How to tell if my rabbit is pregnant?

Question
We got a rabbit that is about 4 months old. She is starting to make a nest. Do rabbits make nest if they are not pregnant? If she is pregnant the babbies will be inbred. What concerns should I have about the babbies?

Answer
Rabbits who are not pregnant are known to make nests.  If she makes a nest and is pregnant, the babies would be born within the next couple of days.

If she is pregnant, and the father is her brother or father, there is a high probability of genetic defects or neurological issues.

I hope she isn't!  But if she is, here's some info to help you out - http://www.rabbit.org/care/babies.html

If she is, you may want to get the male neutered, you can read about that at http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/spay-neuter.html  And keep them separated at least 2 weeks if not 4, since he can still make babies in that time period.

Kim