Rabbit Breeding; I need help!

[John Gusmano]

Fellas, I just put my doe with my buck. This is my first attempt at breeding. It was like they started fighting instantly. I freaked out and yanked the female out if his cage.

Is this normal? She was instantly going underneath him, I was afraid she was trying to castrate him....

What can I do? Should I tray again today, or wait???

[SkFarm25]

Hey John, Ive never had mine full on fighting. One of my does is a little more testy and will put up a bit of a fight before she lets the buck breed her. The most Ive seen is growling and scratching but that's pretty much all. If the fur starts to fly it might be good to separate. Also Ive heard of "helping" where you sort of hold the doe still for him, but I have no experience there. Keep trying untill you witness it, then you know. Might take a little time for them to warm up to each other. Good luck!

[John Gusmano]

Fur was flying, I hope it's just going to take a little time for her to warm up to him....

[ninedeer]

most of the time when the doe rejects the buck its cause she is already bred,that is one way to tell if she did get bred the first time.I have 4 week old baby bunnies right now.will put the doe back in with the buck soon to get her bred back.
If they are fight that hard I;d watch them pretty close.

[bk]

When we used to raise rabbits on the home place, I remember our experience was the same as ninedeers's solid advice.  Just want to second his great suggestions. 

Remember having a doe go after the buck in a bad way once.  Dad and I got them separated ASAP - preserving the investment one could say.  I also invested in a good pair of welders gloves after getting pretty scratched up on that experience.

Good luck with the journey, John.

[farmertrappe]

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