HELP!!!! Pregnant rabbit?

Question
Hi There,
I got my rabbit(Rex) four days ago. They said She maybe pregnant. Obviously I dont know when She concieved or when she is even due. Could You help me as a first time breeder what the signs are of pregnancy in Rabbits. She is very round,big & hard round her belly & You can see & feel her nipples. She has not started to build a nest as yet. Please give Me your  advice. Thank-You.

Answer
Dear Megan,

Please read this for help on preparing things, in case she is pregnant:

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

But much more importantly, please read:

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

I'm a little surprised that you would buy a pregnant rabbit without doing any research beforehand to know what to do.  Before making such a commitment, it's wise to read up on everything possible to be knowledgeable before you even have the rabbit.  But to make up for lost time, here is the very best source for All Things Rabbit:

www.rabbit.org/

You can also find a community of thousands of rabbit lovers at EtherBun:

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

who can help you with problems.  No discussion of breeding is allowed, but help for an accidental litter is always available, as long as the person isn't breeding rabbits for fun or profit.

Hope this helps.

Dana