Palpating Results: Update #16

[tortoise]

My neighbor's kid is getting into 4-H rabbit and will be showing my rabbits (or raising a spring baby to show). I have been having her palpate does so she knows what non-pregnant does feel like. And she's like... this one feels wierd. So I felt the same spot and gosh, I think she's pregnant!

I am tickled pink, it is a breeding that would make some serious improvement in my herd.

Send some baby dust.

 

[txcarl1258]

dust sent!

I should have my second litter on Wed so I am sending you good vibes.

 

[CrimsonRose]

Awesome! I never could palpate I can typically feel the babies like the day before they are due... but sending baby vibes your way!

 

[tortoise]

I felt 2 "egg yolk in a ziploc bag" that were bigger and softer than poops, in a line, and in the right place for a uterus. I didn't try to feel the other horn of the uterus. This rabbit WILL NOT tolerate a buck near her, that's usually a good sign of a doe being bred.

 

[tortoise]

I palpated her again last night because the first possible date she could kindle would be Monday. (She was with the buck for 8 days).

I really think she is pregnant. I thought I felt 2. I'll put a nest box in today.

I hope she knows what to do. I really want to grow up some rabbits from this breeding and get wool weights off of them. I think these could be some seriously nice rabbits!

 

[tortoise]

She is pulling wool this morning but hasn't made a nest yet.

 

[DianeS]

She is pulling wool this morning but hasn't made a nest yet.

Exciting!

 

[tortoise]

Nesting. I'll be out there again late morning.

 

[MiniRexGirl]

Nesting. I'll be out there again late morning.

EXCITING!

 

[therealsilkiechick]

that is awesome can't wait to see pics!!