Breeding bunnys?

Question

my rabbit Tuilp had babys 5weeks ago and thery died to day! when can i breed her again?

Answer 1

Please don't breed her again. Get her spayed. You will have a happier, healthier bunny who will live alot longer.

There are so many bunnies dying in shelters, why would you want them to be put to sleep because you added more bunnies into this world?

Please do this because you care about other bunnies out there who don't have homes.

Why you should spay or neuter your rabbits:

-Rabbits are the 3rd most euthanized pets in the US

-Over 15 million adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits are killed in animal shelters in this country every year. Unwanted rabbits are often abandoned in fields, parks, or on city streets to fend for themselves where they suffer from starvation, sickness, and are easy prey to other animals or traffic accidents. Altered rabbits won't contribute to the problem of overpopulation.

-Altered rabbits tend to be healthier and live longer than unaltered rabbits. The risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, uterine, mammarian) for an unspayed female rabbit stands at 85%, but is virtually eliminated through spaying. Neutered males will also live longer, since they won't be tempted to fight with other animals (rabbits, cats, etc.) due to sexual aggression.

-Altered rabbits also make better companions. They are calmer, more affectionate, and steady once the undeniable urge to mate has been removed. Neutered rabbits are less prone to destructive and aggressive behavior after surgery. Unneutered male rabbits spray, and both males and females are much easier to litter train after they have been altered. This makes them much easier to live with!

-Rabbits are social animals and enjoy the company of other rabbits. But unless your rabbit is altered, he cannot have a friend, either of the opposite s*x or the same s*x, due to sexual and aggressive behaviors triggered by hormones. Altering expands the rabbit's social circle.

Some reasons for preventing your rabbit from breeding include:

-Rabbit overpopulation - there are far too many unwanted rabbits in shelters and rescues already

-It is impossible to find good homes for all the offspring (4 to 14 kits) in a litter

-Untimely death - most rabbits die before their first birthday due to ignorance and/or improper care(if your rabbits are outside, this could be a reason why your babies died)

-The rabbits are sold or given away, and ultimately wind up in the hands of people who will use them as dinner for themselves or their snakes

-Unspayed females have a better than 80% chance of developing uterine and/or ovarian cancer by the age of 3 years

Please rethink breeding. Be responsible. Do the right thing & fix your bunnies.

Edit: couldn't you tell them that there are many in shelters & they can get one from there. it's still very irresponsible to breed: pure bred or mixed. please do what's right.