Wednesday, May 12, 2010

What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?

My rabbit today has 31 days of pregnancy and hasn't delivered. What signs am I looking for when she goes into labor? Please help!What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
Meat breeds -such as californians- usually carry kits for 33-34 days. Don't expect anything yet. If you see nothing by the 37th day, she didn't take and you'll need to rebreed her.





When she does go into labour, it is unlikely that you'll know. Rabbits are usually only in heavy labour (the most obvious stage) for about 15 minutes, though a doe can endure it for 24 hours and be alright. Chances are, she'll just pop them out when you're not looking.





Signs of labour are contractions, and, for about 30% of does, pulling fur. If she hasn't already done so, she may be one of those does that pulls at the last minute- a sign that kits are imminent.





Check the nest box every hour or two (especially in the early morning/late evening) in case she doesn't kindle in the nest. If you find the kits quickly enough, you may be able to put them in the nest and save them before they get to cold. Once they are born, the mother WILL NOT move them. Rabbits are not like dogs and cats, they don't pick there kits up and put them where they should be. If they are on the floor, YOU have save them.What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
Most times rabbits will not birth infront of people, They usually do it more at night and will start pulling fur making a nest in the nesting box and have them when there ready. She still has a good 3 days yet if she dosent' have them tonight.

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