Pregnant Rabbit Bleeding!

[rabb1tmad]

That's great that you have a vet friend. Good luck , and I hope your situation get easier for you soon.

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

If the bleeding has stopped, and her appetite is back to normal I would just keep an eye on her.When was the date that you think she got bred? She could possibly still be pregnant so beware. Please keep us updated and I am glad that you are coming here for help. Please don't hestitate to ask!

Sharon

 

[Heather-M]

I have no idea when she was bred...How many days is it until they start fattening up after the male and female have done there stuff?

And thanks for yor help everyone

Heather

 

[pamnock]

Gestation is 31 days. I would take every precaution not to allow the rabbits to mate if you do not have the resources for medical care. Numerous rabbits can get very expensive!

Pam

 

[gentle giants]

They don't really "fatten up" the way a dog or cat would do. You usually can't look at a rabbit and tell it is pregnant at all. Because they are a prey animal, they don't get the big awkward size, in a wild rabbit that would make them a target for predators.

 

[Spring]

How is she? Any news?

 

[Heather-M]

Hey Guys,

She is fine now, No blood since i first started this thread.

Her appetite is still there and eating well, Not too keen on her veg's though bt she does eat some of them.

Only one more thing, She only seems to drink when i go into her, which I am rather concerned about. She can get to it and drink through it so its not like she carnt drink from it :?I make sure I atleast go into her 3 times a day ''At least'' so she is sure to keep drinking and stay hydrated.

Any ideas about this?

Heather

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

I'm confused, what do you mean by "go into her"? Do you put the bottle near her mouth? Maybe try a dish.

Sharon

 

[Heather-M]

Hi Sharon,

Noooo Lol I mean when I got into the shed to her hutch, she always has a bottle which has always got fresh water in it. I leave the bottle where it usually is and when i goin the shed to do something she will come up to the bars and start drinking and if i go she dont drink no more.

Heather

 

[Starlight Rabbitry]

Oh...o.k. Umm, try marking the bottle when you leave and when you come back, check to see if the water level has changed.

Sharon

 

[pamnock]

If her droppings are moist and properly formed, then she's getting enough to drink. Additional moisture can be added to the diet by giving small amounts of dark leafy greens and small pieces of carrots or apples.

It's likely that she's drinking when you are not around if she goes up to the bottle when you go into the shed.



Pam

 

[Heather-M]

Hi Guys,

Well not mch to worry about then her droppings seem normal, moist and properly formed so worrying about nothing i guess lol.

Thanks again

Heather