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My rabbit is pregnant! What should I do with the male and babies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi there I definitely think my rabbit is pregnant as she is showing bad behaviours of biting and running away. If she does have her babies what should I do? She is currently living with the male. Do I separate him immediately once she’s had the babies? What can I do for the babies. If you have any advice on what to do please let me know. Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2020

I suggest you separate the male and female now and continue to keep them separated as she can get pregnant again hours after giving birth. Consider having at least one of them (either your male or the female) fixed to prevent more litters otherwise you will need to keep them permanently separated. You will also have to separate the babies out when they are born as females can get pregnant as early as 12 weeks of age and the sons will breed with their mother and sisters (not a good idea). https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/a-guide-to-rabbit-pregnancy/ https://www.thesprucepets.com/pregnancy-in-rabbits-4171961

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    I suggest you separate the male and female now and continue to keep them separated as she can get pregnant again hours after giving birth. Consider having at least one of them (either your male or the female) fixed to prevent more litters otherwise you will need to keep them permanently separated. You will also have to separate the babies out when they are born as females can get pregnant as early as 12 weeks of age and the sons will breed with their mother and sisters (not a good idea). https://www.petplan.co.uk/pet-information/blog/a-guide-to-rabbit-pregnancy/ https://www.thesprucepets.com/pregnancy-in-rabbits-4171961

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