Part 2: Rabbit pregnancy & birth - nest boxes, kindling, and handling kits

In Part One of my rabbit breeding series, we discussed how to tell the difference between bucks and does as well as how to breed rabbits. In Part Two, we’ll go over the pregnancy of the doe and the birth (or “kindling”) of her kits, as well as a couple other helpful tidbits of information.
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[@victoriaanneka705]

Just got two males. I already had two females. Instantly this morning one male bred to both females. They are all going to be housed separately. Watching your videos is so insanely helpful. I knew nothing about breeding rabbits before this.

[@BMiss1217]

my bunny just gave birth and i am attending youtube University in hopes of pointers so thanks so much for all the info!!!! after seeing this i now know why my bunny kept digging on her litter pan!! it was driving me insane and sure enough that's where she delivered!!!

[@RegentDeMarquis005]

Right.

[@QasimAli-qg4yt]

Tbh your channel deserves more. After watching your videos i adopted a Holland lop rabbit

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Aww that’s so cool! 😊 thank you!

[@BreeLeigh-li8wf]

@@TealStoneHomesteadI am so worried, but after finally coming across your channel I feel like maybe my rabbit won’t die or her bunnies. I have only ever had 1 rabbit at a time as a pet. I bought 2 so they could keep each other company, but was lied to about them being the same sex. There’s so many questions I have and no time. I found her “nesting and filling her hair” today and learned she must be pregnant. If there is anyway you would or could reach out to me hopefully in time , I’d really appreciate it

[@savannamiller44]

I really love your rabbitry and set up. As someone who runs a rabbitry and has a “barn” set up for it and what not, I always like seeing other people’s areas. It’s always nice to see a CLEAN organized space. Not just thrown together. (No offense to those People but clean is better) Love it. Very inspo worthy🥰

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I totally agree! I’m a total perfectionist. To me my hutch is “messy” right now 😂 but it’s winter. It’s hard to make it perfect during these months haha 😊

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[@farayolaolatunde8461]

This is absolutely educating….. My doe had a trio this morning, so I needed just this. Thank you 🙏

[@TealStoneHomestead]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@wilsonvillaflores830]

Good jobs po 🙏👏

[@Finnxonpawzzz-000]

How are the babies!!?

[@orlandoorozco2592]

​@@TealStoneHomestead he'llo I am new on rabbits, just get male & female 1 ago, so this will help me a lot, thank you

[@dianemoses8450]

My Rabbit had her first litter(with us, she is a rescue) 12 babies, one of which was still born and one looked crushed. She had them while I was away. I came home the next day and she was So proud of her babies. She was always great with us picking them up and now (week 7) she wants to be out of her playpen as much as possible. The has a good size area, about 6 x 12 with a couple upper levels so she can get away from them but now they are taking over the upper levels. 😂

[@melissaspake7727]

Yes! I got my first doe bred. The previous owner said she was due 3/5.. no hair pulling no babies. I had pretty much given up and was planning to remove her nest box 3/11.. I go out that morning and it’s full of hair.. she had 5 kits after noon that day. Sooo glad I didn’t pull the box out earlier. But other than being super grumpy there was no evidence she was bred.. so she pulled all that hair between my last check at 8pm the night before and 8am the next morning.

[@that1cat_person744]

This was a huge help. Orginally I got 2 bunnies, who they said were both girls, and then out popped 2 babies! One passed away, and the mother also passed, so I was left with 2 males. I then rescued 2 more bunnies who were supposed to be males from an abusive home. Now the doe of the pair is pregnant (The other doe is infertile). I now have 4 bunnies, one is 28 days pregnant. This is a huge help! Thank you!

[@Mochadabunny]

I know this is an old video but I got to say this was so helpful My holland lop female just gave birth and this video and part 1 really helped me what to do tysm!❤

[@marcusgriffith6014]

You have a beautiful personality. It seems that you are born to do this job caring for rabbits.

[@carolingelderman7947]

Cardboard also makes a good wind stopper. Love how your dog gets along so well with the bunnies!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

My German shepherd mix loves them! 🥰

[@ericaman5393]

Love your silver foxes! Getting my first silver fox doe tomorrow and super excited for the addition to my rabbitry!

