Lionhead rabbit nesting at day 11

by Maggie

My lionhead is only 11 days bred and is scratching at her cage and carrying hay around attempting to nest. Is it too early to put her nest box in or since she's nesting anyway. Would it be best to put it in?

****Karen Sez****
Nesting behavior in a 'bred' doe this early is frequently indicative of a false pregnancy. But not always.

The earliest I've put a nest box in a cage is day 21. This doesn't mean you shouldn't put a nest box in your lionhead's cage now. But if you do, you'll need to check it every couple days to ensure she isn't using it for a toilet, and to clean it out if she is.

Good luck, and God bless you.
K