The dewlap is extra skin that does of some breedshave. It is perfectly natural and normal for a rabbit to havethis. It is very possible for rabbits to breed through wirecages. It happens quite frequently at fairs in the summerwhere does and bucks are in cages next to each other, with hardly anyspace between them. Your mentioned wire mesh, how large arethe spaces? Rabbits can have false pregnancies. Thedoe is convinced she is having a litter and will build a nest, pull furand wait. Having the doe fixed will solve the problem as thehormones that cause it will be removed. Please keep usupdated on her condition. Donna