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Old 13-05-2007, 12:46 AM   #11
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If you PM HBvet then she'll help, shes a qualified vet and knows her stuff abotu rabbits AND torts
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Old 13-05-2007, 02:00 PM   #12
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rabbit gestation is 30-32days, small litters can be carried a few days longer. Problems are extremely rare but birth is usually really fast, usually in the morning and takes (generally)less than half an hour.

Abortion is really rare as well, after 35days the babies die in the uterus, and will either be mummified or rot - either way an xray and surgery would then be required in my opinion. If he hasnt got the dates wrong, I would get her vet checked next week for peace of mind.

additionally, as you want her as a pet and not for breeding, I would really recommend getting her speyed at some point. Uterine cancer is really really common in intact does, and is frequently fatal. Speying them also makes most does less angry at life....
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Old 13-05-2007, 05:32 PM   #13
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Yes I have had both my boy and girl done and they are very happy, healthy bunnies Although getting quite old now
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Old 13-05-2007, 05:57 PM   #14
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Hannah when I bred rabbits my does always dropped excatly 28 days after mating , does it perhaps depend on the breed on how long they carry

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Old 13-05-2007, 07:21 PM   #15
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maybe they were just keen to get them out..... Not heard of that, they do say viable babies can be born as early as 29days but obviously yours didnt read text books!! What breed were they, the larger breeds and bigger litters may be a reason!

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Old 13-05-2007, 07:42 PM   #16
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Hi Hannah
i have checked old records just incase I had it wrong but its definately 28 days , they where small breeds dutch, and dalamtion rex plus a few x bred bunnies too

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Old 13-05-2007, 08:51 PM   #17
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thanks.i used to breed rabbits years ago and i never had any problems thats why i was asking advice.shes been sitting at the front of the hutch all day n seems ok.i dont even know if she is pregnant or not just going by what he said.if nothing happens im going to take her the vets next week.
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Just a bit suprised, wasn't it you who was asking what rabbits can eat the other week?
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Old 14-05-2007, 08:04 PM   #19
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hi all,just to let you know tesse had 7 gorgeous babies in the night.everything seems ok so i can start relaxing now.glad they were ok.i was asking about what they can eat because i have got three other rabbits and wanted to make sure i wasnt giving them anything they shouldnt.ill post some pics when babies abit bigger.and of mum of course!
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Old 14-05-2007, 08:14 PM   #20
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glad to hear mom and babies are safe and sound

do you intend having mom neutered
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