Request for Question Clarification by
tlspiegel-ga
on
28 May 2006 08:10 PDT
Hi carollane,
Please let me know if the following information answers your question.
"Usually, the doe will pull her fur from her upper abdomen and around
the shoulders just before she is to give birth. However, on occasion,
I have seen them pull fur one week before they were due. Make sure
that there is enough fur pulled for the nest or the little ones may
freeze (depending on the temperature). Occasionally, if a doe does not
intend to take care of the litter, she will pull no fur. I always keep
a box of fur on hand from earlier litters in case I need to add some
or take some away.
Sometimes a doe will give birth prematurely. These babies, if they are
more than 2 days early, will usually die, and there is nothing you can
do about it.
Sometimes a doe will prepare the nest with fur but never give birth.
This is called "False Pregnancy". You may rebreed her 4 days after she
was due."
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/bunnies.htm
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"Mom will line the nest with her own fur which she may begin pulling
out as early as three days before kindling. Others wait until the last
minute before delivery.
I always prefer the does who start early so I feel comfortable that
she knows what to do. Most does have the instinct to pull hair but
others simply refuse. If she doesn't pull it herself you can turn her
over and pluck the fur from around her nipples. It should pull free
quite readily just before and just after kindling. The fur will not
release until the milk lets down so be sure to check for milk if a doe
doesn't pull fur.
http://www.barbibrownsbunnies.com/having_baby_bunnies_questions.htm"
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Best regards,
tlspiegel