Day 32 pregnant doe questions

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Tiny Buns

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We inherited a Holland lop who is resting comfortably in her nest box.

I've given her lots of parsley over the last 4 days. Gave her a run in the ex pen for two hours starting at 10. Gave her a run with a lusty buck at noon. She wasn't overly cooperative but didn't kill him. Mostly cuddled him. Lat night I left a bowl with a tbsp of mixed fenugreek, black cohosh, red raspberry leaf to nibble if she wants. At 4 pm She gobbled up lavender buds and stems.

And still she sits at 630. Laying in her best with her bulging and taut belly. Lounging and accepting pats in the head.

I'm beginning to think all the above are old wives tales and that Mother Nature will do things in her own time regardless of my pathetic attempts at intervention.

Is there a question? Yes, generally how quickly are these things supposed to work (a run, an interlude with a buck, lavender, etc) ?

**she is most definitely pregnant and she is 100% on day 32. :)
 
I've found that the best thing to do with pregnant does is leave them alone .... let them kindle on their time. The more we disturb them the more nervous they become. That means don't go check the nest every half hour .... We have to remember that rabbits are prey animals and its in their nature to be cautious.

Being one day late isn't out of the ordinary .... I've heard of does kindling as late as day 39 (never had one go past day 33 myself).
 
Usually I'll leave it be but I wanted to test a theory and I'm starting to believe that any interventions are meant to make us feel useful or in control but ultimately do nothing :)
 
I just had kits on day 35, was starting to think she mIssed. I have another on day 32 now she pulled hair on day 30 I can't believe she hasn't kindled as she usually doesn't pull until sheer is in labor. I'll give it a few more days avid see what happens. <br /><br /> -- Wed Oct 21, 2015 1:18 am -- <br /><br /> more kits day 33, i wonder if the heat is causing them to be late
 
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