BlueCamasRabbitry
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Do rabbits have their period? Like girl rabbits? I'm wondering this for my breeding stock in case I need to watch. Thanks
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RunnyBabbitRabbitry
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Rabbits do not bleed like dogs or humans do, so no they do not have a period. They are in heat about once ever three days. To tell if they are ready to breed you look at the area and if it is red, then it is time to breed.
Sorry if it is hard to understand, I am newer to this but I do know they do not bleed.
Sorry if it is hard to understand, I am newer to this but I do know they do not bleed.
naturestee
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No. Rabbits are induced ovulators, meaning that the female's ovaries only release eggs when triggered, and the trigger is mating. Human females release one egg every month, and if it isn't fertilized the body "flushes the system," which is our period.
Blood on the genitals or in the urine means there is a serious health problem, such as a urinary tract infection, pyometra (uterine infection), uterine cancer, birthing problems, etc.
Blood on the genitals or in the urine means there is a serious health problem, such as a urinary tract infection, pyometra (uterine infection), uterine cancer, birthing problems, etc.
pamnock
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Does are induced ovulators and do not haveprecise estrous cycles like many mammals.Rabbits do actually go through periods of receptiveness - but do not have menses.
Generally, the doe has a cycle of 16-18 days with 12-14 days of receptiveness and 4 days of non-receptiveness.
The color of the vulva can indicate receptiveness. Pale, dry = not receptive. Moist, pink = receptive, purple = post receptive.
Pam
Generally, the doe has a cycle of 16-18 days with 12-14 days of receptiveness and 4 days of non-receptiveness.
The color of the vulva can indicate receptiveness. Pale, dry = not receptive. Moist, pink = receptive, purple = post receptive.
Pam
BlueGiants
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Rabbitscan be receptive 18 out of 21 days, but there is no outward sign like bleeding or menses. They will release eggs in response to the act of mating. You can usually tell if a doe is receptive by gently pressing at the front of her vulva. If it is red and "puffy" looking, she is ready. If it is pale pink and small, she is not. (If you are looking to breed, Wait a day or two and check again.)
