Irish Bunny's post about the youngest age for a rabbit to breed got me thinking about the opposite question. What age is regardedas too old for a doe to have her first litter?
Jo xx
Jo xx
Max Doe age for first litter?
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TinysMom
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I believe that for the dwarf breeds (lionhead, Netherland dwarf, Holland lop, etc) it is about 1 year....
BlueGiants
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Generally, the larger rabbits (Flemish Giants, Californians, New Zealands, Palominos, etc.) should be bred the first time around 8-10 months of age. What's too old? I've had trouble getting does over 16 months of age pregnant, and most won't successfully get pregnant after 18 months. Although I did have a Flemish doesuccessfully kindle and raise her first litter at 23 months of age. (THAT was a surprise!)
Ah I see. Thanks for answering my question 
The reason I was asking is this:-
Frankly I thinkEbony (black all over) and Guy (broken agouti/butterfly) would produce beautifully coloured babies if they were mated.
However as they live outside, if they were going to bemated, waiting until Spring 09 when it will bewarmer seems like a better optionfor the survival of any babies.
Nothing is definitely going tohappen, its an idea I've given some thought to.
Jo xx
The reason I was asking is this:-Frankly I thinkEbony (black all over) and Guy (broken agouti/butterfly) would produce beautifully coloured babies if they were mated.
However as they live outside, if they were going to bemated, waiting until Spring 09 when it will bewarmer seems like a better optionfor the survival of any babies.
Nothing is definitely going tohappen, its an idea I've given some thought to.
Jo xx
