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Rabbit Breeding & Reproduction

Pregnant, nursing, and infant rabbits require very special care. This category is for all questions about rabbit breeding, pregnancy, birth, fertility, mating habits, and the care and behavior of pregnant rabbits and their nursing babies.

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Is the DNA of a rabbit and a cat simliar enough to have combined offspring?

No. Rabbits and cats are in a different animal groups. Rabbits are rodents (rats, mice, guinea pigs, squirrels, etc.), while cats are felines (tigers, lions, bobcats, leopards, etc.) Animals generally have to be in the same animal group to reproduce and have "combined offspring" together. Wolves and coyotes can have combined offspring naturally, as can wolves and husky dogs. But the animals have to be very similar, and rabbits and cats are actually very different from each other.

What can minnows eat?

Minnows can eat a variety of foods such as commercial fish flakes, freeze-dried bloodworms, and live or frozen brine shrimp. It is also important to feed them a varied diet to ensure they receive all the necessary nutrients for their health and well-being. Avoid overfeeding minnows as it can lead to water quality issues in their tank.

How rabbits can have more than two different coat colors?

Rabbits can have more than two coat colors through a genetic trait called "agouti". This trait causes each individual hair to have multiple bands of color, resulting in a coat with a variegated appearance. Additionally, gene mutations and selective breeding over time have led to rabbits with a wide range of coat colors and patterns.

Is a baby rabbit called a Simon?

No, a baby rabbit is called a kit or a kitten, not a Simon. The name Simon is a proper name and is not typically used to refer to baby rabbits.

What do you feed a baby civet around 5 days old?

A baby civet around 5 days old would typically be fed a special milk formula designed for young mammals, like kitten or puppy formula. It's important to consult a wildlife rehabilitator or exotic animal veterinarian for specific feeding guidelines to ensure the baby civet receives proper nutrition and care.

Can you breed a Dutch rabbit with a dwarf rabbit?

Yes, it is possible to breed a Dutch rabbit with a dwarf rabbit as they are both domestic rabbit breeds. However, it's important to consider the potential health risks and size differences between the two breeds before breeding them.

How do you say baby rabbit in German?

Ich spreche kaum Deutsch ('I hardly speak any German')

Mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut ('my German is not very good)

Ich weiss nur ein Bisschen Deutsch ('I only know a bit of German')

Can newborn rabbits live in the winter?

Wild rabbits generally know when it's safe to have their babies. If wild rabbits are having babies in the winter, that probably means they're surviving; if they aren't having babies in the winter, that probably means they wouldn't survive if they did.

Pet rabbits need to be kept safe and warm. They especially need to be kept dry, with good shelter from rain and snow. If the temperature drops below 50 degrees Fahrenheit (or 10 Celsius), they need a shelter that keeps them warm. See the question below about temperature for details.

In colder weather, rabbits use more energy, and because breeding takes a lot of energy too, winter isn't a good time to breed your rabbits. If you have baby rabbits in the winter, bring them inside with the nursing mom. See the related link below for more info.

How often do rabbit reproduce per year?

Theoretically, a female rabbit can produce a litter of babies every six weeks ! Which is why it's always a good idea to keep males and females separate unless you plan to breed them !

How do you calm down a wild baby rabbit?

well you have too make sure you have one in your garden and then feed it tip bits the rabbit will then slowly get less timid.

How many babies do dwarf bunnies have?

Yes, you can breed any breed of rabbit to any other breed, but it is not recommended. If you plan on cross breeding, always ensure the doe is bigger than the buck, or that they are about the same size. A very large buck bred to a dwarf doe can lead to large kits which the doe may have trouble kindling and can result in the kits or the mother dying.

Can a 9 week old male rabbit mate?

No, but they will "play" mate.

Male rabbits can starting mating at about 7 months of age.

How often do you feed a baby rabbit if it's mother isn't around?

about half a coffie cup full.

WillowArcane here If the mother has died, feed the kits with an eye dropper and lukewarm baby food such as carrots, peas and applesauce frequently. They will let you know if they don't want anymore. Be sure to take them to a vet to ensure they're healthy.

What happen to the mother if the baby dies in the mother stomach?

This is usually not an immediate health risk to the mother, and typically labor will begin spontaneously within two weeks or so.

If the mother doesn't want to wait, or if labor hasn't started within two weeks, doctors can induce labor to expel the dead fetus. (Doctors don't like to wait much longer than that because after two weeks there's a risk the mother will develop blood clotting problems.)

When does an mom rabbit feed her babies?

She feeds them milk for the first 6 to 8 weeks and teaches them to eat solid food by them watching her eat.

Rabbit mothers nurse their babies for approximately 5 minutes a day. They will be in the nest or nest box early in the morning and then again in the evening. The milk is very rich and the babies "fill up" to capacity within minutes. Mother rabbits do not "sit" on the babies to keep them warm as do some mammals and birds. They build a nest with fur and grasses which helps to keep the babies warm in between feedings.

How do you teach a baby rabbit to drink from a water bottle?

your bunny probably finds it harder to drink out of the water bottle, maybe its to low or too high, if its adjusted to th rabbits height already and still wont drink from it, try filling a small bowl with water and see if that works, or get one of those tiny cat bowls that comes with the jug ontop that keeps filling the bowl each time its empties, less for work u too!

i have a rabbit that does the same thing, and we found this worked, but if it doesnt try going to a vet and see if maybe your bunny is sick or something?

How do you help a baby rabbit from death?

My dogs found a rabbits nest today, one of my dogs killed a baby rabbit (they are hunter dogs) and the other is still alive. I actually don't know/am not sure if it is alive. How do i see if the rabbit is still alive?

But i put an "x" over the nest to see if the mother will come again. What do i do if the poor thing is still alive and the mother abandons the baby rabbit?

How many youngones rabbit give to birth at a time?

Really, they can have as many as 1-14 babies in a litter. Normally they have about 6, though.

How do you know if baby rabbits are alive?

Well, most baby birds respond immediately to even the lightest touch or vibration. To them, any signal means food.

Why is my rabbit Lethargic and not hungry?

Are you giving him enough water. Is his cage clean. You need to make sure all conditions are good for the rabbit. Is he cool enough. Rabbits natural habitat is under the ground where it is cool. Try these things and see if bunnie feels better.

Can you breed your rabbit 2 weeks after she gives birth?

Its fine to breed your doe back after her babies are two weeks old . but it is also good to give them a break down time too. which most people do in the winter time. :)

How often do female rabbits nest?

Female rabbit most of the time have their babbies on the 30th day. Most breeder say put the nestbox in the 27th day.