Part 2: Rabbit pregnancy & birth - nest boxes, kindling, and handling kits
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In Part One of my rabbit breeding series, we discussed how to tell the difference between bucks and does as well as how to breed rabbits. In Part Two, we’ll go over the pregnancy of the doe and the birth (or “kindling”) of her kits, as well as a couple other helpful tidbits of information.
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Just got two males. I already had two females. Instantly this morning one male bred to both females. They are all going to be housed separately. Watching your videos is so insanely helpful. I knew nothing about breeding rabbits before this.
Tbh your channel deserves more. After watching your videos i adopted a Holland lop rabbit
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Aww that’s so cool! 😊 thank you!
@BreeLeigh-li8wf
19 күн бұрын
@@TealStoneHomesteadI am so worried, but after finally coming across your channel I feel like maybe my rabbit won’t die or her bunnies. I have only ever had 1 rabbit at a time as a pet. I bought 2 so they could keep each other company, but was lied to about them being the same sex. There’s so many questions I have and no time. I found her “nesting and filling her hair” today and learned she must be pregnant. If there is anyway you would or could reach out to me hopefully in time , I’d really appreciate it
This is absolutely educating….. My doe had a trio this morning, so I needed just this. Thank you 🙏
@TealStoneHomestead
2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome! 😊
@wilsonvillaflores830
Жыл бұрын
Good jobs po 🙏👏
@Finnxonpawzzz-000
Жыл бұрын
How are the babies!!?
@orlandoorozco2592
4 ай бұрын
@@TealStoneHomestead he'llo I am new on rabbits, just get male & female 1 ago, so this will help me a lot, thank you
my bunny just gave birth and i am attending youtube University in hopes of pointers so thanks so much for all the info!!!! after seeing this i now know why my bunny kept digging on her litter pan!! it was driving me insane and sure enough that's where she delivered!!!
@RegentDeMarquis005
Жыл бұрын
Right.
I really love your rabbitry and set up. As someone who runs a rabbitry and has a “barn” set up for it and what not, I always like seeing other people’s areas. It’s always nice to see a CLEAN organized space. Not just thrown together. (No offense to those People but clean is better) Love it. Very inspo worthy🥰
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! I’m a total perfectionist. To me my hutch is “messy” right now 😂 but it’s winter. It’s hard to make it perfect during these months haha 😊
@beaucoen3769
2 жыл бұрын
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@daytondevin4306
2 жыл бұрын
@Beau Coen Instablaster ;)
@beaucoen3769
2 жыл бұрын
@Dayton Devin thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@beaucoen3769
2 жыл бұрын
@Dayton Devin it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account!
My Rabbit had her first litter(with us, she is a rescue) 12 babies, one of which was still born and one looked crushed. She had them while I was away. I came home the next day and she was So proud of her babies. She was always great with us picking them up and now (week 7) she wants to be out of her playpen as much as possible. The has a good size area, about 6 x 12 with a couple upper levels so she can get away from them but now they are taking over the upper levels. 😂
Love your silver foxes! Getting my first silver fox doe tomorrow and super excited for the addition to my rabbitry!
This was a huge help. Orginally I got 2 bunnies, who they said were both girls, and then out popped 2 babies! One passed away, and the mother also passed, so I was left with 2 males. I then rescued 2 more bunnies who were supposed to be males from an abusive home. Now the doe of the pair is pregnant (The other doe is infertile). I now have 4 bunnies, one is 28 days pregnant. This is a huge help! Thank you!
Cardboard also makes a good wind stopper. Love how your dog gets along so well with the bunnies!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
My German shepherd mix loves them! 🥰
My doe had her first litter five days ago! This is a great video, chock full of of information. So glad I found you!
Oh my goodness! That's so many! My kids are watching this with me and we totally can't wait to be to this point!
I know this is an old video but I got to say this was so helpful My holland lop female just gave birth and this video and part 1 really helped me what to do tysm!❤
Congrats to the Mamas! How beautiful to see 💜 makes my heart soooo happy!! Another fantastic and informative video! Thank you Tiffany!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️☺️
So much good advice!! Your baby bunnies are so cute, and I just love how the blue ones look like they glow! Absolutely beautiful!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️ the blues are so beautiful! 🥰
Such great advice - I love how well you look out for them.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Thank you for making your videos! My son loves rabbits and has his own now. We have learned so much from you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊
How exciting to learn from you information you give to people
I love your videos, beautifully done and very straightforward. I appreciate all the advice you share! The babies are adorable!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes they are 🥰
You have a beautiful personality. It seems that you are born to do this job caring for rabbits.
