Shanan
Well-Known Member
Hi. A month ago I experienced what is called a surprise litter. The two babies are doing wonderful.
I had been suspecting a back to back pregnancy since the day the mother bun had her first litter because she was there with the buck for sometime. I had been calculating days ever since and today evening I put in a nest box in her cage to see what behaviour she exhibits. Not surprisingly, she is building a nest with all the hay sincerely. Tomorrow is Day 31st and I am expecting a second litter except for the fact that I am super scared. I know it's not good for the doe to have back to back pregnancy and it has been giving me mixed feelings.
The babies from the first litter have already almost weaned so that won't be a problem. But I hope the doe and the second litter will be safe and healthy. Meanwhile, it will be great if I get some tips about how to tackle this situation if a second litter shows up.
I had been suspecting a back to back pregnancy since the day the mother bun had her first litter because she was there with the buck for sometime. I had been calculating days ever since and today evening I put in a nest box in her cage to see what behaviour she exhibits. Not surprisingly, she is building a nest with all the hay sincerely. Tomorrow is Day 31st and I am expecting a second litter except for the fact that I am super scared. I know it's not good for the doe to have back to back pregnancy and it has been giving me mixed feelings.
The babies from the first litter have already almost weaned so that won't be a problem. But I hope the doe and the second litter will be safe and healthy. Meanwhile, it will be great if I get some tips about how to tackle this situation if a second litter shows up.