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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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How many rabbits are born at one time?

As low as one and up to 25. Small breeds the average is about 3-8 for medium to large breeds about 5-15. But anything 20 or over is extremely rare.
Well, there is no exact number usually small breeds 1-4 but if you have small breed a little bigger than normal maybe 1-7 ex. Mini Rex, Netherland dwarfs . The large and giant breeds it could be 6-16. I know that for a fact because my Flemish giant mix had 15 but if you have a litter on the larger side they might not a survive.

Do rabbits carry their young in their mouth?

Raccoons are one of the animals that will carry their young in their mouths. You will also see wolves doing the same thing.

Do male rabbits try to mate with male rabbits?

hi it has been known for this to happen it doesnt mean they are gay in anyway its a domineering thing they do when they are telling the other who is boss. u will find 2 does will do this aswell or the doe mount the buck

Can you lift up a pregnant rabbit?

probably, because my guinea pig was pregnant and i was able to pick her up

When is the heat period of a male rabbit?

Male rabbits are "in heat" 98% of the time. In other words, there is no heat period. If it is really cold outside and they are in an outside hutch it is natural instinct NOT to breed.

Rabbits don't go into heat (neither males or females): they're ready mate at any time. (The females don't ovulate in a cycle, like humans - instead, they ovulate in response to sex.)

Animals tend to want to mate when there's the best chance of food and shelter for their babies. That's why so many animals mate in the spring: there's plenty of food around, the weather is nice, and there's lots of fresh foliage to hide your babies in. So, the wild rabbits in any given place might mate more often at certain times of year than others. But they're capable of mating all year 'round.

Will a rabbit mate if not mature?

While it is an instinct to mate, bunnies are not required to mate to live. For example, a single bunny that is someone's pet will most likely never mate but it is not negatively affected by this.

Scientific name for a baby rabbit?

Males and females of the same species don't have different scientific names, but different species do have different scientific names and there are many different rabbit species, so there's no single answer to this question. All domestic rabbits, including males, belong to the European Rabbit species and their scientific name is Oryctolagus cuniculus.

How do you raise newborn bunnies without a mother?

It is very difficult to hand-rear baby rabbits. Orphaned baby rabbits have the best chance at life if they're cared for by a professional or someone with experience, like a wildlife rehabber, or a rabbit rescuer. See the related links below for more information.

What is male rabbit called?

A hare is Another species. Similar but not the same.

A male rabbit is a buck.

What to do if the baby rabbit hasn't open its eyes?

First off you should never touch a wild kit (baby rabbit) if its mother is still alive. If the mother is dead then you may take the rabbit into your care. Considering that the kit has yet to open its eyes it is less than 10 days old, which is when they open their eyes. You can feed the kit by hand with a baby bottle and some kitten formula. You can also use a foster doe to feed the kit.

For more information see the related link below.

Will rabbits kill their babies?

It is rare but they can do if there is a lack of food or water. Stress and cramped conditions can also be a factor. It might be safer to remove the male from the environment until the babies are bigger.

Does a female rabbit build its own nest?

You do not need to build the nest.

The doe will bud the nest herself, using straw and other materials, and fur from her belly.

You should thus provide extra straw for her to build with.

She will keep them warm this way, don't touch the kits!

The doe will only be with them a few times every day, but she has not abandoned them. Just don't touch them.

Can you see movement in a pregnant rabbit?

its not advised to do this as inexperinced owners can hurt the young and stress the mother out but if you know what your doing u should be able to find the small lumps if u feel correctly and this will be the kits they can feel a little hard too but dont panic its normal

Why is my Pregnant rabbit attackin her 5wk old babies?

it is natural for a rabbit mun to attack her yung.

Maybe it's weaning time, Mom lost her milk, babies biting ? Check them out.

What do you feed a baby dwarf bunny?

