How long after a rabbit gives birth can she get pregnant again?

How long after a rabbit gives birth can she get pregnant again?

Breeding rabbits The length of pregnancy in the rabbit is 31 days and the doe can produce from 1 to 12 young each time she gives birth. She can become pregnant again within a few days of giving birth.

Do rabbits always get pregnant every time they mate?

Rabbits breed a lot and do so all year round. A healthy female rabbit will get pregnant every time she mates with a male rabbit. Doe’s (female rabbits) have two uterus’s which means they can give birth while pregnant with the next litter and have the ability to conceive any time of the year.

How soon can you breed a rabbit after losing a litter?

When a doe has a litter born dead you should wait a couple of weeks before trying to breed her again. Once she’s been re-bred you need to wait the 30 or so days to see if she has anything.

When do you take a baby rabbit away from the mother?

As Baby Rabbits Come Of Age. As soon as the babies are weaned, at eight weeks, the mother rabbit should be spayed. She can then be placed back into the companionship of the now (hopefully) neutered male. In any case of domestic rabbit babies, do not remove the babies until they are a full eight weeks of age.

How long does it take for a female rabbit to have a litter?

The gestation period is 31 days. A nesting box should be placed in the doe’s cage around the 29 th day after breeding. After the doe has given birth, she can usually be re-bred at 6 weeks. The litter is weened around 5-7 weeks.

When do male rabbits have to be separated after giving birth?

The father will begin to nip and play roughly with the sons as they begin to reach puberty and start acting feisty. Then It’s time for separation. A male rabbit must be neutered before being put back with the mother because she can conceive again immediately after giving birth. They should be kept separate for a month after neutering.

How long does it take for a rabbit to breed back?

Rabbit breeding schedules are usually based on 7-day intervals for ease in recordkeeping. Many commercial rabbit producers will breed does back 14 to 21 days after kindling. A 35-day breed-back schedule is recommended.

When is a rabbit ready to breed again?

A medium-size female is ready to breed at 5-6 months and a medium buck at 7 months. A heavy breed doe is often ready at 6-8 months, and a heavy buck reaches sexual maturity at 9 months. The gestation period (the time between breeding and kindling) is on average 31 days. Once a rabbit doe has kindled, she is ready to breed again after 6 weeks.

As Baby Rabbits Come Of Age. As soon as the babies are weaned, at eight weeks, the mother rabbit should be spayed. She can then be placed back into the companionship of the now (hopefully) neutered male. In any case of domestic rabbit babies, do not remove the babies until they are a full eight weeks of age.

The gestation period is 31 days. A nesting box should be placed in the doe’s cage around the 29 th day after breeding. After the doe has given birth, she can usually be re-bred at 6 weeks. The litter is weened around 5-7 weeks.

How long does it take for a rabbit to get pregnant?

The gestation period (the time between breeding and kindling) is on average 31 days. Once a rabbit doe has kindled, she is ready to breed again after 6 weeks. While selecting rabbits to breed, its advisable to choose a breed with ancestry that has evidence of good genetics and productivity.