Question about labor process for experienced breeders

[whaleyk98]

Is is possible for a doe to start then stop labor...well, I suppose its possible but how common is it? I have an elop doe (this will be her second litter) who was due 3/13. That was day 32. She pulled fur twice yesterday and dug around her box...but no babies. Now shes laying around, eating some and drinking. I knowI can feel babies in her. I looked and nothing seems stuck and shs not straining. Im so confused...today is day 34. What should I do? Just leave her alone?

 

[Tobi]

It really depends on the rabbit some does pull fur 1 week to 2 seconds before the babies are due they do it at diffrent times they really have no set "rules" for a doe who is going to kindle. I would just let her be for the time and just watch her if she goes beyond day 35 I would take her to the vet incase she has a stuck kit or some other problem.

 

[johnsonfarm]

I'll be curious to know what others have to say on this, I'm in the same predicament. Today is day 32 for my doe as well, she's pulled a little fur and yesterday I saw some blood in the cage, but no kits? She also doesn't seem to be in trouble, acting fine, no straining, eating and drinking well.

 

[mistyjr]

You can try feeding her Raspberry leaves and Lavender.

 

[whaleyk98]

Day 35...she had 7 babies. One was DOA and a bit bruised so Im assuming that was what the hold up was about. Six fat little babies. Now if I can just get her to take care of them =( She kicked them out of the nestbox so she could have their bed...GAH!

 

[johnsonfarm]

Congrats! Day 33 and mine had 9, one DOA.
Is she taking care of them now?

 

[whaleyk98]

well, we made a compromise. I take them to her twice a day so shes a part time mom,lol. She does alright. I cant complain =) Congrats on your babies as well.