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rabbit pregnant

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Question
do rabbit nipples pop out the day or night befor she gives birth

Answer
Dear Libertti,

Rabbit nipples might appear to swell a bit when birth is imminent, since mama will be producing milk in preparation for the babies.  But they never get really large or pendulous, as a dog's mammaries (and associated tissues) get.  So that's not really a great way to know if the bunny is about to give birth.

Please read:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html

I hope this helps.

Dana