Do rabbits have a lot of babies?

Answer 1

No, but she will have them very close together.

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I am a zoologist of 15yrs. The first yr was spent on the study of rodents. e.g. their behaviour growth and breeding pattens. We found the following statement on the 3rd doe which was quite small and obviously would not of been able to cope with a large litter all at once.

If the doe feels that there is not enough food for her or her brood or the litter will be too large for her to look after and protect all at once. She will melt half the litter into her insides and suspend their growth while the rest of the litter will grow normally and be delivered. When the doe feels that there is more food and the first half of her litter is doing well, she will allow the rest of the litter to continue to grow and give birth naturally. However this is not the case for every doe's.

Answer 2

Yes, and that is how the common expression came from:"They just multiply like rabbits!"

Answer 3

Yes they can. Rabbits have 2 uterine horns and it is not impossible for them to become pregnant in both. Some rabbits will deliver babies a day or two apart.

Answer 4

Yes, rabbits are known for having large litters of babies. A typical litter can range from 4 to 12 babies, but some rabbit breeds can have even more.