Planning for Easter Bunny Babies 2015

Last year I was a novice rabbit breeder. While I hoped it would happen, it all ended up a bit haphazard with at least seven litters, four of them unplanned.

This year I am going to try and be more organised about it. I desperately want some Easter bunny babies so I worked out, if I put the male in with one of the females this week, it would be enough time for pregnancy and for them to grow.

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Sadly, Carrot, last year’s super daddy died but we have his replacement, Coconut, a pure white lop ready and waiting and I am going to put him with Clover, my first and favourite bunny.

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She was originally a lovely beige colour but, after her annual moult this year, her coat has darkened a bit. She is still beautiful to me though.

Unlike other creatures, rabbits don’t have seasons as such. The presence of a male is enough to make it possible for bunny babies to be made.

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Rabbits are pregnant for about a month and then feed their young for six to eight weeks. If you don’t remove the male from the female before she gives birth, the ruthless man-rabbit will mate her again as soon as she gives birth which, to humans seems terrible but to rabbits this is normal.

I do like to give my bunnies a rest though so Coconut will be coming out after about two weeks to give Clover a rest and ensure she is ready for birth.

So watch this space. I am really hoping for Easter bunny babies this year.

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