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Pregnancy???

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Question
Hi
My female rabbit is showing signs of being pregnant, making a nest, pulling out her fur, grunting, being grumpy sometimes, ect.
Today she has started holding bundles of hay in her mouth and lying down with it in her mouth for hours.
How can i tell if she is expecting babies cause were really not sure.
Thank you

Answer
The only sure way to know if she is pregnant rather than experiencing a false pregnancy is to have her palpated (felt for babies) by a vet or experienced breeder.

If you cannot get someone to palpate her, assume she is pregnant, and prepare for babies.