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Question
What do rabbits like to do as an hobby? When the female rabbit is pregnant how would i find out, what symptoms would it show?

Answer
Dear Sarah,

For good ideas on how to keep your rabbit entertained, please visit:

http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/toys.html

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-6/play-ed.html

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-1/games-rabbits-play.html

http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-1/just-for-fun.html

These are all wonderful overviews of how to play with a bunny and keep her happy.

A pregnant rabbit may become moody and growly and withdrawn.  Near the end of the pregnancy, her belly will most likely be noticeably round, and you may even see movement of babies under her skin.  Close to "kindling" (the word used to describe a rabbit giving birth), she will pull the fur from her flanks, belly and sides, and build a nest from available material, so be sure to provide fresh hay and straw if you think she might be close to giving birth.

More helpful tips can be found here:

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

Good luck!

Dana