Rabbit Pregnancy

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     Humans are different from animals but if there is one thing that is common to all of us, it is the chance of conceiving and becoming a parent. Being pregnant for others speak of good news especially if they are expecting it for quite some time. There are others that consider pregnancy bad news. No matter what, we should regard pregnancy as a blessing or a gift that can change our lives at the end of the day. When humans get pregnant, we tend to think of different things before considering it. We should be ready and prepared because it is not something that we can leave or throw when we are tired of it. Animals on the other hand don't need to think of everything and the right timing because getting pregnant is part of their existence.

In this case let us talk about the pregnancy of your pet. There are many pets that you can consider but it is easy to find the right one. Just go with your gut or better yet get a pet that makes you feel happy. That is not hard right? Rabbits are not a bad choice. They live in meadows, forests, wetlands and grasslands. They are herbivores meaning they only eat grasses and hays. According to records, there are 47 breeds of rabbits that you can choose from. Rabbits are relatively not expensive to raise so you have no problems taking care of them. Rabbits are famous because of its rapid reproductive rate. In fact many people believe that rabbits are sign of prosperity. Male rabbit is called buck while female rabbit is called doe. The young rabbits are called kit or kittens.

If this is your first time to consider rabbits as pets, you may find it hard to determine if they are pregnant. The conception period only lasts for 31 days which makes it more difficult to determine if a doe is pregnant. But if you look closely to signs and symptoms, you will surely notice and ready for the kits to arrive. You can start by looking one or all of the following signs:

1. A doe will try to build a nest in the corner of their hutch or cage. If you notice that they are gathering hays, it means they are up to something or they are simply pregnant and they are preparing for the coming of their kits.

2. A doe that is gaining weight (even if you did not change their diet) is a typical marker of being pregnant.

3. The doe will begin to pull furs. If you notice that they are pulling furs from her abdomen and chests, it means she is nearing her delivery date.

4. Feeling the pulses can help a lot. If you are not experienced, it is time to seek for your Doctor's assistance. Veterinarians can palpate the abdomen of your rabbits to feel the fetuses.

There you go. Determining rabbit pregnancy is not that hard, you only need time and take a closer look. Does cannot say a word so it is up to you to find out they are pregnant. Just watch out for the signs and you will get by.

David Neil Warren enjoys writing for The Rabbit Hutch Shop which sells rabbit hutch and rabbit hutches as well as a host of additional products.

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