Pregnant rabbits

[Hisrosebud]

Please does anyone know how long the gestation period is for rabbits?

Do I need to feed the mother any special diet or vitamins?

Is there a way to know for sure that she is pregant? We saw them together and separated them.

Jane

 

[lovestrav]

Gestation is usually 31 days.
Feed her the same, but increase it slightly, especially if you can feel her hips or back bone.
You can palpate her, feel her tummy with your hand, from underneath, feeling for small round lumps, "the kits" to see if she is pregnant. Some people can do this, others can't, if this is her first litter, which I'm assuming it is, it will be more difficult to feel.
You will know that she is definitely going to have a litter if she pulls out some of her belly fur and tries to make a nest. They will usually do this 24 hours or so before they give birth, but will not always do this. Giver her a box and some straw. If she makes a nest before that, she will very likely be pregnant, and when she lines it with her fur, you will know that she will have them very soon.

 

[Billnew]

Keep the area around the rabbit quiet.
Mothers have killed their young if they don't feel secure.
Some rabbits can't be parents. They will kill their young everytime.

Just a warning. Our encounter was traumatic.