Rabbits pregnancy

[apis96]

H0w to know when the rabbits is pregnant andwhat things need to be done if the rabbits is pregnant?

 

[Becca]

Its really hard to find out if a rabbit is pregnant, so really waiting is the main thing you can do... or a breeder can palpate.. but sometimes they can get it wrong too.. If you want more replies I'll ask a mod to move this to the Rabbitry Section for you
Thats where the breeders hang out

Good Luck!

 

[mouse_chalk]

I am no breeding expert, so I'll move this to the Rabbitry and Showroom (thanks Becca for the heads up!) where our breeder mods and members can help you

 

[apis96]

can anyone help me?

 

[SweetSassy]

You'll probably have to take her to vet. Or find a breeder who can palpate her.( to feel her belly for babies) There is no pregnancy test for rabbits.If she is prego,toward the end of the pregnancy she will start to build a nest. Also, I wouldn't feel for babies yourself cause you could hurt them.



Do you want her to be pregnant?

 

[wooly_queen]

Palpating can be difficult. Obvioisly some weight gain and more interest in food. lol Usually a week before her due date or a little less, I toss in some hay. They put it in their mouth and carry it all around the cage. Thats how I know for sure anyway.

If she is then all she needs is fresh food and water everyday. 2 days before she is due I usually put in a nest box for her to make her nest. Right before she has her babies (sometimes the day before), she will pull fur from her belly and dewlap.

Also, I think that if you feel her belly and find her little teats, they should fill a little bigger than usual because she will be ready to nurse the kits.

Hope this helps.

-Briana