rabbit doe

Question
hello how are you
,.,i just wanted to know a few things about my rabbit doe , ok i think she may be pregnent , ok but i wanted to know if you can tell me step bye step if its posible to feel for any babies in her belly . and when she has her babies how big are they  at birth ,,,..

Thank You For Your Time ,.,.,.,.,Johanna

Answer
Dear Johanna,

Even an experienced veterinarian may have a hard time telling she's pregnant until she's very late in the gestation period (rabbit gestation lasts about 28-31 days).  So you'll have to judge by just watching to see if her belly gets bigger.  Feed her unlimited food, as she is eating for several now.

Please read:

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

The babies will be about 3" long at birth, with eyes and ears closed, and with a covering of silky fur.   They must not be weaned until they are a full 8 weeks of age.  To prepare for the birth, please read:

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

Hope this helps.

Dana