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possible false pregnancy

22 11:12:44

Question
I haved a female bunny about 13mo old, no males around, last night she began pulling fur from her chest and belly, she was acting normally during her play time( i let her out every night to play in the living room). this morning i gave her some hay and she gathered it up and put it under her blankie, and tonight she did the same. she is not spayed yet and i know she needs to be but when is the best time to do this and do you think this (false pregnancy) is whats happening or should i take her in to the vet?

Answer
Dear Jelena,

It sure sounds like a false pregnancy. That means she's ready to be spayed.  You can read more here:

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

and

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

You also can find a good vet here:

www.rabbit.org

Hope that helps.

Dana