belly is bigger than usual and i think that she’s pregnant but i can’t feel anything when palpating her.
i need some help and advice please. thank you

I have two 11 month old neutered rabbits. A boy and a girl. Mostly they love each other and are sweet natured to each other and to us. However today, the girl has looked anxious with her ears down and the boy keeps running at her and jumping over her for no apparent reason. She looks really fed up. Why is he doing this?

Hi, We just recently bought what we were told were two girl bunnies at 8 weeks old. They have been getting along great, but yesterday we noticed one rabbit mount the other so we thought we ought to double check the sex and we discovered one is definitely a male. They are now around 11-12 weeks old and I have seperated them as we don’t want to breed them. Is there any chance the girl could be pregnant? I understand they are too young to be spayed / neutered and so I’m looking for some advice what to do now (i.e. how to ensure they don’t get lonely etc.) until I can get them neutered (and then put back with eachother again). Thanks.

i now that a rabbit bite looks bad and if you get bit you will have a plug

i have a 15week old doe and a 9week old buck in seperate cages. It was thundering outside and i brought them both in as they were running up and down their cages
absolutely terrified. I took them in the lounge and put my buck in a pet carrier and shut the door up. I left the room and went to the kitchen to get my phone and walked straight back again. I caught them at it in the corner of the lounge. How he got out i dont no!!
How long does it take for her to get pregnant… will the babies be fully developed when born, will she be strong enough to even give birth if she is pregnant?
Any advice bearing in mind I was hoping to breed them next year, thank you!

hi there,
i breed my doe with a buck about 16 days ago. For the past few days when i try to pet her she runs in the back of her box and hides. Today when i tried to pet her she tried to bite me! Shes never done that! Is this normal? and when the babies are born if i need to check on them do i put her somewhere she cant see them?

any help would be great!

hi im really looking for some help, i bought my childern two bunnies which i was told where defo boys!! they are now about 5-6mnths old and are not related! about 3 weeks ago my daughter came and told me the bigger one was on the little ones back, but i didnt give it another thought as they “where boys” then yesturday my nanny came in and said they are at it again! for about the past week everyone has been saying its getting fatter, so i went to pick it up, and its normally so loving, it was so angry i had picked it up and goes mad if i touch its belly, i then caught it biting the other one last night and pulling fur out, its belly feels very big and streched, i have since separated them, but does anyone think it can be pregnant? i hvnt noticed it making a nest yet though, im unsure if it is or not!
any comments will be a help thanks

Hi there I’ve got 2 female rabbits they have been togther ever since I got them and one of the rabbit keeps humping the other rabbit ,after a couple of days I looked at my rabbit she looked fat and I don’t give my rabbits a lot of food because they can die , so yesterday I saw the rabbit picking up strew in it mouths and I was shocked cause I’ve never seen a rabbit do that before and it was pluking fur of its chest and I opend the hutch and I saw a nest with fur on top,and I was so happy because I want loads of rabbits and then today I was reading all this and everythink that it said my rabbit done the same and I touched the rabbits belly and it felt hard and I felt little tits so can u please help me with this thank you xx

i i have a couple of rabbits… i havent seen them mating yet.. but i observed that the female is quiet sometimes jumpy, and she doesnt wanna be touched on the tummy… im assuming she’s pregnant but when i searched the internet about symptoms of pregnant rabbits, they dont have the symptoms i’ve observed… is there something wrong with my rabbit?

I was wondering can you give a pregnant rabbit a bath and if you do what happens and I have Dutch rabbits how long does it take for them to give birth

so i thought i had 2 male rabbits when one day they were mating.one of them is 6 years old she turns out to be thr female the male is 2 years old.The female is getting slightly plump.Shes eating a ot more hay then normal but a normal amount of pellets and veggies.She doesn’t like to picked up as much anymore when she used to love it.Her belly seems slighlty sensitive as well.We have her a nest box but she pays no atteion to it.Instead shes spending extra time in her litter box.It has been three weeks we just took the male ou.Is she pregnat and if so what should i d?
Thx

hi there, i have a pair of rabbits,both 3 monts old..however,now i have to separate the male and the female as the female kept on ripping the fur out of the male. why is she doing this? are’nt 3 months are still too young for them to start mating?help..huhu

