Can you keep two female rabbits together if one is pregnant?

Two females living together, and one gives birth
If they have lived together for some time and are strongly bonded together there shouldn't be much friction between them even with the arrival of a litter. This is especially true if they have lots of room to get away from each other if they wish to.
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Do you have to separate female rabbits when pregnant?

To prevent your rabbit from getting pregnant again, separate the male and female immediately after the female's given birth, but make sure they can still see and smell each other to help maintain their bond.
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Can you keep two female rabbits together if both are pregnant?

It's possible to keep two pregnant rabbits together, as long as you have enough space. However, mothers should bond with one another before they become pregnant.
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Will female rabbits eat other rabbits babies?

After giving birth, she's likely to eat the placenta, but could eat a baby in error. Remove the kits if there are early warning signs. Unlike hares, rabbits don't eat meat. They're not carnivorous animals, so they'll very rarely eat their young by choice.
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Can a female rabbit live with another female?

Yes, two female rabbits can live together if they're bonded properly and watched closely in the beginning. No rabbit should have to live alone, as they are very social creatures. Whether it's a male and female or two females, rabbits need socialization to be happy.
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Can rabbits from different litters live together?

Rabbits are very territorial and competition for resources may cause tension so make sure they have one each of everything – litter tray, food bowl etc. When they are happy to groom each other and lie together then they can be left alone together safely. This whole process could take two hours or two months!
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Can you introduce a baby rabbit to an older rabbit?

Take It Slowly

Don't just stick a baby rabbit into the older bunny's cage and hope for the best. That's a recipe for disaster. Introduce the two animals on neutral territory -- not placing either into the cage of the other one. Start by putting each in a cage and placing them side by side.
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What do you do if your rabbit is pregnant?

After checking on the babies, try to leave the nest alone for the first few days – disturbing a mother rabbit can cause her distress, and she may stop feeding her young. If you have any concerns, contact your vet.
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Will a mother rabbit reject her babies if you touch them?

If you touch a baby rabbit, its mother will not usually abandon it. Rabbits are excellent moms. All they want is their baby back. If you feel the nest is in a spot where you can't possibly leave the babies until they're big enough to leave on their own, contact a wildlife rehabilitator for advice.
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How do you know when a rabbit is pregnant?

How do I tell if my rabbit is pregnant?
  1. Weight gain is not usually noticed, if at all, until towards the end of pregnancy.
  2. A more rounded belly appearance may be seen.
  3. Pulling fur from the abdomen, sides and dewlap to line the nest can be seen a few hours before giving birth.
  4. Mood swings and not wanting to be held.
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Can a rabbit get pregnant while pregnant?

Getting pregnant while already pregnant is called superfoetation. It's been reported in mammals, including mice and rabbits, and there have been a handful of possible cases in humans.
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Do rabbits bury their babies?

Wild rabbits bury their babies in shallow nests to protect them while they're too young to fend for themselves. If you're lucky enough to find baby rabbits buried in your yard, leave them alone and let their mom rear them undisturbed.
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Can mom rabbits smell their babies?

Mother rabbits do not care how their babies smell and will continue to care for them, even if they were handled. It is very difficult to hand raise wild rabbits. Less than 10 percent of orphaned rabbits will survive hand raising.
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Can a rabbit get pregnant at 3 months old?

A small breed rabbit female can get pregnant at 4-5 months, and a male rabbit is ready to breed at 6 months. A medium-size female is ready to breed at 5-6 months and a medium buck at 7 months.
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What age can a baby rabbit get pregnant?

A small breed rabbit can get pregnant at 4 to 5 months, whereas a male bunny reaches its sexual maturity at 5 to 6 months. Medium breed female rabbits can get pregnant at age 5 to 6 months whereas a medium-sized male bunny reaches sexual maturity around 7 months.
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Can a brother and sister rabbits live together?

Pet rabbits need at least one bunny bestie to live with but they'll be even happier in larger groups. It's easiest to adopt rabbits that are already bonded - brothers and sisters from the same litter will be really happy to live together, so long as they've been neutered (or you get them done when they're old enough).
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Can you put 2 rabbits in the same carrier?

If one of your rabbits needs a vet then take them both in the same carrier. They will stick together for comfort. Some people advise to take rabbits in a carrier in the car as a method of pairing them together.
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Why do mother rabbits hump their babies?

Female rabbits hump each other as a means of asserting social dominance. The Italian Journal of Zoology recorded such behavior between two female rabbits in a colony that already had a hierarchy in place. This is a common behavior post-reaching sexual maturity. It is a means of asserting dominance without fighting.
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Do female rabbits fight?

Female rabbits that aren't neutered are more likely to fight with other female rabbits as well as with males. However, a fight between two males who aren't neutered is more likely to turn deadly than other types of fights.
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How big should a rabbit cage be for 2 rabbits?

Your rabbits' enclosure should be as large as possible but the minimum size for a rabbit enclosure for two rabbits should be 3m (length) x 1.5m (width) x 1m (height) as recommended by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund. You can also use ramps to allow climbing, exploration and play behaviour.
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Can two rabbits share a cage?

Because rabbits are social creatures, they will bond with the individual that they are in contact with the most; this can be either a human or a rabbit. In other words, if you plan to have your rabbit as a companion, you may only want to have one rabbit in a cage.
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What should I do after my rabbit has given birth?

Your main focus should be to make sure that the litter and the mother are safe, comfortable, and healthy. Let the mother take care of her babies herself and just make sure she has everything she needs. It's best to separate the mother and father. This allows the female to concentrate on making a nest.
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