PROCESS OF MATING IN RABBIT

In rabbit production, mating times are determined by the female’s estrous cycle or ovulation cycle, when she is considered to be in heat. Rabbit does are somewhat unusual in their ovulation: It doesn’t occur until after they have mated. For this reason, sexually mature female rabbits are considered to basically be permanently in estrus and ready to mate.

COMMON DISEASES AFFECTING RABBITS

For mating to be successful, these processes should be observed;

Mating in rabbit

The Doe
• Always take the does to the buck for mating. If a buck is put in the doe’s cage, she may fight him to protect her home.
• Early morning and in the cool part of the evening are the best times for mating. If the doe is on heat, she will raise her tail and let the buck mate her. After mating, he will fall off.
• The buck and doe should be watched to make sure that mating takes place, and the doe then returned to her hutch. They should not be left together, even if mating does not at first occur. It is better to return the doe to her hutch and to bring her back again to the buck later. If the doe refuses to let the buck mate her, it is possible that she is not on heat. Wait 3 to 4 days, then take her to the buck again. If the doe persistently refuses to allow the buck to mount her, she can be restrained as the hand supports her weight and raises her rear quarters to a convenient height for the buck. By placing the thumb and forefinger on either side of the vulva and pushing the skin gently backwards, the doe is induced to raise her tail which allows the buck to mate.

WHAT YOU MUST NOT DENY YOUR RABBITS
The Buck

Bucks should not be over-used; neither should they be under-used. Either could result in infertility. A young buck should perform one or two matings per week. A mature buck may be used up to six times a week, but not more than twice in the same day.
A TERRIBLE CONDITION IN RABBIT

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