Below are pictures of one of my MiniRex doe preparing her nest, and kindling her babies. Please note, that majority of the time, does have their babies within 10-15 mins, and they are done. They also usually have them very early in the morning. However, this is not always true. I have been lucky enough to catch a couple of my does having their litter while I watch. A rabbits gestation period is 31 days, although a nest box should be available to the doe from the 26th day, to the 35th day from the breeding date. In Fruitoia's case, she delivered on the 30th day.
This is Fruitopia's first litter, making her a "first time doe". Although many say first time does are up to more challenges because this is their first time, I have not expereinced that. (Although I can beileve it, as it makes sense) However, I would have to say I have an equal amount of problems with my "proven" does, as my first timers. You will see by the bottom of this cage, how Fruiopia's first litter went.... |
