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Phantom Pregnancy

J

jojo85

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Evening,

I am hoping someone might be able to give me some advice I have 2 dwarf girls - they were checked by breeder and by vet when they had their jabs so we are pretty confident they are both girls, the more dominent one has been humping the smaller one for a few weeks when it all seemed to go quite.

I went out this evening to feed them and the smaller of the 2 has started nesting and as I went to strokeher she grawled and went for me which she has never done before.

They are sisters and from the same litter and have never been seperated -- Do I need to seperate them? They do not seem to be fighting and the one not nesting is just staying out of her way but I am worried when they are locked in their cage there might be issues?

How long do these phantom pregnancys normally last they are booked in, in 3 weeks to be spayed.

Any advice would be fantastic

Thank you

Jo
 
If I remember, they only last a few days, although I'm sure our vet said to wait until it had ended before having the surgery.

Calling your vet wouldn't hurt for some advice.

When Betty had one, we didn't separate her from ig because they were fast bonded and no chance he could make her pregnant. If they aren't fighting I would be tempted to monitor and leave them together. Bonded bunnies apparently heal better after surgery but I'm sure someone with better advice will come along shortly :)

How big is your cage for them? Having a smaller area can make bunnies a bit territorial and bored. Bigger is always better :)
 
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