Is she in pain?

[woodleighcreek]

I have a first time Jersey Wooly doe who is HUGE. You can literally see babies sticking out her sides. She is due today and I was wondering if she is in pain. My does normally only have 3 or 4 so I dont know.

Also, is there anyway to induce labor?

 

[manybirds]

I have a first time Jersey Wooly doe who is HUGE. You can literally see babies sticking out her sides. She is due today and I was wondering if she is in pain. My does normally only have 3 or 4 so I dont know.

Also, is there anyway to induce labor?

Unless she is having birthing troubles i dought she is in pain. I honestly don't believe animals (unless something goes wrong) have birthing pains.

 

[woodleighcreek]

Thats what I was thinking. But like a said, since she is so small and has LOTS of babies in her, it is kind of scary looking.

 

[Ms. Research]

Have to agree with manybirds, if she's not showing signs of distress, she should be OK. Boy, sounds like she has more than 3 or 4 kits coming.

Sending positive thoughts for a speedy, stressfree birth for your doe. Looking forward to hearing Mom and all kits are healthy.

 

[manybirds]

Thats what I was thinking. But like a said, since she is so small and has LOTS of babies in her, it is kind of scary looking.

I think with rabbits you just have to wait it out. They're just to small you know. Maybe she'll have lots of healthy babies

 

[woodleighcreek]

I hope she dose have lots of healthy babies! In past litters, I only get one healthy baby because the rest are peanuts. But I have high hopes for this doe! I will upload pics as soon as she has them!

 

[M.R. Lops]

She shouldn't be in pain. Hopefully all goes well. What breed is she? Larger breeds can have several kits, smaller breeds average 3-4, but i have had a Holland Lop successfully raise 8 kits.

 

[woodleighcreek]

She is a Jersey Wooly

 

[M.R. Lops]

I found a site that said they usually have 4-6 kits. So, she probably is just carrying a larger litter. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Ms. Research]

I found a site that said they usually have 4-6 kits. So, she probably is just carrying a larger litter. Let us know how it goes!

Bigger may mean few peanuts this time or none at all.

Can't wait to hear. And can't wait to see your future champs!