Overdue Doe

I did not want to say anything yet but I have lost two does due to uterin torsion. Somehow the tubes got twisted and the kits could not get out. I did necropsy on both. They were unrelated does..
In my buns case there was a bit of blood as she had strained here and there.
I hope your bun comes out okay.
 
No kits yet. Is it possible that her body could have mummified them? I'm thinking that's what happened. Can I breed her again if she still has the mummified kits in her? :idunno
 
Can you give rabbits lutalyse or a similar drug? In goats it would cause them to abort or deliver the fetus. I would think that you would want to get those kits out of her to make room for new ones. But that is just me guessing and I am following this thread to see what eventually happens.
 
Rabbits with mummified kits are usually infertile, at least on the side where the mummy is - or so they say. I have had a couple of does that gave birth to a mummy along with normal, healthy kits, so obviously, complete infertility isn't always the case.
 
If they are in fact mummified, she may be able to breed and then deliver the mummy/mummies along with the others.:\ If having her seen by a vet is in any way a possibility, I think I would, though. I know it's expensive, but if something else is going on you may be risking your does life.:( It's a high price to pay for peace of mind, but it may be the best thing. Believe me, I understand not having the $$$ to go to a vet, we live on a shoestring, but I'm sure I wouldn't want to risk a good does life. Sorry I'm no help!:idunno
 
I do know that rabbits have two uterine horns just like a goat and that would be why she could still have kits when she has mummies. The kits would be in the other horn and then hopefully they all get delivered at the same time. It has been 33 years since I have owned rabbits. WOW...memories.

I am so thankful to have my vet also be my friend so I can just ask questions and get her help as needed. I think I need to send her a nice Christmas present.

I would just try to breed her again if you can't get her to a vet or get the lute.
 
I agree with the vet option . .. but be warned ,with my one doe I brought her in and They told me that does have false pregnancies all the time. With my particular doe, however, she had been in labor and pushing for 2 days. She had some blood as well but no babies. Demanded an x ray and surprise! She was in fact pregnant. They gave her oxy and still nothing. They told me we'd have to put her down. Other breeders told me to watch for infection and if she got one them she would have to be. She ended up passing g them about 3 weeks later decomposed and in pieces but was fine. It can be a very nasty thing raising rabbits. Very rewarding but ugly at times.
 
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