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Pregnant Rabbit

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bjbeth

New Kit
Hello I have just joined the forum.
We took on a beautiful french lop which I have named Myra.
Only a few days later did I notice moving lumps in her belly...
she has been laying on her side last few days but no nesting.
Only today I gently felt her stomach and I can feel lumps but no movement??

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Where did you obtain her from and did the person who owned her before say that she has been mated up ? Is she eating/drinking/pooing and weeing OK ? How old is she ?

You need to take her to your Vet as we cannot tell you what is going on re a possible pregnancy without being able to examine her.

I would call the Vet now and ask for an appointment today.
 
My husband rescued them from a lady and we thought they were both female. .. we sexed them anf were male and female so we rehomed the male to a close friend...
We felt moving lumps in her belly and have done for a few days and she has started sleeping on her side.

Phoned vets and they said not to bring her in as she needs to be left alone.

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bjbeth said:
My husband rescued them from a lady and we thought they were both female. .. we sexed them anf were male and female so we rehomed the male to a close friend...
We felt moving lumps in her belly and have done for a few days and she has started sleeping on her side.

Phoned vets and they said not to bring her in as she needs to be left alone.
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That is a ridiculous comment for a vet to make - I would find a rabbit-savvy vet immediately and make an urgent appointment.
 
bjbeth said:
My husband rescued them from a lady and we thought they were both female. .. we sexed them anf were male and female so we rehomed the male to a close friend...
We felt moving lumps in her belly and have done for a few days and she has started sleeping on her side.

Phoned vets and they said not to bring her in as she needs to be left alone.

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So is she eating/drinking/pooing and weeing OK ?

How long is it since the Buck was with her ?

Have you provided a nest box for her ?
 
Assuming the doe will successfully have her babies, give her lots of hay to make a nest with. Have you no idea how old she is? If she is very young the kits may be born dead so be prepared for that. Good luck with her.
 
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