Multiple pregnant does

[Billywiker]

Hello, I am new to being a member here but have been reading threads here for some time.

I have three does that live in one large cage, they are all three sisters. I went to breed two of them yesterday and got a little confused and put them all back together. Now I am not sure which are the ones I breed. If I put two nesting boxes in with them will they be okay or should I just split them all up now?

 

[Latestarter]

Greetings and welcome to BYH @Billywiker from NE TX! So glad you joined us. I don't know a whole lot about rabbits, but there are a bunch of folks here with loads of experience. Since you've been reading here for a while, I'm sure you already know there's a wealth of info, knowledge and experience shared in the multitude of threads. Continue to browse around and see what interesting stuff you can find. I'll tag a few of our resident experienced Rabbitteers and hopefully one or more of them will jump in with input for you. @promiseacres @Pastor Dave @rachels.haven @Bunnylady @Sundragons @DutchBunny03 @Baymule @samssimonsays & I'm sure there are quite a few others I can't recall offhand. By all means post away when the desire strikes you, especially if you have questions (provide as much detail/info as possible and pictures truly help)... With all the great folks here, generally someone will respond in no time at all. Please make yourself at home!

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[promiseacres]

I personally would separate them before the kits come. But my show rabbits and breeders are kept separate at maturity.
You can search the forum about raising rabbits in colonies. It takes adequate room and knowing you'll lose kits to raise them that way imo.
I do have a "retired" group in my old chicken group. But bringing them in this week because no good way to keep them watered this winter.

 

[Baymule]

Separate them into their own cages. Don't put a nest box in until a few days before they are due. You could wait a couple of weeks and take each doe to the buck to see which one is receptive.

 

[rachels.haven]

Yep. Sounds like they all need separate cages and nest boxes when the time comes. I'm glad no does attacked the bred does as they were put back in the cage with the buck's scent on them.
Happy kindling.

 

[Latestarter]

If you're willing, please share a few pics of your does... We all love pictures, especially cute and cuddly creatures, and rabbits fit that description for the most part.