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Breeding questions.

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Question
If a buck or doe bites, what's the chance the litter will become biters?

How soon after mating will a doe start acting aggressive or defensive?

At that point should she be caged alone?

Will handling and petting a first time pregnant doe cause her to lose her litter?

Should I let her run around in a pen or should I keep her in a cage?

Answer
Hi tom heres my answers
a. if a doe or buck bites it does not mean the litter will bite.
b. about a week to a fortnight
c. she must be caged on her own
d.handling or petting will have no effect on the babies.
e.if she wants to run around let her but at 3 weeks confine her to the cage.
gestation is 28-32 days.
dave.