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my doe is going to have kits.

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Question
Hello. I have a standard size rex doe (with papers) that I just bought. She was at a sale and I felt sorry for her because of her conditions. She was very porly taken care of. I took her to the vet and they said that she is pregnate. I called the last owner an they said that she is bred to a california buck. I have other rabbits. They are show rabbits. Im only 14. I dont know what to expect. I know at day 28 she needs to have a nesting box. The last owner said that she is 12 days pregnate. Please help me. I know that they are mix breed, and you said you were tired of it. But please help. I know i could end up soendinv thousands if she has problems. I just dont know what to do. We dont breed our show rabbits. Thanks.

Answer
HI Katelyn,

All you need to do is make sure she has a nest on the 28th day.  She will do the rest.  The babies need to stay with her until they are a full 8 weeks old.  I am not really sure what you need help with but in all honesty the mother pretty much handles everything on her own.

Good luck

Pam