Pregnant Dutch Rabbit

[trishok8]

My rabbit is due to have bunnies within the next week.
Her hutch has two separate sections. The smaller side is enclosed but has a door to the outside and access to the main hutch. I was wondering if she needs a nest box or will the smaller enclosed side of the hutch be sufficient?

It looks to me as if she has started a little nest in the small section.

I'm not sure what to do.

 

[BantyHugger]

If the wire on the bottom is small enough the babies won't fall threw you should be OK. Especially if she has already made the nest.

 

[trishok8]

Thanks Banty,
I didnt want her to go without anything she made need.
She doesnt look pregnant. Is that normal?

 

[trishok8]

The smaller side of the hutch actually has a removable wooden bottom. So nobody can fall thru.

 

[BantyHugger]

I can't help you with the looks thing. I thought I' finally got my Cali to catch and i just decided she's not. Does she have a broody flap under her chin? If she's making a nest I'm pretty sure she's prego.

 

[trishok8]

She does have that!!!

I will keep everyone posted.

 

[NewHopePoultry]

Some does will make a nest and even go into false labor.

 

[luvzmybabz]

The nest has she started pulling our her fur yet and lining the nest with it. My momma didn't even look pregnant the day she had her littler.

 

[trishok8]

She has not pulled any fur yet.
She is not her normal self thou, she grunts at me every time I try to pat her.
We will have to wait and see.

 

[penelope77]

i had a rabbit that didn't pull hair until seconds before she had hers. mine never look prego and you can't tell very well by watching for movement cause there is always movement. i think your setup sounds fine. grouchy is a good sign too.