How can I tell if my rabbit is pregnant?

Palpating the doe would be the only sure way of detecting pregnancy prior to the actual delivery of a litter. This is a process of ';feeling'; the embryos inside the doe. It takes practice, and can be harmful to the doe and litter if done incorrectly.


For the novice, it is sometimes just better to just wait the duration of the gestation period and hope the doe kindles a live and healthy litter. the gestation period of a rabbit is 28 - 32 days.


You should be sure to mark down the date when your doe was bred. A nesting box should be provided to the doe about 25 or 26 days after the date she was bred. The box should be filled with a nesting material, such as straw or another material that she can use to build a nest. In most cases, the doe will also pull some of her fur to include with the nesting materials, and act as a blanket for the new born kits.


The nesting box should be about 2 - 4 inches longer and wider than the doe herself. Larger boxes may encourage her to use it as a resting place, and she may foul the box.


After you believe the doe has had her litter (if any signs indicate such), it is good to try and check the box. Remember, the doe may be protective of her newly born kits, so be careful. Remove any afterbirth or dead babies from the box, as they will decay and the doe may abandon the remaining live kits due to the unpleasant smell.


Mother nature should take her course and the doe should raise the kits with no problem.How can I tell if my rabbit is pregnant?
you'll just have to wait til one morning when you go out and there is loads of wee bunnies but word of advise get the male and female split up fast my friend had the same problem and ended up with 64 bunnies to sellHow can I tell if my rabbit is pregnant?
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