What does a rabbit look like when it's about to give birth?
In the past 10 days, discussions about pet rabbits have continued to rise across the Internet, and popular science content about rabbit pregnancy and birth has attracted much attention. This article will combine recent hot topics to analyze in detail the performance, precautions and related data of rabbits before giving birth to help rabbit owners better cope with this special period.
1. Typical manifestations of rabbits before giving birth
According to live science popularization by animal medicine experts and discussions on rabbit breeding forums in the past 10 days, the following obvious signs will appear before rabbits give birth:
| Time node | behavioral characteristics | Physiological changes |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 days before delivery | Frequent eating grass to make a nest | Nipples are obviously enlarged |
| 24 hours before delivery | Refusal to eat, restless | Significant sagging of the abdomen |
| 2-3 hours before delivery | Groom belly hair frequently | swelling of the vulva |
2. Precautions for raising rabbits that are hotly discussed on the Internet
Combining the topic #petRabbit on Douyin (120 million views in the past 7 days) and the Little Red Book Rabbit Raising Guide (with over 80,000 collections), newbies need to pay special attention to:
| Things to note | Wrong approach | Correct advice |
|---|---|---|
| Preparing the farrowing box | Use cotton padding | Choose hay or wood chips |
| Diet management | Keep feeding vegetables | Increase the proportion of alfalfa |
| Environmental requirements | Check the doe frequently | Keep quiet and dark environment |
3. Analysis of the whole process of rabbit production
Weibo pet V @RabbitDr. recorded the delivery process in detail during a live broadcast on June 15:
1.water breaking stage: The female rabbit will tremble briefly, and human interference should be avoided at this time. According to statistics, 85% of female rabbits choose to give birth in the early morning.
2.childbirth process: The interval between each pup is about 10-30 minutes, and the normal birth process is about 2-4 hours. A video shot by Bilibili up owner "Rabbit Diary" shows that a healthy female rabbit can independently complete actions such as biting off the umbilical cord and cleaning the fetal membranes.
3.postpartum care: Zhihu hot post (68,000 likes) emphasizes that adequate drinking water needs to be provided after childbirth, and the water temperature should be maintained at 25-30°C. Female rabbits need to consume 3% of their body weight in high-quality forage every day.
4. Analysis of network-wide attention data
According to Baidu Index statistics in the past 10 days, the search volume related to "rabbit production" increased by 320%, and the main population distribution is as follows:
| age group | Proportion | focus |
|---|---|---|
| 18-24 years old | 42% | Prenatal sign recognition |
| 25-30 years old | 35% | Postpartum care methods |
| 31-40 years old | 18% | Baby rabbit survival rate |
| Over 40 years old | 5% | Breeding considerations |
5. Special reminder from experts
Warning data released in June by the Rabbit Industry Branch of the China Animal Husbandry Association shows:
1. About 15% of primiparous female rabbits will eat babies, which is directly related to calcium deficiency (blood calcium <2.1mmol/L).
2. Douyin pet doctor "Mengzhao" suggests that supplementing vitamin E (50IU daily) starting one week before delivery can effectively reduce the stillbirth rate.
3. Statistics from the WeChat mini-program "Rabbit Butler" found that the survival rate of baby rabbits increased by 27% in delivery rooms where the ambient humidity was maintained at 50-60%.
Through the above structured data and analysis, we hope to help rabbit owners scientifically cope with the birth period of their beloved rabbits. Remember to bookmark this article for quick reference in case of emergency!
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