[@MoJoy85]

Congrats to the Mamas! How beautiful to see 💜 makes my heart soooo happy!! Another fantastic and informative video! Thank you Tiffany!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!! ❤️☺️

[@Mandy302]

So much good advice!! Your baby bunnies are so cute, and I just love how the blue ones look like they glow! Absolutely beautiful!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ the blues are so beautiful! 🥰

[@beckymcfadden1154]

Thank you for making your videos! My son loves rabbits and has his own now. We have learned so much from you! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😊

[@juliamartin9047]

I agree leave them alone and let nature do it when they are giving birth. As you don’t want to cause extra stress on the animals or babies than what is needed. Thank you very much for the education I learned from your video. I appreciate your time in making this. God bless you and your homestead greatly.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@texasmimi3019]

My doe had her first litter five days ago! This is a great video, chock full of of information. So glad I found you!

[@jiggyjongles]

I really like peg board in the bottom of a nest box just like hers. Leave the hardware cloth just a little loose and not stampled down at the back. Slide a cut to size piece of peg board in. Can slide out and leave it in the sun between litters it cleans right off

[@maryjanepeters293]

Such great advice - I love how well you look out for them.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you!

[@journeytohomestead6188]

I love your videos, beautifully done and very straightforward. I appreciate all the advice you share! The babies are adorable!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! Yes they are 🥰

[@crossedarrowshomeschoolaca3887]

Oh my goodness! That's so many! My kids are watching this with me and we totally can't wait to be to this point!

[@carriekimble2994]

I have been watching a lot of your videos recently and subscribed tonight. I just got started in rabbits and I have already learned a ton from u ty!

[@andreipineda2899]

I really love your rabbitry maam and I like your set up to their cage and the "divider" or where the cage pits its so very nice thank you maam from Philippines

[@jessicalong9206]

I am sitting here listening to you and all I can think is how GREAT YOUR EYELINER LOOKS! Love this video and the information too. 😊

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! I have trichotillomania and the eyeliner makes me feel a little more confident 😊

[@justinetull572]

Loved the video!! Those babies look so perfect - congratulations!! Tell both momma's how great they did! :)

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊

[@jamesholbrook7785]

Excellent video. The babies are adorable. Information is spot on. 👍🏾

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sunsetbellydance2622]

Thanks for making this video. Really helps people like us who have never had bunnies before. We didn't know our girl was pregnant and we woke up to babies dead on the floor of the cage- (we thought she was too young to breed and she was around a male). We hadn't provided a nest box and we think maybe they were trampled because it was not cold in there at all. Also they are angora but we had just shaved her that night! So it was just a bad series of events. Anyway... armed with some knowlege now I think we will be ready. I hope she will use the nest box. We are nervous but I feel like you covered everything. I will leave her alone, the only thing I plan to do is place the babies in the nest box IF she doesn't make a nest or has them on the floor of the cage. Anyway... thank you so much for the video. I'm watching it several times!

[@stephenacarlson]

How exciting to learn from you information you give to people

[@FoodwithViktor]

Thanks so much for this video series, so much good info for a new rabbit owner!

[@shelleyparent4729]

Hi Tiffany, I just found your utube channel. You are a great teacher. The information is very valuable. I do not have experience with bunnies but have the desire to have a rabbitry. Thank you so much. I have subscribed to your channel. I am looking forward to new videos & view your older ones as well. Thank you!

[@aynbrockman2308]

Great video. Thanks for the info. My silver fox had 12 kits on Tuesday.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Congratulations! 😊

[@ChandraPivo]

That was fantastic and I know this was a few weeks ago but still want to say congratulations on all those beautiful babies! Mine just had 2 three days ago and they are doing great!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much and congratulations! ❤️

[@charlesdang2557]

Awesome content. Your videos have such high production value. Wonderfully edited. You show a lot of finer points that are only spoken of and not filmed by other content producers.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! That is my aim ❤️

[@angparks5424]

Thank you for all information. I can’t wait until part 3. I got 2 girls that I’m Fostering possible pregnancy so your info will help me know what to watch for. 🐰💓💓

[@TOMMYBITESTV]

This is so great, they look so healthy. I can't wait til I can get my first trio

[@juliamartin9047]

Yes these Rabbits look wonderful and healthy, well cared for.

