New and need a little help!

[kaotictenshi]

Hey all! I'm Lorraine and I just signed up for rabbitsonline! I have lots of pets, but butternut seems to be the most interesting one. My friend and I were out front of my house when we saw a white bunny hopping around. I bent down and she came right to me and hopped into my arms. It's obvious that this was someone's pet that was either lost, or thrown out. She's so tame! I have an outdoor hutch that I put her in and fed her and gave her some water. It was then that I realized...I think she's pregnant. Her nipples are out, and well not to sound weird, but her vagina is pushing out a little bit, and she has a bulge on her lower torso. I didn't push hard on it, but there is something there. Can anyone help me to make sure that she is pregnant? And if she is...WHAT DO I DO?! I've never had a rabbit before, only chinchillas and cats!

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Here is the RO Library Link on caring for a pregnant doe, and her babies:
LIBRARY: Bunny 101 > Breeding and care of young

I particularly like this article: Surprise Litter of Babies! What to do now?

I hope you post again with any questions you might have

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

kaotictenshi wrote:

Hey all! I'm Lorraine and I just signed up for rabbitsonline! I have lots of pets, but butternut seems to be the most interesting one. My friend and I were out front of my house when we saw a white bunny hopping around. I bent down and she came right to me and hopped into my arms. It's obvious that this was someone's pet that was either lost, or thrown out. She's so tame! I have an outdoor hutch that I put her in and fed her and gave her some water. It was then that I realized...I think she's pregnant. Her nipples are out, and well not to sound weird, but her vagina is pushing out a little bit, and she has a bulge on her lower torso. I didn't push hard on it, but there is something there. Can anyone help me to make sure that she is pregnant? And if she is...WHAT DO I DO?! I've never had a rabbit before, only chinchillas and cats!

if this is your first rabbit,congradulations,-but now you are forced into the need to know catagory-fast catch up on diet nutrition-((-grasses,water,some quality pellets daily))-safe plants,toxic plants.,,and aword of caution aboutoutdoor living-it creates health concerns..here is a very informative link-for medical,etc.http://www.medirabbit.com adopt a rabbit house of rabbit,,this should keep you quite busy..sincerely james:big wink:

 

[jcl_24]

I hope all is well. Good luck

Jo x

 

[iluvdutchrabbbits90]

Are you sure its not a a male?

 

[tonyshuman]

Any news? If she is not pregnant, she may need medical attention based on your description.

 

[kaotictenshi]

She's doing very well. Eating regularly drinking too. She's going to the bathroom normally as well. I'm going to give it another week or 2 if she doesn't produce babies by then, I'm going to take her to a vet. She is definitely female. Today she started rummaging around her hutch, throwing things around and acting a little crazy, I'm wondering if that's a sign that she will give birth soon. I've called a local animal shelter and told them that if anyone has reported a lost rabbit to give me a call.