Rabbit Breeding & Reproduction

Baby rabbits can live without a nest as long as it is warm enough. The nest is for warmth and protection, but sometimes if the cage is warm enough, like in summer or if the cage is inside, the mother rabbit will just make a little depression for her babies and not pull any fur to line it. If you want her to make a nest, give her some straw or hay and she will probably build one.

Female rabbits do come into season, but it is prompted by the presence of the male. When he breeds he, she releases her eggs and typically will get pregnant.

Oh, this is so sad! I'm sorry she lost all of her pups. She will have to go through a grieving process. She will usually get over it quick. If she has good milk and she was not the reason for the pups to die, then you might see if there is a rescue or shelter in your area that have orphaned pups needing a mom. Sometimes it works out that way. If not, give her plenty of attention. Do not give her too much food. If her milk does not dry up then she could get a very bad and painful infection. Many breeders will drastically cut the dog's food at this time. I think that is too much. In my experience, just cut back to adult food (not puppy food), and give her just a little less than her normal (non-pregnant, non nursing) food would be. For example, if she normally ate about 3 cups of dry food a day before she was pregnant, then try giving her two. I would not go lower than two unless she is really full with milk and uncomfortable and the 2 cups did not help. You can also try calling to see if the vet would want to give her a shot that can help her get through this a little faster. Watch for signs of infection -- infection in the milk glands is the main concern. Feel every day, twice a day at least, to look for signs of infection: heat, redness, swelling, lumps. Sometimes all there is is a hard lump, other times the dog's teats will feel very hot all over or in certain places -- she can get an infection in just one gland, not usually in all of them. Other times she may have a fever. YOu can take her temperature with a normal (human) rectal thermometer. Use a little vaseline or K-Y jelly to make it easier for your dog, and have someone hold her still so she cannot hurt herself or you. Don't do this if your dog is not gentle with being handled in delicate places. Her temperature is normal at around 101., anywhere between 100.5 and 101.5 -- I would call the vet if it goes up to 102 at home. A fever indicates an infection and must be treated by a veterinarian asap.

Your love and attention is what she needs to get over the loss of the pups, but your nursing care is very important to be sure she doesn't get very sick from making too much milk that isn't being used by her pups, or by having a uterine infection.

Amy (thedogshrink)

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Having a one year old baby, it is not too long ago that I gave birth. There are immediate after efeects, and some that take a more longer term approach! The immediate: *Depending on whether you had drugs during the birth, if you did you will most likely feel extremely sick and probably vomit, and stay quite drowsy for an hour. This means you will be less likely to hold your baby straight away nor be able to breastfeed it there and then (as you will be too woosey). This happened to me. Also, you will be very bruised and sore on your arms/hands from where they have jabbed you a million times to get the drugs in! (Even if you only have Gas and Air you will probably still be sick. Unfortunately I do not know what happens after a c section or an epidural(my birth was very straight forward). But as soon as it is gone you feel 100%, and it only takes about 1 hour. *The most noticeable after effect is the soreness around the area where the baby exited! Your perineum. I did not have to have it cut, nor did it split, therefore I had no stitches, but it was still extremely sore and uncomfortable to sit on. It is worse when you go to urinate, the urine burns the sensitive skin. So I combatted this by drinking large amounts of water so my urine was nearly water itslef. Also, standing slightly to pee over the toilet helps, or even going whilst in the bath(gross I know but trust me you won't care!) *You also become strangely emotional, as all the new hormones start to kick the old ones out. This is very normal, and not so bad. Just remember that if it starts to get on top of you, talk to someone, husband, mum, sis, health visitor, midwife. *If you are going to breast feed you breasts will be ok, a little uncomfortable whilst your body gets used to the amount of milk the baby is taking. If you are not going to breast feed, be prepared for your breasts to swell up, and feel as solid as rocks. They will also go lumpy, which if not looked after can lead to mastitis. This is very uncomfortable, but unfortunatley I do not know how long it lasts as I breast fed. I do know what it feels like to have them swell up and become like rocks, as I dropped a feed later on around 11 months, and didn't do it properly. My breast swelled up, and I ended up expressing the milk myself over my mums bath as it was getting quite painfull. The idea is to do it slowly, a little at a time! *You also seem to sweat alot, which also dies down after a few months. So don't worry. *The next one lasts a bit longer. Even if you did your pelvic floor exercises you will still notice that you can not hold your bladder as full for as long! So when you need to go, go then, because chances are you won't make it. And when you sneeze, laugh too hard, run upstairs you are most likely going to notice that you have gone to the toilet right there and then without knowing! So keep on with the pelvic floors, they get stronger - just avoid trampolines trust me! Also, and nice side effect is that your hair seems like you've just step out of a 4day intensive nourishment treatment, and you nails are lovely and strong and long! Your eyes are brighter, and your skin is really healthy! The thing is, you forget all this stuff once it is over, it is just a distant memory, and what you have left is a beautiful baby! what a lovely answer. I am a midwife, and Mum of twins. Tired, tired tired. Both immediately and for several months afterwards. You may find that your emotions are a little raw, everything seems much more intensely coloured. If you find that the colour is dark however do talk to someone as you may be heading for depression. A few tears are normal however, usually as you contemplate hgoiw lucky you are. If anyone asks if they can help, say YES as quickly as you can. Visitors can make their own cup of tea/coffee. If someone offers to do the shopping have a list ready. If they can do the ironing, you can still chat while they do it. Make a sign saying "All help greatfully received and rewarded with a baby cuddle." If the Dad wants to help, show him what to do and leave him to get on with it while you have a nap.

