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Breeding a rabbit

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Question
I have a mini-lop rabbit and was considering breeding HIM with another rabbit. I was wondering....

-How old him and the other rabbit have to be to breed.
-Can I cross-breed with him?
-If he can cross-breed, what breeds can he breed with?
-How long does pregnancy last?
-How long does it take to give birth?

If there are any more things that I should know before i decide to breed, please tell me. thanks for your time! Answer as soon as possible!

Answer
Why do you want to breed? Do you know they can have anywhere from 1 to 13 babies? What will you do with all of the offspring? You need to have a plan made!
Mini-lops need to be over 6 months old to breed. I do NOT recommend crossbreeding. I actually don't recommend breeding unless you are a breeder and show rabbits.
Pregnancy is 28 to 32 days.