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My mini lop

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Question
My rabbit gave birth yesterday to six healthy babies and then today she
delivers a stillborn is this common?Also is there a way to no if she's going
to have anymore or is she done? Thank You Jen

Answer
Dear Jennifer,

Sorry for the delay, due to some family emergencies...

Giving birth to a final, stillborn baby is not common, but it does happen occasionally.  It may indicate that she was having trouble delivering the last one, which might have died during the time of labor.  It's not normal for this to happen, and it's lucky mama is okay.

Please read:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html

for help on how to handle mama and babies, now that you have a family.  Please also read:

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

If mama bun shows any signs of lethargy, inappetence, etc., please get her to a good rabbit vet right away:

www.rabbit.org/vets

If she had trouble delivering the last baby, it was no doubt stressful, and you need to be on the alert for any complications.

Dana