[@WillowEverlong-gl1sr]

This is so helpful!! Thanks for all the information 🐰

[@yaliamita3063]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@YooperCountry]

Yes. Palpating is very difficult! And my does often dont eat their pellets a few days before they give birth. I had two does give birth almost the same day as yours. Just one blue out of 18 babies! I have chocolates and chocolate carriers I just acquired. Cant wait until I have some great colors! As always thanks for the great video and being an inspiration!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! I have some people asking me why I’m so excited about blues and chocolates when you can’t show them. I just love having some color here! ❤️ they’re so gorgeous 😊 good luck with your new babes! 😊

[@benwatkins2441]

Thank you so much! these videos have REALLY helped us!

[@Zrock1986]

What a comforting voice, and beautiful, informative video. Thank you. 😊 I just got a female albino bunny at work, 7 days ago. I've been doing all the research that I can, so that I can take the best care of her. So this video really helped to educate me, along with others that I've watched here on KZbin, since having Genesis. I've been feeding her a half a cup of fresh organic, baby spinach, a quarter size of organic, shredded, carrots, ( 🥕once so far), 3 organic blueberries, (twice so far), with a half a cup pellet, Timothy hay mix on top, water, and I've given her 3 Nickel shaped, and sized carrots flavored bunny treats once. I did bathe her once, I was unaware that I didn't need to at the time. I found out later from some KZbin videos, how clean bunny's are! She was free roaming in my room, but two days ago my mother said she couldn't remain in the house, ( because of the poop), so she's been inside of a carry soft cage, inside of the garage. I'm worried, because I live in Southern CA, in a desert, and it's been very windy, and cold, especially at night, it's between 34-42 degrees. I'm thinking about maybe returning her to the family that gave her to me. I suffer from sle lupus, and severe ocd, so she was really bringing joy into my life, and helping me with major depression, anxiety, negative thinking, and stress. I was actually feeling happiness, and joy! I don't want to be selfish though, and have her suffer living in a cold dark at night garage, when she could go back to a loving environment with freedom, and tons of other rabbits, and bunnies. ( the people who gave her to my sister and I, breed their rabbits frequently, and they free roam in the backyard, and house).I really appreciate your knowledge on rabbits/ bunny's. And I thank you very much for sharing with us. Any advice you could give me, I'd really appreciate it. I did subscribe to your channel, and thank you again very much! Have a beautiful morning. 😍 🐰🐇 💘 ☮

[@Alexis_9339]

Wonderful video as usual. Nice that you got some blues, although those can’t really win in shows, if I understand it correctly. I still think they are just beautiful. Also thanks for the nest box dimensions on the blog, our cages are arriving in the next 2 weeks and I’m planning to build them so that’s a great help to make sure I don’t go too big or small.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Blues can’t show, but chocolates might be able to by the end of the year! 😊 I’m just so excited to bring some color into my herd ❤️ and you’re welcome!

[@Alexis_9339]

@@TealStoneHomestead Yes, very exciting! If you plan to sell some of the blues, I would love a blue doe as part of the Trio I’m hoping to buy!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

@@Alexis_9339 I believe you are #2 on my list, so expect an email in March 😉

[@funsponge1238]

They're so cute!

[@ronaldshamwarira7283]

I love your presentation thank you

[@galeh3232]

I'm so glad about being able to touch them! I had my first litter a couple days ago and when I look under the fur to check for dead ones I'm always anxious about touching them. This is great advice

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Good luck to you! 😊

[@cloedythemedium]

You can touch them as your smell is all around whatever it's inside or outside and when the doe knows you aldready and your smell, I had 3 litters and just got number 4 yesterday which didn't much expect since wanted to stop having litter but here we go again and she got 7. 😍🥰

[@aylex1974]

Such a beautiful, cute little babies bunnies😘😘😘

[@zoepeverley7708]

Thanks, very helpful for my first litter of rabbits is coming soon.

