Rabbit Gestation Calculator

Are you looking for a Rabbit Gestation Calculator and a guide that can help you with your rabbit pregnancy journey and make delivery easier? Here, you can accurately calculate the rabbit gestation period, along with a step-by-step timeline to keep you informed about the upcoming phases.

What are female, male, and baby rabbits called?

If you're new to rabbits and breeding, you may not know the terms used to refer them. A mature male rabbit is called a buck, and a mature female rabbit is called a doe. On the other hand, baby rabbits are commonly known as kits, which is a short term of kittens.

What is the Average Rabbit Pregnancy Period?

First, if you are an experienced breeder you may know the term gestation. If not, gestation refers to that period in which a female rabbit (doe) carries her baby rabbit (kit) before giving birth. However, the gestation period for a pregnant rabbit falls between 28 and 31 days. Factors that could affect the duration include age, breed and her overall health.

What signs does a female rabbit (doe) show when she is pregnant?

There are some signs a pregnant doe may show that can help you manage her care early on. The common signs are included:

• Increased Appetite: The female rabbit (doe) may eat more than usual to support her developing kits.
• Behavioral Changes: You may notice she sometimes becomes more aggressive and protective, and starts nesting more than before.
• Weight Gain and Nipple Enlargement: You may notice noticeable weight gain and that her nipples become enlarged.

How many babies do rabbits have at a time

Rabbits typically give birth to relatively large litters compared with many other small mammals. On average, a healthy doe can give birth to 4–12 kits per litter, depending on age, breed, health and nutrition.

A larger breed can give birth up to 12 or even more kits, but smaller breeds may have 3 to 5 kits per litter.

Rabbit Gestation Week-by-Week Timeline

Our calculator provides the estimated due date and a week-by-week timeline to help you monitor pregnancy progress.

Enter the breeding date in the calculator to see a week-by-week timeline and the estimated due date.

How to use the Rabbit Gestation Calculator

Our rabbit gestation calculator is designed to help breeders calculate pregnancy timeline milestones, covering all phases from breeding to delivery. Here is the step-by-step guide to using our calculator:

Inputs you need to fill:

• Breeding Date: ___________
• Rabbit Type: ______________

Here are the steps you need to follow:

• Breeding Date: Enter the exact date when the doe was bred.
• Rabbit Type: Select the rabbit breed/type, or choose ‘Average’ if you’re unsure.

Example Calculation:

Let's suppose a rabbit was bred on January 1, 2025:

• Breeding Date: January 1, 2025,
• Average Gestation Period: 30 days,
• Estimated delivery date of kits: January 31, 2025

This example shows one estimated due date. The calculator provides a full timeline to help with preparation, nutrition and veterinary planning.