rabbit nutrition

Facts About Pregnancy and Parturition Rabbits can become reproductively mature in as little as 12 weeks. Small/dwarf type breeds tend to mature quicker than large/giant type breeds. Once sexually mature, female rabbits are receptive to breeding every two weeks. Rather than having a heat cycle, ovulation is triggered by the act of copulation. Gestation usually lasts around 1 month (30-33 days) and litter sizes tend to range from 2 up to 12 kits. Though immediate breeding is never recommended, does can be fertile within 24 hours after delivering their litter. How Do I Tell if My Doe is Pregnant? It is...

When thinking about purchasing your first rabbit, breed selection should be at the top of your list of considerations. Rabbits come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re raising rabbits for fun or profit, there is a breed out there that is perfect for you. It’s easy to become overwhelmed in the world of rabbit breed registries. There are a lot of buzzwords floating around out there. Because of this, heritage breeds have also grown in popularity over the years. What is a Heritage Breed? Heritage breeds are typically non-commercial breeds that were imported generations before our time. These breeds are...