[@ziahperry]

This is so cute of those cute baby rabbits 🥰😻🥰😻 bless yall 🥰😍☺️😍

[@pheladieulaine9644]

My Doe just gave birth today n. It's my first time experience.. So. This video is helpful n I'll follow the instructions thank u

[@jeanettejensen370]

Thank you for the great information! I shared your KZbin video in an Angora Rabbit group. 👍 your videos have been SO HELPFUL for me as a new rabbit owner. I have 5 now (3 English Angoras and 2 Germans) and hope to breed them in the fall. They’re just babies. ❤️

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Angoras are BEAUTIFUL! I commend people willing to take on that breed, they’re a lot of work but they’re such useful rabbits. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

[@divinekanno8415]

Good morning Madam, I'm an upcoming farmer. Please how can I get Angorans. We don't have it in Nigeria. It would mean so much

[@acec55]

nice video! I really enjoyed it

[@pixiedustboutiqueofminneso6723]

You’re a good bunny mommy ❤️❤️❤️

[@waynebeebe5745]

Thank you for the video, very interesting and cute rabbits.

[@rubyrivera3031]

I appreciate your videos!!

[@dennisb6220]

Great video, very informative.

[@papacraigg]

Thank you so much for your videos. You have taught me alot.

[@robertallen3133]

Love your videos !

[@pirateotter]

My harli rex just had 8 on Tuesday, and your videos have helped. Also have helped educate my family who think the kits are going to freeze down here in FL lol.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Florida, haha 😂

[@KE-hr4sb]

I'm so excited for this video! It's my dream to get back into raising rabbits one day, and I'm learning a lot from you! We had rabbits when I was a kid, but we never intentionally breed them. Mine got bred once when the male in the connected cage chewed through the divider to get to her lol.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Hope you can get into rabbits soon! They are seriously so much fun ❤️ I’m glad to be helpful to you 😊

[@KE-hr4sb]

@@TealStoneHomestead Thank you! I definitely miss it, so it's awesome to be able to live vicariously through your videos (no pressure lol! Just meant I'm enjoying them). :)

[@LifeonHeltonCreekFarm]

Thank you for sharing! I learned so much!!!

[@MaryGatdula]

Very informative video as always! Congratulations on the new bunnies. They are adorable and looking nice and plump. LOL

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! So far so good! 😊

[@endyplayz8906]

Thanks for making this video

[@johnveeraragoo5852]

Awes your bunny's are so so so cute aww

[@jenonhonor322]

I love all your bunnies and the babies are cute

[@user-bp1rf9zq7v]

Thanks for that information it helped me

[@LivVvVvvvvVvvVvvvvvVvvv]

I have two female sisters as a bonded pair and I rescued another from becoming someone's dinner and I was told it was female. Turns out it was a male and one of my does gave birth to 7+ babies. I found 2 dead on the floor and one dead missing half it's body. I found her wonderful nest and there's squirmy little babies in there.

[@GeorginasJourney]

Hope the surviving babies are okay

[@MFCBermondsey]

Hi Tiffany. Greetings from Central London

[@burnt_0range319]

This is very educational! Thank you. My Mini Rex, Jessie should be kindling any day now. This will be my first litter of babies.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

So glad it was helpful! Good luck to you and Jessie 😊

[@burnt_0range319]

@@TealStoneHomestead Thank you so much!

[@allthingsmaloney5634]

my rabbit just had babies yesterday!!! wooohhooo thanks again for your advice :)

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Yay!! Good luck!! 😊

[@brodystone]

I really enjoy your videos, I subbed a while ago.

[@gautham773]

I really luv your Rabbit setup... M also having 3units of rabbit .... It's really cool

[@MARIAMARTINEZ-nw8jz]

You did great job

[@faithbuller4086]

I love the two pieces of wood in front of the nest box for the babies to get back in.

[@michaelmello9510]

Great job

[@cookytherabbit]

It's so informative

[@janelowe4128]

Very informative thank you

[@janelleollivierre2273]

Greeting from Trinidad love ur videos in the Caribbean it is rainy and sunny so my doe and buck are always happy Wish I could get a pair of ur silverfox kits but the shipping is VERYYYYYY cost so I jus love watching them here lol

[@CorseAir]

Love This!! My Mini Rex Lucy just had Seven babies yesterday and I just realized how small they are! They are much smaller than the silver foxes!!

