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How do I go about introductions then? Separate cages side by side?
So they can see/smell each other? What's they way
This is normally done?

I would prob leave the female intact and spay
The buck.

IF I WERE to breed how do I know doe is in
Season and ready other then looking at her back side ( I'm not good at telling) :)
( I don't even have the doe yet being she had kits
And is with the pervious owner till she weans them)

Is there other signs? I can go by?
 
Yes, separate cages, about an inch or two apart, so that they can be close and see/smell each other, but they can't bit/scratch each other through the cages. Also, does have been known to get pregnant through wire, so you do need that little gap. If you're going to introduce them, you will most likely need to get both fixed, an unspayed female will be highly territorial and has the high risk of getting cancer. An un-neutered male will be constantly bothering a female. So if that was the route you were going to take, getting both fixed is the path that leads you to the best chance of success.

As for breeding, as far as I'm aware rabbits don't really go into season, but I could be very wrong. I'm pretty sure you can introduce them at any time and simply have them breed. If you are going to breed, make sure that you put the doe into the buck's cage for mating, as does are very territorial.
 

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