My doe wont give birth

[Animal Person]

Hi everyone, today my bunny is supposed to have her babies but she hasn't even made the nest wrong. He tummy feels big so I know she is pregnant. Does anyone know why she isn't building the nest?Please help!

 

[DutchBunny03]

Some does wait to make the nest until almost the last second. Some does also dont make a best at all. To be safe, make a nest yourself using hay and, if possible, some if the mothers fur. Your doe also may have a couple days to go. Rabbits gestation period is about 28-33 days. Whay day is she on?

 

[Animal Person]

Ok I can make a nest for her with the hay, she is on the 31st day, and thats the day she has delivered before. But maybe she is just late. Thanks @DutchBunny03

 

[DutchBunny03]

Your welcome. Keep me posted!!

 

[Bunnylady]

You say she has had litters before, and that she had kindled on day 31, what else did she do and when? A lot of the time, the doe sets a pattern that she follows pretty much every time. Most does do some nest prep ahead of time, but not all; I had one doe that completely ignored her nest box until mere minutes before the kits started arriving, but boy, did she go to town then!

A lot of my does haven't shown a lot of enthusiasm for nesting during hot weather, that may or may not have anything to do with your doe.

 

[promiseacres]

Also take into consideration that she didn't settle. If it was hot your buck could of been shooting blanks. If she hasn't had them by day 36, 37 you can safely try again.

 

[Animal Person]

My doe Normally gets slow grumpy, and spills all of her food during the pregnancy. The night before she has her babies she makes her nest with the hay. Its not until right before she has the babies, that she'll pull he hair. But I am going to check on her in a few minuets and see how she is doing. I will let yall now how it goes. Thanks. @Bunnylady

 

[Animal Person]

Ok, so forgot to update y'all on my doe. Turns out she wasn't pregnant. We had bred the buck to a different female and she also did not get pregnant. Sorry I was so late.
But know we have a new problem. I rebred my doe and she is most certainly pregnant. She has made her nest with the straw, I can hear heart beats, and I can feel A LOT kicking. She was supposed to deliver them yesterday. It is now 9:00 a.m and still no bunnies. Should I be worried?

 

[Animal Person]

Is there anything I can do induce labor?

 

[samssimonsays]

Let her be, she may just be switching it up on you lol. They like to deliver in the peace and quiet. I wouldn't worry too much unless she is pushing and struggling for more than an hour straight. good luck!