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[GiantBunnies91]

Hello I am new here and also new to the bunny world. I kinda jumped into it not knowing what I was getting into. Having owned and raised lots of different animals I thought a bunny would be easy and I have always wanted one so I started looking for one for my daughter. Before I knew it I was agreeing to take in 2 giant Angoras 1 female who was 9 months old and a male who is 8 months old. As well as a lion head mix that is over a year. I'm sure a lot are asking what was I thinking and some days I wonder that too lol but we quickly fell in love. All three are just the sweetest. Now I was told that they had kept the male separate from the females and so I continued to do so. We have had them since August and we recently put a fenced area up outside for them to play in. Mostly the females because the male is usually out with me anyway. A few weeks ago my older daughter was here for the weekend and I forgot to tell her to keep them separated. It wasn't until the sounds of laughter and yelling from the girls that I realized and as you can guess my male was already done. Now as I said I know nothing about bunnies til now and it's all what I've read online but I do think my giant angora might be pregnant. She's done all the normal signs I've read about except the actual nest building. She did pull her fur out like a week ago but I haven't noticed her actually building a nest other then maybe digging a hole when she's outside. But today when I went to get her out and let her play in the big cage she was very aggressive and growling at me. She even lunged at my hand a few times. She does look much bigger as well. Could she be getting close? She had already been acting differently but today it was just so much more noticeable. Id just like to be prepared if she is gonna have babies soon. Should I keep her alone in her smaller cage or is she ok to be out still with the other female? Any advice will be appreciated thanks!

 

[Mini Horses]

Sorry to laugh at post but, the "didn't tell do keep separate" part was where I knew -- YES!! bred!!

There ya go....more buns on the way. She'll need a nest box, privacy and hay to bed them....

I don't raise .... But some who do will reply soon with help, hugs and smiles.

 

[GiantBunnies91]

Sorry to laugh at post but, the "didn't tell do keep separate" part was where I knew -- YES!! bred!!

There ya go....more buns on the way. She'll need a nest box, privacy and hay to bed them....

I don't raise .... But some who do will reply soon with help, hugs and smiles.

Haha no need to apologize soon as I heard my daughter I knew immediately I was probably gonna have more. That's been almost 4 weeks now so I'm guessing it could happen soon. She's in a cage by herself but I don't have a nest box? Is that something I absolutely need for her if so I'll have to get on it now

 

[Mini Horses]

@Baymule @Ridgetop @secuono

I've some fast info

 

[Baymule]

Yes you need a nest box NOW. Gestation is 31-33 days. If no nest box is provided, she will have them on the wire and they will die. Nest box should go in 4 or 5 days before due date. Put hay in it, she will pull fur to line the nest.

This has a lot of information that may be useful to you.

How & When To Put A Nest Box In With A Pregnant Meat Rabbit - Meat Rabbits

Learn all you need to know about nest boxes for pregnant meat rabbits--including how and when to install them.

meatrabbits.org

Videos that show step by step

14 DIY Rabbit Nest Box Ideas - Try Out This Weekend

Getting ready for your rabbit’s labor requires preparing for their nest. While your rabbit might have already set up a nest using materials available in ... Read more

bunnystyleguide.com

Or you can buy one, Tractor Supply, Atwoods and other farm stores have them.

Some how to directions said to use plastic or even cardboard boxes. Please don’t do that. Rabbits will chew them to bits.

 

[secuono]

Needs a hay filled nest.

I don't understand what they live in full time. Angora should be off the ground for permanent housing, the fur can get nasty fast. If in a cage, there's no worry of MIA babies rotting in ground tunnels.

Give two hay filled nests if keeping the girls together. Heck, three might be a good idea if the buck bred both. The not preg one will nest sit or use it as a toilet, on the kits, killing them.

GA need big nests, probably best to make one out of wood or a basic cat litter pan. Don't use shavings, no good in general and it'll be entrapped in their fur and be a disaster to remove.

Mom only feeds 2× a day, 5min at a time. She is not a dog/cat and will not, should not, sit with them.

Last week of pregnancy, all of mine eat far less & lounge around more. Some can get more friendly or more protective, or no change at all. If she's grumpy now, be careful once kits show up, she might nail you. Distract with some fresh grass away from the nest before checking kits.

 

[Mini Horses]

there ya go, a nutshell lesson. From breeders, too.