Rabbit Gestation Calculator
Calculate rabbit kindling due date and monitor doe pregnancy with 31-33 day gestation timeline
Calculate Rabbit Kindling Date
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Example Calculation
Typical Rabbit Gestation Example
Rabbit breed: New Zealand White
Mating date: January 15, 2025
Gestation period: 32 days (average for breed)
Expected kindling date: February 16, 2025
Palpation date: January 27, 2025 (day 12)
Nest box date: February 12, 2025 (day 28)
Expected litter: 6-8 kits (babies)
Calculation
Kindling Date = Mating Date + 32 days
Kindling Date = January 15 + 32 days
Kindling Date = February 16, 2025
Range: 28-35 days for this breed
Earliest Kindling: February 12, 2025 (28 days)
Latest Kindling: February 19, 2025 (35 days)
Signs of Rabbit Pregnancy
Behavioral Changes
Days 10-14
Increased aggression, territorial behavior
Weight Gain
Days 14-21
Noticeable weight increase
Nest Building
Days 24-30
Gathering materials, fur pulling
Kindling Preparation
Provide nest box 3-5 days before due date
Fill box with soft hay or straw
Increase doe's nutrition in late pregnancy
Ensure quiet, stress-free environment
Have emergency contact ready
Rabbit Breeding Facts
Breeding Frequency
Can mate again 72 hours after kindling
Labor Duration
Usually 10-30 minutes
Typical Litter
4-12 kits, average 6 babies
Understanding Rabbit Gestation & Breeding
Rabbit Gestation Period
Rabbit pregnancies typically last 31-33 days, varying by breed. Smaller breeds like Cottontails have shorter gestation periods (27-28 days), while larger breeds may carry for up to 35 days. Pregnancies exceeding the normal range often result in stillbirth.
What is Kindling?
- •Kindling is the process of a doe giving birth to kits
- •Labor is typically quick, lasting 10-30 minutes
- •Does usually give birth to 4-12 kits per litter
- •Ovulation is triggered by mating, not hormonal cycles
Breeding Information
Kindling Date = Mating Date + Gestation Days
- Sexual Maturity: 3.5-9 months (breed dependent)
- Fertility: Year-round, receptive 14/16 days
- Gestation Range: 27-35 days by breed
- Litter Size: 4-12 kits, average 6
Breeding Management
Does can become pregnant again 72 hours after kindling, potentially producing up to 12 litters per year. However, proper breeding management allows recovery time for the doe's health and proper kit care.
Important: Receptivity can be determined by vulva color - bright pink/red indicates receptivity, pale pink/white indicates non-receptivity.