OOPS...babiesUnexpected, Unplanned Litter Support
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OOPS...babiesUnexpected, Unplanned Litter Support
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So Nesting is probably the most common and to some, alarming sign. Some bunnies nest early but quite a lot nest and pull fur during labour. You may walk in on your doe running round with hay in her mouth. The most obvious sign that a rabbit is beginning to nest is if she's piling up bedding or digging into a corner of the Hutch. A nesting rabbit may also pull her fur out to line the nest. A doe *usually* pulls fur when in labour or a couple of days before she is due but it is not uncommon for them to nest early. If you have 2 does and one starts to nest this does not necessarily mean that your other bunny is incorrectly sexed. False pregnancies are not uncommon in unspayed (even spayed) does, especially from 6 months+. But if you find out your little Milly, well, has a Willy. Expect babies.
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Another big giveaway is that your bunny begins to gain weight, though bunnies don't always get a 'baby bump' you may notice your does stomach gets a little rounder, and she has more of an appetite.
At around the 2 week mark the does stomach will start to grow dramatically. You may find she feels a little bloated and 'full'. In the late stages of her pregnancy. |
The biggest giveaway if your bunny is pregnant Is seeing kicks and movement! So many people notice gut movements on their bunny and immediately thing they are pregnant. Baby kicks should not be confused with gut movements which are much more regular, circular, wave motions across the bunnies lower stomachs. Baby bunny kicks are sharp flicks from within or short pushing movements from under the skin. usually kicks are visible from day 26+ of gestation. Please watch this video to help you to determine if you are intact seeing baby kicks or gut movement!
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