[@shadoweclipse9092]

Thank you this helped me a lot my doe gave birth to Trios 1 white 1 grayish white 1 black white God Bless you

[@VideoconferencingUSA]

Nice job!

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Enjoying you and I must you're very helpful mcwa🤗

[@TACLife]

Love the setup as always! During winter you can slide cardboard under the nesting box between the bottom of the hutch and box.. would achieve the same goal for insulation and should make it a lot easier to remove without disturbing the babies and nest so much. Just an idea! Thanks for the videos!!!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

It’s a good idea in theory! I might try to jimmy-rig something in the future. The problem is my does, who like to pull the cardboard out from under and fling it around 🤦‍♀️😂

[@TACLife]

@@TealStoneHomestead Ah! Makes perfect sense! Those silly mommas! Thanks for all the great videos and insight! Your channel is great and helps a ton of people out I'm sure, it's helped me out in my rabbit plans that's for sure.

[@TealStoneHomestead]

@@TACLife thank you so much! ❤️😊

[@chloe_official9]

Very helpful!

[@melodyniday9036]

Oh what a fantastic idea with the nesting box having that "scraper" piece on the front! I need to build some like that, especially after this morning! We unfortunately lost a 7 day old kit this morning. I found the little one frozen on the wire next to the front of the box. ='( They've been moving up to the front of the box the last couple of days. Your design is also good for when they get to popping all over the place, especially when mom comes close to the box. Lol

[@TealStoneHomestead]

Absolutely! I’m so sorry about the baby that you lost 😢 my does also like to lean on the lip of the nest box to check on their babies 🥰

[@therabbitswhisper]

they say you learn something new everyday...i feel smarter :)

[@goldierocks.]

Excellent! Thank you

[@nakib90]

thanks for ur information

[@Valchrist1313]

I'd consider a seed warming mat for the babies. No chance of overheating them, but a nice baseline warmth to stop them from freezing in a cold-spike.

[@chelsiependleton8016]

I use the cardboard in the nest box too, but my does won't leave it in when I line it on the inside. So I've been stapling the cardboard to the bottom instead and it works so much better and it's still easy to remove.

[@olusolafayokun]

I love your Bunnies Cage. ❤️

[@IsaSuerte]

Nice your video is big help

[@lizetteknoerr9308]

❤so Cute My Bunny. Still has babies in her tummy I want them already out but they’re still in her tummy II love your video itIs so cute

[@jennasosa7740]

Your videos are very well made and I love that your herd is multi-purpose. I'm looking into getting rabbits since we live in 0.33 acres. Would love more videos about raising them for meat (when you separate bucks from does at 8 weeks where do you put them all? Or do you cull them) or how you keep pedigree/breeding records.

[@tinatina4789]

A meat???? You plan to give them love a d affection and then slaughtered them and eat??? That's one part of it...another those animals are not clean for a human to eat... They eat own excriments hence are not healthy to consume. But do what you want after all this sentence is Alistair Crowley's only law to follow ! Make sure you will rip consequences in diseases. Enjoy!

[@matthewjoshuaadeyeye7486]

You are doing great,

[@sherizazzetti1824]

Glad I found you channels my rabbit had babies 2 and they was deadl I don't know why so I need to remove her from the boy or something I don't know so I watch you to find out what to do

[@tanyaroberson9629]

I always cut about six pieces of cardboard and replace with clean when they get up to around 6 days because it gets wet. Getting the nest box right is so important.

[@48210]

lovely!!!

[@outofworkbum]

Love it!

[@PlaytimewithG7]

Thanks for the stuff because me and someone else have rabbits and we thought to give the birth but we need to seperate

[@ceschias3733]

Thanks for the rabbit info, really helpful, but your eyes are extremely beautiful. Hello from Antigua Guatemala from OsoYolo.

[@sierracamron4609]

I just had an accidental litter. Only thing I did was move my other female from the hutch since they shared it. So hopefully it help. Love the video

[@jenniferdazley4447]

I have 2 pregnant does at 27 days that bunk together, when did you separate your pair and did it stress them out more to be apart from each other? I have read that if they're both pregnant you can keep them together, but I'm not sure how that will go. Have you tried it?