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Still nothing, although she is and older doe and easy to tell because shes always grouchy. The rest are very mellow.

Different rabbit. I have several. <br /><br /> -- Sat Mar 18, 2017 5:47 pm -- <br /><br /> F1 bred Jan 8, just had babies F2 bred Jan 15, put back with male after due date, still nothing, although she is older rabbit F3 bred Feb 12, babies on march 12 F4 bred feb 12, babies on march 12 F5 bred...

Yes, I did. Was trying to think if anything might have scared them at the time, but I can't think of anything major. I believe the worst thing that happened was a really nasty thunderstorm came through, but those happen a lot here.

No offense taken at all Ms Maggie. I was simply stating the facts I had. I have racked my brain trying to explain it, and I cannot. Just found it odd and wanted to share.

No one has access to the rabbits, there are no neighborhood kids (we live on 80 acres in middle of national forrest, there isn't a neighborhood at all). No one escaped, no one moved them around, and they were caged well over 2 feet away from any males. I do keep records, I have cards on each...

My two oldest female rabbits were bred 1/8/17. Both on same day, each to a different male. A month passes, no babies. Forty days pass, no babies. I figured they must not have taken, and decided I would just wait a bit and then re-breed them. They haven't been re-bred, they aren't adjacent to...

For people access gates, we simply use a couple half pallets (freebies since bro-in-law gets them at work), tack on spare wire and then use 4 inch wide canvas (another freebie) for makeshift hinges. Works great for the chicken coop. Rabbit cage door latches are simply thick tie wire bent into a...

Oops. Missed the part about kids. My "baby" is 15, so I forget about little ones.

That is the one I read. Not sure how or if it would affect the bunnies though. Can possibly be modified for your particular situation though. It isn't overly nice, but I wonder if something similar to bear spikes might work? Hubby was watching some documentary on Alaska, and some of the people...

I read it on one of the chicken forums I was browsing after having issues with a few of my chickens. If you google DIY predator repellent, it should come up close to the top of the list, if not at the top. Sorry I don't have the direct link.

I can understand that, different situations, etc. We are on 80 acres next to national forrest, so plenty of room for us. I did read an article on diy repellent spray made from hot peppers and onions I think it was, but not sure how the smell would affect people, buns, etc.

Realizing that everyone's situation is different (regarding town vs country living, proximity of neighbors, willingness to use forceful protection methods, etc), I won't offer advice, just a statement. Hubby and I live in the boonies so to speak, and if we begin having issues with predators...

Woke up this morning to find 2 of my 3 pregnant does had litters last night! These are our first litters since we acquired our rabbits in January. Luckily I didn't wait until day 28 to put boxes in, I put them in a few days early. Today would have been day 28. Haven't gotten a great look but...

Yep, 35 and windy tonight, but great insulation on the house so don't even have to light a fire. Back to beautiful weather tomorrow though. Mid 60s and sunny.

Overdue bunny, put in with buck yesterday. Frantic nest building all day afterwards. This morning at 6:15 went to check on her, nothing new except back at nest building again. A couple hours later went out to play with the shepherd, and noticed fur in the bunny's nest that wasn't there at 6...