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Rabbit Pregnant?

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Question
Hi Dave,
I have 2 rabbits, 1 male 1 female & I think the doe is pregnant as she is nest building and has got really fat around her tummy area! They are both outside in my back garden & she is now removing the hay from her nest everywhere! Why is she doing this? Could it be that she wants to build the nest somewhere else? What can I do?

Answer
hi lol'
firstly put the doe in a suitable cage on her own and give her plenty of hay etc and leave her for about a week feding as usual.
gestation is 28-32 days but obviously you have no idea when they mated,
it could be a phantom pregnacy but kep me informed how she is getting on.
dave.