I now have two female rabbits and need some info. Thanks. any other info or web sites about them is also greatly appreciated.
2007-02-07 12:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rabbits are induced ovulators. Meaning that the female rabbit produces eggs when she is mounted and bred by the male. So rabbits are considered as being "constantly in heat." Rabbits do not have a heat cycle. Normally a female rabbit will produce and drop eggs about 8 hours after being bred. That's why many rabbit breeders will stick the doe/female back in with the buck/male about 8 hours after the initial attempt.
There are periods where the doe is more receptive to being bred. Normally you can tell this by the doe being a little more aggressive than usual or raising her rear end up when you touch her on the rear end. Another way that some use is by looking at the color of the rabbit's vagina when you sex it. The redder it is, the more the rabbit is supposed to be receptive to breeding. A female rabbit can be bred pretty much about any time, but her hormone levels will go up and down. The signs I just told you about are signs that her hormone level is up and that she is more receptive to being bred. These aren't heat cycles, just periods when her hormone level is elevated.
The best website for info on rabbits is http://www.arba.net
I strongly recommend becoming a member of the ARBA, they are good about keeping people informed about rabbit diseases and other rabbit related topics.
2007-02-08 01:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not true that dwarfs or miniature are more money. i got a few for $30 each because they were pure bred. I personally like the miniature rabbits because they are small and just cute, not saying all rabbits aren't. If you get a long haired you will have to brush its hair in the spring to help for when it sheds.. at least i do.. If you have a friend that breeds rabbits you could ask them what they sell and how much. Also at Fairs there are always some for sale. i don't know if there is a difference in aggression. maybe research a little? neutering will always help somewhat because it will help with their hormones and such. If you do get a rabbit always remember that they can get hot so if they are outside in the summer and its hot, put a cold icy water bottle or something that it cant chew in there to keep it cool.. I like my boy rabbits because they are somewhat sweeter however all Rabbits have their days....
2016-03-15 08:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbit Breeding Cycle
2016-11-12 03:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A female rabbit goes into heat every 2 months for 2 weeks at a time
2007-02-07 13:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by paliminomustang_bambi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rabbits dont have heat cycles. Some say that the females genitals get redder but that is not always the case, They are usually receptive to a male at all times. You have to put them with a male and let them breed and then you need to take the male out, then 8 hours later you will replace the male to breed again. The first breeding will induce her to drop eggs. Thats why you breed her again in 8 hours cause the eggs will have dropped and traveled to the right place. Let him breed her several times in this episode. You will know the breeding was sucessful if he grunts, kicks upward, and then falls off to the side or onto his back.
Unless your showing or have lots of homes lined up, please dont breed for pets. There are too many out there.
http://islandgems.net/bunbreeding.html
2007-02-07 13:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by I luv Pets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
like texelgirl said, rabbits don't really go into heat.. they can breed whenever, but make sure to put the female into the male's cage, not the other way around. females have issues with other rabbits being put in their cages.
2007-02-07 13:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the subject of a female rabbit's reproductive system: If you're planning on keeping your 2 girls as pets, I would highly recommend having them spayed. A) They will be less territorial and sweeter without the hormones and B) with an intact uterus, female bunnies have an 80% chance of developing uterine cancer. I thought I would mention that in case you didn't know. :o)
2007-02-07 21:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Colette 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi there
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2007-02-07 12:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by sugarlove_one 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