I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and subscribed tonight. I just got started in rabbits and I have already learned a ton from u ty!
Hi Tiffany, I just found your utube channel. You are a great teacher. The information is very valuable. I do not have experience with bunnies but have the desire to have a rabbitry. Thank you so much. I have subscribed to your channel. I am looking forward to new videos & view your older ones as well. Thank you!
Such a beautiful, cute little babies bunnies😘😘😘
Thanks so much for this video series, so much good info for a new rabbit owner!
Yes! I got my first doe bred. The previous owner said she was due 3/5.. no hair pulling no babies. I had pretty much given up and was planning to remove her nest box 3/11.. I go out that morning and it’s full of hair.. she had 5 kits after noon that day. Sooo glad I didn’t pull the box out earlier. But other than being super grumpy there was no evidence she was bred.. so she pulled all that hair between my last check at 8pm the night before and 8am the next morning.
This is so helpful!! Thanks for all the information 🐰
They're so cute!
Loved the video!! Those babies look so perfect - congratulations!! Tell both momma's how great they did! :)
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤️😊
Excellent video. The babies are adorable. Information is spot on. 👍🏾
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
I really love your rabbitry maam and I like your set up to their cage and the "divider" or where the cage pits its so very nice thank you maam from Philippines
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you so much! these videos have REALLY helped us!
This is so cute of those cute baby rabbits 🥰😻🥰😻 bless yall 🥰😍☺️😍
I love your presentation thank you
Thank you for all information. I can’t wait until part 3. I got 2 girls that I’m Fostering possible pregnancy so your info will help me know what to watch for. 🐰💓💓
I am sitting here listening to you and all I can think is how GREAT YOUR EYELINER LOOKS! Love this video and the information too. 😊
@TealStoneHomestead
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have trichotillomania and the eyeliner makes me feel a little more confident 😊
Great video. Thank you. I'm wondering how you get the bunnies back in the cage after they free roam?
Thank you for the video, very interesting and cute rabbits.
Great video. Thanks for the info. My silver fox had 12 kits on Tuesday.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! 😊
That was fantastic and I know this was a few weeks ago but still want to say congratulations on all those beautiful babies! Mine just had 2 three days ago and they are doing great!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and congratulations! ❤️
Thanks for that information it helped me
Awes your bunny's are so so so cute aww
Great video, very informative.
You’re a good bunny mommy ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, very helpful for my first litter of rabbits is coming soon.
Thanks for making this video
You did great job
Wonderful video as usual. Nice that you got some blues, although those can’t really win in shows, if I understand it correctly. I still think they are just beautiful. Also thanks for the nest box dimensions on the blog, our cages are arriving in the next 2 weeks and I’m planning to build them so that’s a great help to make sure I don’t go too big or small.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Blues can’t show, but chocolates might be able to by the end of the year! 😊 I’m just so excited to bring some color into my herd ❤️ and you’re welcome!
@Alexis_9339
3 жыл бұрын
@@TealStoneHomestead Yes, very exciting! If you plan to sell some of the blues, I would love a blue doe as part of the Trio I’m hoping to buy!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
@@Alexis_9339 I believe you are #2 on my list, so expect an email in March 😉
This is so great, they look so healthy. I can't wait til I can get my first trio
@juliamartin9047
3 жыл бұрын
Yes these Rabbits look wonderful and healthy, well cared for.
I agree leave them alone and let nature do it when they are giving birth. As you don’t want to cause extra stress on the animals or babies than what is needed. Thank you very much for the education I learned from your video. I appreciate your time in making this. God bless you and your homestead greatly.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊
I love your Bunnies Cage. ❤️
Very informative video as always! Congratulations on the new bunnies. They are adorable and looking nice and plump. LOL
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! So far so good! 😊
Thank you for sharing! I learned so much!!!
I love all your bunnies and the babies are cute
Love your videos !
