Should She Have Had Babies By Now?

Question
I Bought to rabbits that are about 9 months old I'm sure that ones a Boy and One is a Girl So How come she hasn't had babies ?  She just started pulling her hair out But shouldn't i have had babies at 5 months old She also has started having small little squeaks and things should i be worried?

Answer
Dear Sam,

A rabbit *can* have babies as young as five months of age, but it is very unhealthy for her to give birth so young.  Please read:

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

Normal gestation is 28-31 days, so if she's pulling fur, she may be getting ready to give birth.  To prepare properly, please read:

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

Hope this helps.

Dana