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pregnancy period

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Question
my rabbit is pulling her fur and it is the third week after her mating is this a false pregnancy

Answer
Dear Marie,

Rabbits are induced ovulators, meaning they are stimulated to ovulate when they mate.  If she was with a male, she is likely pregnant, and you need to read the following:

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

and especially:

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

Gestation lasts 28-31 days.  Hope this helps.

Dana