Length of Gestation concern

[aussiegirl]

I'm concerned about one of my New Zealand Red does, she is currently on 35 days gestation (she has pulled fur and and I can feel babies, she is also a proven breeder). I had another rabbit several years ago that went to 37 day gestation by memory and delivered 1 very large 'DOA' fully furred kit. I'm worried the doe might have trouble or babies won't be alive.

 

[michaels4gardens]

It happens,
just make sure she has everything she needs, and hope for the best..
If she gets a fever, antibiotics with probiotics..

 

[aussiegirl]

Update. She had 1 single baby yesterday (day 37) and as expected the kit was a Very Large DOA and furred. At least mum is ok.

 

[hotzcatz]

Was the sire of this litter the same as the previous litter that was really late with one DOA?

 

[aussiegirl]

Hi Hotzcatz, no the previous litter with the DOA were completely different rabbits from a few years ago which were NZW x Flemish.