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It's better safe than sorry. An ultrasound can show if anything is "left behind". She could have another fetus in there... or just started with pyometria (uterine infection). Better to get her checked, especially if you intend to breed her again.

Actually, I have seen a doe in false pregnancy gain weight, produce milk, pull fur... do everything EXCEPT produce babies. It's all hormone driven. But the best thing to do is wait it out. Have patience, let her do what she has to ...

A doe that pulls fur this early (if you are sure of the breeding date) is usually not pregnant, but expericencing a false pregnancy. I'd palpate her if I could.

You might be right if it's really fresh, guess you should be careful if it smells very strong. But everything seems to thrive under the shavings and poop. (And it certainly smells a LOT less than my neighbor that had "mellowed" cow dung delivered for his garden! Hooo Whee! That smelled all...

I have not had any problems with the ammonia or shavings. It doesn't even smell after a few hours out in the sun.

Wood is good, it doesn't tip as easy and if she nibbles on it, it'll hold up. But a heavy cardboard box is OK, as long as you keep an eye on it and she doesn't eat it before the babies are born. LOL!

Personally, I prefer a nestbox to keep the litter in one place, so no one crawls off and misses a feeding. Also better for her, she can get away from them, instead of having them crawling off after her. She might be warning him off... kind of a "stay away from me"... Or she really isn't bred...

I think it was just a fast photo... not the best pose... I know MyRabbits (Turtle's wife) and she can handle the Flemishwith the best of 'em! She gets them on and off the show table with no problems! LOL! Dolly is a sweetie... with beautiful kids!

I"m afraid that at this point, it's a wait-and-see issue. Set her up with a nestbox and just be ready. (Make sure the nestbox is not in a corner that she used to poop or pee in, and check it often to make sure she isn't soiling it.) I've never noticed strips of fur missing on any of my does...

Not everyone uses their email daily... (not sure how they do THAT, but...) try calling a phone number or writing a letter (snail mail). If Flemish are sanctioned at those shows, contact the show secretary (a few days before the show) and ask him or her if any will be at the show. (Or you can...

OH! They are just SO sweet looking!:inlove: Congratulations, they are precious. Looks like Momma did a great job. Eyes are open! Now the fun begins! They'll be running all over the cage, momma won't get a moments peace! (She may enjoy some time away from the "kids", especially since they are...

If the breeder first put them together February 13, and that's how she figured a due date of March 16th, she shouldn't go early... but if she put them together earlier and only recorded Feb 13 as the breeding date, because that's when she saw them "do it"... then yeah, she can go earlier. If...

The pelleted pine is kiln dried and will break down very quickly in the garden. And it will certainly help with soil aeration.

Rabbit manure is considered a "sweet manure", it won't burn plants or their roots and it doesn't need time to compost to break down. It can be dumped right into the garden. If you use a recycled newspaper litter, it all breaks down very quickly. Roses thrive with rabbit manure... and tomato...

So happy they are doing well! Yeah, it's best to keep an eye (or hand!) on the cats, although most cats adapt to mature rabbits very well...at this stage, they might mistake them for a small rodent!) Glad to hear you may have responsible homes for them. It's good that they have time to think...

As long as the doe that lost the litter has milk, and is willing to care for them, it's a good plan! Keep an eye on them, make sure they look fed and hydrated. It's good for her to raise a litter, and it's great if you have a back-up lactating doe...

Congrats on a successful litter! Yeah, I'd wait a week or so to venture a guess on the colors! :bunnydance:

Rabbitry name: Sunny Oaks Rabbitry Breeds You CURRENTLY work with (and length of time you've been breeding them): Flemish Giants: 1998- present Mini Rex: 1999-Present Silver Fox: 2007-Present Breeds you've worked with in the past (and length of time): Dutch (5 years), Jersey Woolies (2 years)...

:pray: Praying very hard for your Mom and you. Please hold out hope that she will have a long survival... Doctors are often wrong... and she may be different. My Dad is living proof...

Timothy hay is excellent for them. Alfalfa can be high in protein and too much is not good. And the fresh vege's and fruit is good for diversity... sounds like they are doing fine. :bunnydance: