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prganancy

22 11:20:35

Question
what types off symtoms will a female rabbit have
if she is ready to lay her newborn babies


Answer
Dear Kenny,

Some females will give little or not warning.  Others will become quiet or agitated.  Normally, the female will begin plucking fur from her belly and chest to line a nest, so it's very important to provide her with a safe, comfortable nest box and clean, fresh straw or hay so she can build a nest.

Please read this for complete instructions:

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

and especially this one:

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

You can find a good rabbit vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

and another very helpful article here:

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

Good luck,
Dana