How to Know if Your Rabbit is Pregnant

They say rabbits multiply in seconds. I wouldn't say I do not believe in that saying but since I have a rabbits in a year for now. I started from 2 rabbits then now after a year I somehow I have roughly more than 50 rabbits some rabbit I gave to a friend whom loves rabbits also and some sad to say died. A female can carry 2 to 12 babies in their womb but it really depends on the rabbit breed.

For a female pregnancy is always a high risk. So be sure to check out for the signs if your bunny is pregnant.

Below are the signs to check if your rabbit is pregnant. 

First clue a doe is pregnant is her mood - she gets cranky.  A doe who was your best friend might suddenly flee to the back of the cage when she sees you coming. She might growl a little if you open the door to her cage.  Does can get grouchy as early as a few days into her pregnancy.


The surest way to know if your rabbit is pregnant is to "palpate" her abdomen - meaning to feel for little baby lumps.  You do this as early as day 10 or as late as day 14. This requires some practice, usually.

Some pregnant rabbits start trying to 'dig' inside their cage from 2 weeks pregnant and beyond.  You might notice the doe scratching quite diligently at the far corners of her cage.

Another pregnant rabbit clue occurs a week or less before she's ready to give birth (3-4 weeks pregnant).  Some pregnant rabbits become desperate to build their nest.

Pregnant rabbits don't always 'look' pregnant, not even on the day they kindle (give birth).  Of course, if there's 15 kits in her belly, you might wonder if you oughtta duck and cover - she'll look big enough to pop.  Most frequently, they'll lose their waistline along about the last few days of the pregnancy.  That's why it's helpful to know these pregnant rabbit clues for confirming your suspicions.

The pregnant rabbit usually gives birth on day 31 without fail.  But the bunnies can arrive on day 28 up to day 34.  If I've bred the doe and buck in the evening, I can expect the kits on the morning of day 32.  If no babies by day 35, the doe was probably not pregnant.

Lionhead Rabbit

What is Lionhead Rabbit?

It is a small rabbit with a compact and rounded body and weighs around 3 pounds (1.36 kg). Their average lifespan is around 8 years but that depends heavily on the care they received. What distinguishes it from other breeds is that the rabbit has a wool mane around the head and ears and occasionally also around their chest and rump. As a result these rabbits have some similarities with the king of the animal kingdom, the lion. The Lionhead Rabbit owes his name to the manes of this also beautiful animal. Normally their mane is around 2 inch (5 cm) long.

There are two different types of manes, single mane and double mane in which the latter features a thick mane that covers the head of the rabbit and and almost always their flanks also referred to as their “skirts”. The single mane features a thin mane around the head and ears of which it is possible that it diminishes as the rabbit becomes older. They can be either single mane or double mane, it depends on whether they have one or two copies of the mane gene.

Care for Lionhead Rabbits

• Give your bunny daily care. It should be fed twice a day with rabbit pellets (alfalfa if the rabbit is less than seven months; Timothy if the rabbit is older) and have unlimited access to Timothy hay (or alfalfa hay if the rabbit is less than seven months).
• Lionhead should never be in a cage with cedar bedding because it can cause respiratory problems; choose a safe, recycled brand or use a towel that is soft. A good choice is fleece especially if your lionhead is litter trained.
• Make sure your rabbit has plenty of fiber to help prevent against wool block (hairballs), and groom your lionhead daily for the same reason.
• Brush you lionhead daily, as it will prevent hair balls.
• If you see a bunny with pink or pink rimmed eyes slowly rocking its head back and forth, this is only because they can't process light well.
• Feed your bunny carrots that are thin as treats for it. They will give the animal the healthiness he/she needs.

My experience with my Lionhead Rabbit

Currently I have 2 male lionhead rabbits. My first lionhead was super aggressive one I named him Cotton. He has his own cage in his own room because then tend super angry and stump his feet all the time the moment he sees other rabbits. I love Cotton but he loves to bit. He eat lots of rabbit pellet and hay but he hates to eat vegetables and fruits. The other one is a male also named him Angel Locsin (Gray one on the images below)  name came from famous celeb here in my country. He had girl name cause I thought he was really a girl when he is still a baby. Unlike Cotton my Angel Locsin is super sweet he loves to cuddle and loves so much attention.  Lionhead rabbits are known to be like lion aggressive and always angry. But with proper care and love they can be super sweet and loving.

Feel free to share your experiences with your lionhead rabbits.

Amazing Facts About Rabbits

Read and enjoy a variety of interesting information about rabbits.

• Baby domestic rabbits are actually born fur-less.
• Rabbits have 28 teeth.
• The World’s oldest rabbit on record lived to be 16 years old.
• The average lifespan of a domesticated rabbit is around 5 to 8 years.
• Pet rabbits generally live longer than rabbits used for production and those living in the wild.
• With the right guidance rabbits can be trained to live indoors perfectly.
• In the UK the rabbit is the third most popular pet option.
• The average heart rate of a rabbit ranges between 130-325 beats per minute.
• It is estimated that over 2 million U.S. households own a pet rabbit.
• Thousands of rabbit shows take place annually in the Continental United States alone, each year.
• Male rabbits are referred to as “bucks” and female rabbits are referred to as “does”.
• Believe it or not, a rabbit’s teeth never stop growing throughout its life.
• Rabbits can jump up to 36 inches or higher.
• The European rabbit lives underground, in burrows. A group of burrows is known as a warren.
• More than half of the world’s rabbits live in North America.
• Rabbits have long ears which can be as long as 10 cm (4 in).
• Rabbits are herbivores (plant eaters).
• Pet rabbits that live inside are often referred to as ‘house rabbits’.
• Rabbits reproduce very quickly. 

What can I give my rabbit as a treat?

Rabbits loves to eat anything like me babies they love to eat desserts like biscuits and sugar free cookies, vegetables down to the most unusual electric wires, earphone wires and sides of my tables. At first I was kinda annoyed and nervous what if they ate a wires and it retains it in they body it will lead to sudden death.

When I started having a rabbits in my house I would give whatever I have in my place. But I kept thinking what should I give my rabbit as a treat? When I tried to give them super sweet treat they became super active like the chocolates activated there body to be energetic. So I had gave them vegetables I did noticed some vegetable makes their poop wet, then I did experimentation I found out lettuce, carrots and water crest (the leaves only). Do not give them cabbage according to the vet. cabbage contain high amount of sugar and makes their poop wet.

Do rabbits love to eat fruits? A big YES they love to eat fruits also. In my case my babies loves to dig in strawberries and cherries (expensive fruits in our country). Maybe the thingy sweet sensation the strawberries gave them is the key why they love to eat strawberries. I do have one rabbits who loves to eat bananas I tried giving them to other rabbits but they do not like it. So I come to thinking rabbits also have different taste buds.

We always wanted to see our bunnies to be happy but be careful what to feed them. It may cause them health issues so always give treats in minimal amount and do an experimentation. 

What do you give your rabbits as a treat?

Feel free to share your experiences and ask any questions you may have in mind I will to answer those.