Baby dwarf bunnies eat the same foods as other baby pet bunnies. (For the record, adult dwarf bunnies also eat the same foods as other adult pet bunnies. Dwarf rabbits don't need a special diet.)

Baby bunnies wean between 4 and 6 weeks. Once they're weaned, they should have 100% 24/7 access to three things: water, alfalfa hay (or alfalfa-timothy mix), and high-quality pellets.

At 12 weeks, you can start introducing fresh leafy greens (like Romaine lettuce) in very small portions, but watch for adverse reactions (like gas or mushy poop/diarrhea) and if you see any, cut back on greens and consider eliminating that particular green altogether. At 6 months, you can start introducing fresh fruit or vegetables in tiny portions (like a tiny bite of apple or carrot).

From 7 to 13 months, rabbits should slowly transition from a juvenile to an adult diet. See the related questions below for more details and/or helpful links.

When bunnies are 2 weeks old can they die if you give them a shower?

Bathing a rabbit can be dangerous and can even lead to death. See the related question below for more detailed information and helpful links.

Some risks of bathing a rabbit include:

- The rabbit can panic and drown (rabbits can swim but, like people, sometimes they drown, too)

- The rabbit can panic and injure itself

- The rabbit can become so anxious and fearful that it has a heart attack

- Water in the ears can lead to infection

- The rabbit's sensitive skin can be damaged by hot water, hot air from the blow dryer, or chemicals in the shampoo/soap

- Wet fur can lead to hypothermia

Healthy rabbits are clean animals and don't ever need to be bathed. A rabbit shouldn't have a bath unless necessary, and if it is necessary something is wrong and you should treat not only the symptoms (the messiness or smelliness) but also the cause: this usually means a trip to the vet.

If your rabbit has a little messiness, a luke-warm flannel (cloth) wiped over the area works wonders. This is called a "spot-bath" and it's very safe on a warm day. (Wet fur can lead to hypothermia on cold days, and even on cool + breezy days).

If you need to bathe your rabbit, follow certain precautions: for example, hold it in shallow water, don't use bath soaps, and be gentle.

If the rabbit is too hot on a hot day, they usually don't mind being sprayed with water, this doesn't cause very much stress and keeps them cool. Always pay close attention to your rabbit on an individual basis because some rabbits hate being sprayed with water. Other methods to cool down a hot rabbit include chilling a ceramic tile in the freezer for the rabbit to lie on, and draping a cold soaking wet towel near the rabbit and aiming a fan at it (the water evaporates and cools the surrounding air). Fans alone are not enough to cool down a rabbit: the reason they cool down humans is because we sweat, but rabbits don't sweat so fans are mostly useless.

If the rabbit needs a medicated bath, consult a vet for more information.

What do you feed a new born baby rabbit?

It is very important to take good care of your bunny at this stage in their life because, like a baby, they are developing rapidly. Baby buns need lots of fresh greens and alfalfa. And LOTS and LOTS of water. Also, you can stop by any pet store and pick up some baby bunny food which is specifically adapted to their needs. I would also recommend Vitakraft yogurt drops of any flavor. My buns all go crazy for those.

Why do rabbits pee on their kits?

Spraying and "throwing" urine is a common sexual and/or aggressive and/or territorial behaviour in unaltered rabbits.

Neutering/spaying your rabbit, especially at a young age, will often put a stop this behaviour. (This is one of many reasons why you should spay/neuter your rabbits.)

Will a mother rabbit reject a baby rabbit if touched by a human?

Don't touch the babies without gloves on, and if you don't have gloves, wash your hands and hold the kit in a cup position. The mother will probably continue to care for her kit if she knows you and is comfortable with you around.

What season do rabbit give birth?

Ok wild bunnies have their babies in the spring and winter but in the winter most babies die and thats why you dont see them hoping around all over in the winter. But if your talking pet bunnies they have them year round as long as theres a boy :) My bunnies(i breed) would have them all the time but its not healthy for your bunnies to have them all the time! haha