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breeding seasons

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Question
I was wondering if rabbits, mice, guinea pigs and budgerigars all have specific breeding seasons, if so when are they? And also if rabbits are social or solitary animals?

Thanx

Answer
No, since they are all prey animals, they breed year round. However, there are too many of them and there is an overpopulation problem. I don't recommend breeding any of the species as there are too many homeless ones. Shelters will euthanize them.

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Rabbits are social in general. They live in large groups in the wild. But you need to carefully match them up and make sure they are spayed/neutered or they will likely fight. You can read more at www.rabbit.org and on guinea pigs at www.guinealynx.info