Rabbits - a selection of short questions and answers!
How many rabbits are there in the litter?
The number of babies in a litter can vary greatly. One of the main factors is rabbit breed... "New Zealand" rabbits will typically have about 6 babies at a time, and dwarf breeds (lop) may only have two or three. Perhaps up to 20 pieces per litter, but this, as a rule, is only in industrial conditions. Other factors: rabbit health, age, stress. If rabbits are stressed (visit frequently in a cage, loud noises, barking dogs, stroking). From the resulting stress, the rabbit can kill her children.
Can the same pair of rabbits be mated over and over again?
Yes, as soon as the female gives birth, the female can mate again. However, it's wiser to give her a decent break between pregnancies.
After how many days can the rabbits be removed from the rabbit?
Rabbits, for example, Dutch dwarfs, mini lop dwarfs can be left to the female for 8 weeks. Several large rabbits such as Flanders, English Fold - leave for up to 12 weeks. The larger the breed, the longer the period, but not always. Write about a specific breed of rabbits.
Can I breed rabbits at any time? Or is there a specific breeding time for rabbits?
Make sure it's not too cold if you don't plan on lifting them indoors. You can safely breed rabbits anywhere from late winter to late summer or very early fall.
Can I mate a young rabbit with an older rabbit?
Yes, but it may not be that easy, as the older the rabbit, the lower the sperm count. For best results, rabbits should not be old.
Should a male rabbit be removed from a rabbit during pregnancy?
Yes, because there is a chance that the male will "trample" the rabbits. Better to be safe than sorry.
My pair of rabbits have been in the cage together for 6 months, but the rabbit is not pregnant yet. What can I do?
You may need a new male. Sometimes bunnies just don't want to mate.
Is there a specific time when I should breed my rabbits?
At any time, but better not in winter. Since it is the colder time of the year, they tend to eat more and more may die. Although there is another opinion of rabbit breeders that frost is the best friend of rabbits, because all pathogens die in the cold. But remember that in winter rabbits spend more energy on warming up, and therefore grow worse. It is possible in winter in well-insulated cages. Everything is individual.
Why does the rabbit eat bunnies?
If she senses that children are threatened by predators or another rabbit, she will eat them to stop the suffering.
If a female has lost her litter, how soon can I mate?
It is better to wait about a month, so as not to expose the weak female to new stress.
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