I'm so glad about being able to touch them! I had my first litter a couple days ago and when I look under the fur to check for dead ones I'm always anxious about touching them. This is great advice
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you! 😊
@paranormalmedium5281
2 жыл бұрын
You can touch them as your smell is all around whatever it's inside or outside and when the doe knows you aldready and your smell, I had 3 litters and just got number 4 yesterday which didn't much expect since wanted to stop having litter but here we go again and she got 7. 😍🥰
What a comforting voice, and beautiful, informative video. Thank you. 😊 I just got a female albino bunny at work, 7 days ago. I've been doing all the research that I can, so that I can take the best care of her. So this video really helped to educate me, along with others that I've watched here on KZread, since having Genesis. I've been feeding her a half a cup of fresh organic, baby spinach, a quarter size of organic, shredded, carrots, ( 🥕once so far), 3 organic blueberries, (twice so far), with a half a cup pellet, Timothy hay mix on top, water, and I've given her 3 Nickel shaped, and sized carrots flavored bunny treats once. I did bathe her once, I was unaware that I didn't need to at the time. I found out later from some KZread videos, how clean bunny's are! She was free roaming in my room, but two days ago my mother said she couldn't remain in the house, ( because of the poop), so she's been inside of a carry soft cage, inside of the garage. I'm worried, because I live in Southern CA, in a desert, and it's been very windy, and cold, especially at night, it's between 34-42 degrees. I'm thinking about maybe returning her to the family that gave her to me. I suffer from sle lupus, and severe ocd, so she was really bringing joy into my life, and helping me with major depression, anxiety, negative thinking, and stress. I was actually feeling happiness, and joy! I don't want to be selfish though, and have her suffer living in a cold dark at night garage, when she could go back to a loving environment with freedom, and tons of other rabbits, and bunnies. ( the people who gave her to my sister and I, breed their rabbits frequently, and they free roam in the backyard, and house).I really appreciate your knowledge on rabbits/ bunny's. And I thank you very much for sharing with us. Any advice you could give me, I'd really appreciate it. I did subscribe to your channel, and thank you again very much! Have a beautiful morning. 😍 🐰🐇 💘 ☮
Nice job!
I appreciate your videos!!
Thanks for making this video. Really helps people like us who have never had bunnies before. We didn't know our girl was pregnant and we woke up to babies dead on the floor of the cage- (we thought she was too young to breed and she was around a male). We hadn't provided a nest box and we think maybe they were trampled because it was not cold in there at all. Also they are angora but we had just shaved her that night! So it was just a bad series of events. Anyway... armed with some knowlege now I think we will be ready. I hope she will use the nest box. We are nervous but I feel like you covered everything. I will leave her alone, the only thing I plan to do is place the babies in the nest box IF she doesn't make a nest or has them on the floor of the cage. Anyway... thank you so much for the video. I'm watching it several times!
I really luv your Rabbit setup... M also having 3units of rabbit .... It's really cool
Hi Tiffany. Greetings from Central London
I really enjoy your videos, I subbed a while ago.
Thank you so much for your videos. You have taught me alot.
nice video! I really enjoyed it
Yes. Palpating is very difficult! And my does often dont eat their pellets a few days before they give birth. I had two does give birth almost the same day as yours. Just one blue out of 18 babies! I have chocolates and chocolate carriers I just acquired. Cant wait until I have some great colors! As always thanks for the great video and being an inspiration!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have some people asking me why I’m so excited about blues and chocolates when you can’t show them. I just love having some color here! ❤️ they’re so gorgeous 😊 good luck with your new babes! 😊
It's so informative
Thank you so much for your video!!! We bought two does about a month ago and we woke up to surprise kits this morning! The previous owner’s had suspected that they were breeding through their cages. We are going to be experiencing some pretty warm temperatures, any suggestions on keeping them cool?
My harli rex just had 8 on Tuesday, and your videos have helped. Also have helped educate my family who think the kits are going to freeze down here in FL lol.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Florida, haha 😂
You are doing great,
my rabbit just had babies yesterday!!! wooohhooo thanks again for your advice :)
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Good luck!! 😊
I love the two pieces of wood in front of the nest box for the babies to get back in.
Great job
I really like peg board in the bottom of a nest box just like hers. Leave the hardware cloth just a little loose and not stampled down at the back. Slide a cut to size piece of peg board in. Can slide out and leave it in the sun between litters it cleans right off
Very helpful!
