Share about recent or expected rabbit kindling?

[TroyerGal]

I think I might try and breed my two bunnies together this winter, since I have now moved them into the garage. I will do some more research first though.

That sounds good

They grow fur really fast, so you can move them outside then

 

[junebuggena]

I've got two does due to kindle in another couple weeks. By the time that they will be weaned and ready for pasture, it will be spring here.

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Also, does the nest box have to be a special 'rabbit nest box' or can I use something else? I have wooden, lid-less box that could use. What nest material do you use?

(P.S. Thanks for answering all of my questions)

 

[DancingWthDucks]

I've got two does due to kindle in another couple weeks. By the time that they will be weaned and ready for pasture, it will be spring here.

Lucky you- I'm stuck in the English rain for anouther 3 months....

 

[junebuggena]

Just about anything will work. Some does prefer shavings, some prefer hay. Both of my girls kick out shavings, so I just give them a pile of hay in the corner of their cage, and they do the rest.

 

[TroyerGal]

Also, does the nest box have to be a special 'rabbit nest box' or can I use something else? I have wooden, lid-less box that could use. What nest material do you use?

(P.S. Thanks for answering all of my questions)

No, no, no... Any box will do! As long as the doe can't tip it over. I lost a litter that way

 

[junebuggena]

Lucky you- I'm stuck in the English rain for anouther 3 months....

Oh it will be raining, I'm in the Pacific Northwest. It's always raining. But we should be past any potential freezing temps.

 

[crescentson]

...would I be better waiting until spring?

It depends on the weathet in your area and your facilities. I have seen exposure take new born kits at just under 50* F. I live in Texas, and still have momma and babies indoors under a heat lamp.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

It depends on the weathet in your area and your facilities. I have seen exposure take new born kits at just under 50* F. I live in Texas, and still have momma and babies indoors under a heat lamp.

x2 - kits are easily chilled. I have my does kindle indoors year round so I can ensure proper temperatures and as few stressors as possible.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

The kits are just over 8 weeks old now and have grown...here they are today: