Is my rabbit pregnant?

[Alittle]

Hi, so I'll give the details.


-she's 7-8 months old
- the male was the same age and fell off of her about 7 times when mating
- she would be 19 days pregnant
- when I was palpating I felt something about the size of a large grape(only 1)
- this is the first time I am breeding rabbits
- she isn't to cranky when I open the cage
- she doesn't toss around hay
Please ask any questions needed I would really like to know if she is pregnant

 

[MiniLopMad]

I'd say she's pregnant. 7 times is pretty much a guarantee - most breeders aim for just 3

All does act different when pregnant - some don't show any signs of aggression, others can't be touched. Some does build nests as quick as they can, other does do it last minute.

Make sure she has a nest box and hay ready, so that she can begin nesting when she's ready.

If you don't mind me asking, why are you breeding and what breed? If you're breeding a small breed, there are a few things you need to be aware of, as they can get a few more birthing difficulties.

 

[Alittle]

I'd say she's pregnant. 7 times is pretty much a guarantee - most breeders aim for just 3

All does act different when pregnant - some don't show any signs of aggression, others can't be touched. Some does build nests as quick as they can, other does do it last minute.

Make sure she has a nest box and hay ready, so that she can begin nesting when she's ready.

If you don't mind me asking, why are you breeding and what breed? If you're breeding a small breed, there are a few things you need to be aware of, as they can get a few more birthing difficulties.

I really have no reason to breed, but I know for sure the rabbits are going to a good home. She is a Netherland dwarf

 

[Aki]

You say she is a nethie, I hope the male is too because it's a big no-no to breed a larger male (or worse, a lop) with a smaller / uppy ear female. Especially if she's got only one or two kits (which is probable with a first litter from a nethie).
I advise you against palpating if you don't know what you're doing. You could hurt the kit(s).
If you're just breeding because you want to see baby bunnies grow, you should probably think about spaying your female when the kits are weaned - she's the right age for it and that's the best thing you can do for her (ovarian cancer/ mastitis and all that).

 

[Alittle]

You say she is a nethie, I hope the male is too because it's a big no-no to breed a larger male (or worse, a lop) with a smaller / uppy ear female. Especially if she's got only one or two kits (which is probable with a first litter from a nethie).
I advise you against palpating if you don't know what you're doing. You could hurt the kit(s).
If you're just breeding because you want to see baby bunnies grow, you should probably think about spaying your female when the kits are weaned - she's the right age for it and that's the best thing you can do for her (ovarian cancer/ mastitis and all that).

The male was also a Netherland dwarf. The female is going to be spayed after this litter

 

[majorv]

I agree that you won't really know until she has them, but 7x means you have a pretty good chance of her being pregnant. On Day 28 give her a nestbox with extra hay and then wait. Unless you know how to palpate, it's best not to try it.

 

[ladysown]

Day 28 is the normal day to give a nestbox. If she is in a solid bottom cage you can get away with giving her lots of hay, straw, strips of paper and she can build her own nest.

If she starts carrying hay around is a good indicator of wanting/needing a nest box as well. Some does nest earlier, some later. they are as varied as people are.

 

[woahlookitsme]

Did you do any research on your rabbits and breeding Netherlands dwarfs? Dwarfs are notoriously horrible mothers. Did you check each rabbit for teeth issues or know of any teeth issues that their relatives may have had?

She may or may not be pregnant right now it's too early to tell. We are having horrible luck breeding right now even though they are being mated 6 times. She could be or she might not you won't know until it gets closer

 

[Alittle]

She just had 5 babies

 

[Alittle]

She just had 5 babies

Here is a baby