Awesome content. Your videos have such high production value. Wonderfully edited. You show a lot of finer points that are only spoken of and not filmed by other content producers.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That is my aim ❤️
Thank you for the great information! I shared your KZread video in an Angora Rabbit group. 👍 your videos have been SO HELPFUL for me as a new rabbit owner. I have 5 now (3 English Angoras and 2 Germans) and hope to breed them in the fall. They’re just babies. ❤️
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Angoras are BEAUTIFUL! I commend people willing to take on that breed, they’re a lot of work but they’re such useful rabbits. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
@divinekanno8415
2 жыл бұрын
Good morning Madam, I'm an upcoming farmer. Please how can I get Angorans. We don't have it in Nigeria. It would mean so much
Greeting from Trinidad love ur videos in the Caribbean it is rainy and sunny so my doe and buck are always happy Wish I could get a pair of ur silverfox kits but the shipping is VERYYYYYY cost so I jus love watching them here lol
Very informative thank you
I'm so excited for this video! It's my dream to get back into raising rabbits one day, and I'm learning a lot from you! We had rabbits when I was a kid, but we never intentionally breed them. Mine got bred once when the male in the connected cage chewed through the divider to get to her lol.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you can get into rabbits soon! They are seriously so much fun ❤️ I’m glad to be helpful to you 😊
@KE-hr4sb
3 жыл бұрын
@@TealStoneHomestead Thank you! I definitely miss it, so it's awesome to be able to live vicariously through your videos (no pressure lol! Just meant I'm enjoying them). :)
Enjoying you and I must you're very helpful mcwa🤗
Excellent! Thank you
My Doe just gave birth today n. It's my first time experience.. So. This video is helpful n I'll follow the instructions thank u
Oh what a fantastic idea with the nesting box having that "scraper" piece on the front! I need to build some like that, especially after this morning! We unfortunately lost a 7 day old kit this morning. I found the little one frozen on the wire next to the front of the box. ='( They've been moving up to the front of the box the last couple of days. Your design is also good for when they get to popping all over the place, especially when mom comes close to the box. Lol
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I’m so sorry about the baby that you lost 😢 my does also like to lean on the lip of the nest box to check on their babies 🥰
thanks for ur information
I love this more wisdom
Love the setup as always! During winter you can slide cardboard under the nesting box between the bottom of the hutch and box.. would achieve the same goal for insulation and should make it a lot easier to remove without disturbing the babies and nest so much. Just an idea! Thanks for the videos!!!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a good idea in theory! I might try to jimmy-rig something in the future. The problem is my does, who like to pull the cardboard out from under and fling it around 🤦♀️😂
@TACLife
3 жыл бұрын
@@TealStoneHomestead Ah! Makes perfect sense! Those silly mommas! Thanks for all the great videos and insight! Your channel is great and helps a ton of people out I'm sure, it's helped me out in my rabbit plans that's for sure.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
@@TACLife thank you so much! ❤️😊
Thank you so much this helped me allot!!
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! 😊
Thank you this helped me a lot my doe gave birth to Trios 1 white 1 grayish white 1 black white God Bless you
How deep does your fence reach down? Does it keep the rabbits in well enough?
lovely!!!
BABY BUNNIES!!!!!!!! ALWAYS SOOO CUTE!!!
This is very educational! Thank you. My Mini Rex, Jessie should be kindling any day now. This will be my first litter of babies.
@TealStoneHomestead
3 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful! Good luck to you and Jessie 😊
@burnt_0range319
3 жыл бұрын
@@TealStoneHomestead Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing with us the journey you take with your rabbits I own 2 rescue rabbits both boys and both neutered Does it get hard when you make that choice and they get culled
Thanks for the rabbit info, really helpful, but your eyes are extremely beautiful. Hello from Antigua Guatemala from OsoYolo.
Hi. I like your set up it's v neat and clean. What size are the cages u use and wat size are ur breeding boxes. Thank you
Thank you!!
Nice your video is big help
Glad I found you channels my rabbit had babies 2 and they was deadl I don't know why so I need to remove her from the boy or something I don't know so I watch you to find out what to do
Hello Tiffany. My name is Joe and I homestead on my Microfarm here in Connecticut. I currently line breed NZ Whites/ Chinchilla’s for meat. You have me interested in this Silver Fox breed. I look forward to future videos, especially on how your new hutch’s hold up. Nice channel so far.
Thank you for this wonderful video. My doe just had her first litter of 12 kits. This is my first time raising kits. I dont know if she can fed all the 12 kits properly. So how long can kits go without being fed?