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Advise ASAP please
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elmoandfern
Mama Doe
That's a good point about impregnating mum I wouldn't have thought of that! Glad you have it all sorted
Is this your second litter - I seem to remember you had babies in October last year. Is Bella - who turned out to be a boy from that litter? In which case he will be old enough to be castrated if you have not already done so. I would hate you end up with even more babies especially given the potential problems with your landlord.
Jbun
Alpha Buck
It is very unlikely he would be fertile at such a young age, and the sister would not be able to conceive as of yet, so would be fine. Babies would typically still be together with mom at that age. Usually babies will be separated from mom at 8-10 weeks, and each other by 10-12 weeks. It's not unheard of for babies to be humping each other at even younger ages since it is also a dominance behavior for rabbits. But even though it is very unlikely for him to be fertile yet, it is also not impossible, so would be a good idea to check his little bottom for signs of 'plums' just in case, and separate if anything is found.
honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
as others said should be fine for another week or two, then they will need splitting into sexes.
The youngest doe we had in who was already pregnant by her brothers was 11 1/2 weeks
but please have the adult boy, if you still have him, neutered NOW. he could still be fertile for up to 6 weeks post op.
As you had a litter last year the knowledge about baby rabbits, breeding and behaviour should have been well looked into then and preventions taken to stop future litters. Accidents do happen but if any owner of any pet has an un neutered male and female then they know if they get together babies will be the result . " He/she escaped" ( and I'm not saying you said this by the way ) isn't a good reason as if the housing is secure then the animals should not have been able to escape..rabbits cannot undo bolts.
So please do more research, and asking on here is a good start aslong as you do take on board advice given Get your male done and as I see you need to rehome some, please homecheck and make sure they have really good homes.
Hope they all grow up fit and well!
The youngest doe we had in who was already pregnant by her brothers was 11 1/2 weeks
but please have the adult boy, if you still have him, neutered NOW. he could still be fertile for up to 6 weeks post op.
As you had a litter last year the knowledge about baby rabbits, breeding and behaviour should have been well looked into then and preventions taken to stop future litters. Accidents do happen but if any owner of any pet has an un neutered male and female then they know if they get together babies will be the result . " He/she escaped" ( and I'm not saying you said this by the way ) isn't a good reason as if the housing is secure then the animals should not have been able to escape..rabbits cannot undo bolts.
So please do more research, and asking on here is a good start aslong as you do take on board advice given
Get your male done and as I see you need to rehome some, please homecheck and make sure they have really good homes.Hope they all grow up fit and well!
Great advice from Jill as alwaysas others said should be fine for another week or two, then they will need splitting into sexes.
The youngest doe we had in who was already pregnant by her brothers was 11 1/2 weeks
but please have the adult boy, if you still have him, neutered NOW. he could still be fertile for up to 6 weeks post op.
As you had a litter last year the knowledge about baby rabbits, breeding and behaviour should have been well looked into then and preventions taken to stop future litters. Accidents do happen but if any owner of any pet has an un neutered male and female then they know if they get together babies will be the result . " He/she escaped" ( and I'm not saying you said this by the way ) isn't a good reason as if the housing is secure then the animals should not have been able to escape..rabbits cannot undo bolts.
So please do more research, and asking on here is a good start aslong as you do take on board advice given
Hope they all grow up fit and well!
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Whitelighter
Warren Scout
The boys will probably be fertile and keen from about 8 weeks. Its unlikely the does will conceive much before 16 weeks but you should still separate them as the humping will cause fights which could lead to injuries
honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
do you still have the father and if so have you got him neutered? Have you checked your friend who is having the girls has secure room for all of them?