heyy
well, there was this rabbit at my mothers private school in the playground… they caught it and long story short it was thrown out of someones home when they moved away… well my parents decided it was ok to keep it and so we did. its been about 3 weeks since and its stomache has grown bigger. we took it to the vet, they told us it was female and that they THOUGHT it was spayed. now its bit me ( which its never ever done ) and when i try to pick it up it freaks out. it sprawls out in the middle of its cage for some reason. it seems fine- but im wondering
“could this rabbit be pregnant?” i felt for bumps so far none and shes still a little

i recently bought my rabbit from pets at home last sunday, this is my first time having a rabbit but i’ve noticed weird things like she’s moved all the hay to one corner and she’s lost clumps of fur and i’m worried that she might be pregnant or maybe just ill. she used to like being stroked and cuddled but now whenever i go to touch her she tries to bite me or she’ll just move away.if you could give me any advise i would be truly thankful

It is also important that you do not interefer with the babies, even if they are moving away from the nest – the mother will instinctively move them back –

I Show Purebred Miniture Lops In Australia.. From everything i have ever read and been told form other breeders the statment above is false. a rabbit will not move it’s kitten around like a dog or cat will. if it is born or crawls out of the nest, it stays out of the nest. fellow breeders and myself have had it happen. if you see one out of the nest Do move it back as your doe won’t:)
Sorry smiley

We just got two bunnies for our daughter a few weeks ago. They have been doing great but we went out of town for a week and had the neighbor take care of them. We brought them home and one of them is acting crazy, it is running in circles and drinking water constantly and just acting goofy. I dont know what is wrong, I cant find any diseases that match the symptoms, can you help?

hi there could you till me why my rabbit keep’s putting her food bowl over her 0ne week old baby rabbits the nest is will pack

Hey my doe had 5 babies couple of days ago and one of them is smaller than the others. Iv done the dehydration test and it seems ok. Is there any reason why its smaller? She isnt cleaning its bottom either so is she neglecting it?

i think my rabbit is pregnant all she wants to do is dig holes all the time. And she does not allow us to hole her anymore she seems more agressive now. but she doesnt seem to bother having the male rabbit by her side.

Hi I think my rabbit is pregnant but I am no sure. She is a little calm when I pet her but when I pick her up she shakes like she is scared. When I put here down she runs off in a different direction. I put her in the male cage to mate. Twice to be sure she mated to the point that she gets
pregnant. Its been 10 days and I check to see if I could feel any babies but I can’t really feel anything but a fat stomach. How do I know for that she is pregnant with out going to the vet

My rabbit is pregnant right now! And she had a deformed baby out yesterday by the doctor but he gave her medicine so she could give birth overnight but she hasn’t given birth yet? What’s wrong? I mean my rabbit is comfortable but I’m not sure if she is able to give birth because most rabbits that give birth are big not small like mine

I have been surfing on-line greater than three hours lately, but I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth sufficient for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet shall be much more useful than ever before.

I have a rabbit and I don’t know what to do when they got pregnant, I am glad to read this very helpful post.

today is my bunny Lilly’s last day to be able to have bunnies its the 36th day it may already be to late but its the 2nd year weve tried and like the third (if false) false pregnancie i need advice HELP ;0

hi,
I have 4 rabbits but only one is able to be mated and they have but she has been mated before and she ate her babies so I am afraid this time she will eat her babies again what should I do.

hi,
I have 4 rabbits but only one is able to be mated and they have but she has been mated before and she ate her babies so I am afraid this time she will do it again what should I do.

hi,

My mother rabbit is pregnant now but when I got her she was from a friend of mine she was pregnant before but she ate her babies and I am afraid she will do it again what should I do.

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My rabbit cheese is 9 months old Is she able to breed yet and if not when should I breed her?

HI I HAVE 1 FEMAILE AND 1 MAILE THE RESENDLEY MATED AND I WANT TO KNIW IF SHE IS PREKNENT WAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN HELP !!!!!!

HOE CAN HELP ME !!!!!!!!!

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Hey i had a male 4 month old rabbit then i decided to get him a friend a 3 and a half month old female i had to put them in the same hutch until a have bought a new one. The boy almost immediatly started mating with the girl now the male doent at all mate with the girl and shes a lot less friendly is she pregnant shes a mini lop. Also if she is what should i do as i only have one hutch? Thanks