pamnock
Well-Known Member
callierob wrote:
What breed of rabbit do you have? It is not uncommon to breedsmaller sized rabbits at 5-6 months, when they are sexually mature andbefore large fat deposits formaround their reproductiveorgans. Very large breeds of rabbits reach sexual maturitylater.
Breeders generally don't breed a doe more than 4 times peryear. This would mean waiting until approximately 8 weekswhen the litter is weaned before breeding again (as long as the rabbitis in good health).
If you are worried the kits are not getting enough milk when theynurse, place the doe on a towel on your lap and put the babies underher to nurse. This is preferable to hand feeding because thekits can easily aspirate the liquid and die of pneumonia.
Pam
Also, if I want to haveanother litter, when is a good time to mate the bunnies again?
What breed of rabbit do you have? It is not uncommon to breedsmaller sized rabbits at 5-6 months, when they are sexually mature andbefore large fat deposits formaround their reproductiveorgans. Very large breeds of rabbits reach sexual maturitylater.
Breeders generally don't breed a doe more than 4 times peryear. This would mean waiting until approximately 8 weekswhen the litter is weaned before breeding again (as long as the rabbitis in good health).
If you are worried the kits are not getting enough milk when theynurse, place the doe on a towel on your lap and put the babies underher to nurse. This is preferable to hand feeding because thekits can easily aspirate the liquid and die of pneumonia.
Pam