i have 2 rabbitts they are about a month old it looked like they were mating are they to young to have babbies

10 weeks is WAY to young to have babies but by the time they are 12 weeks to 14 weeks old they very well could get pregnant (It is still too young for them to breed.) Rabbits should be at least 6 months old or reach mature rabbit weight for their breed before they get pregnant. Month old babies are too young to be mating. They are probably older than a month. They are role playing and trying to establish dominance.

Rabbit litter sizes can vary, there is really nothing abnormal about giving birth to only one baby rabbit. However, it is also true that the amount of food a rabbit has to eat can influence the number of babies they have. If you want your rabbit to have more babies, feed it more food.

either a mental defect or they may mistake a common male for a female. NO it is not a sign of male dominance. (i know this because i work on a farm that raises rabbits, chicken, duck and cow)

they usually have to be 3 months old as one of mine are 3 and a half months old and she is pregnant and the male is 4 months so the male has to be 3 months or over.

You should NEVER breed a rabbit until it is 6 months old or has reached mature weight. To breed before is to risk stunting your rabbits growth and your do dieing during kindleing.

No, 8 weeks is too young to spay a rabbit because she isn't sexually mature yet. Female rabbits can be spayed as young as 4 months, but surgery is risky on such a young rabbit so most vets prefer to wait until about 6 months before spaying a rabbit.

Male rabbits can be neutered once their testicles descend, usually around 4 months. The neuter surgery is much less invasive than the spay surgery.

Yes and do not take her away when he is trying or try to make her stay still or she will bite you as this happend a few minutes ago to me ]:

No, 2 years is WAY too long to wait. For a dwarf rabbit (such as Lionheads) It should be about somewhere between 5 and 6 months for females 6 to 7 for males. medium sizes like new zealands, it should be about 7 to 8 for females and big breeds such as an angora should be 9 to a year old for females.

mice' eyes open at aprox. two weeks. they need to be able to nurse for at least a month before separated from their mothers.

i dont know im the one asking the qeastion

Baby rabbits are like any other animal -- other than genetically inherited disorders and diseases, they carry diseases from their environment.

If you are inquiring about what sort of diseases rabbits can carry, check out the related links.

Believe it or not, humans do I'm pretty sure for good luck or lol a play boy bunny lol jk but humans the answer

no a female rabbit can't get babies at the age of two months. at least they can get

babies at the age of four months.

it is probably just a false (or phantom) pregnacy. to stop her from getting distresed i would get her spayed

Of coase not

well,

it takes a while! just wait. pluss, i think it has to be married

A rabbit is old enough to become pregnant and have babies when they are 4-6 months old BUT you should wait to breed your doe until she is at least 6 months old OR has reached mature weight and size. This is the reason that every rabbit should have it's own cage - to prevent unwanted pregnancies in immature rabbits.

you can separate them at 8 weeks to wean them.

Yes it can kill it because you need to let the baby rabbit gradually get used to human hands and it can also scare the rabbit because of it not knowing humans; they should be in their mothers care for atleast 6-8 months and then you can start hanlding them alot more but also letting them get to know you and making them tame and loving.

No, chinchillas are rodents and rabbits are lagomorphs. But there is a rabbit breed called the chinchilla rabbit. It is not a cross between a chinchilla snd a rabbit. The rabbit just looks like it that's all.

Bunnies can start reproducing at very young ages. It is best to keep them separate as soon as sex is determined. and to not breed them until the male is 4 months and the doe is 6 months. This is when they reach sexual maturity. if you are planning to become a breeder, then you should try researching some facts on the internet. I recommend starting by seeing the related link below.