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rabbit kindling problems

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Question
Hello!
I hope you may be a able to help me. My rabbit has been in labor all day and I was wondering once the sac or her water breaks how long does the kit have till it suffocates? I am really worried!! She has had 2 kits already but they both died:( The mom really wanted to take care of them it seemed cause she made a nest and she was licking her kit but i guess it was born dead:( Could you just give me some advice?

 thanx alot!!

Answer
Hi Lisa,

Is she overdue? Is she overweight? These are things that could be the reasons for her kits being born dead. It could be that the whole litter will be stillborn but I think you will have to just wait and see. If it looks as if she is really having a lot of difficulty, you may have to call a vet round.

Hope this Helps
Toni