Godiva, my checkered giant, finally had her babies today.
Of the three of my big rabbits, Godiva is the one that I've worried about the least. She's had babies before, and is a very laid back rabbit. Not terribly friendly, but not aggressive or anything like that.
She's been trying to nest since day 26, and so she got her nest box a bit early on day 27. After two days of taking out hay, putting it back in and generally rearranging things to her liking, she just ignored it.
Day 32 arrived today, and I went out this morning to check on things as always. She seemed fine, but I noticed that she was shifting around more than usual and looking uncomfortable. Around noon when I went back out, she had plucked her hair and already delivered.
Like Symphony a few days ago, I did find a dead kit at one end of the box, which I removed. Under the hair was five healthy sized kits, and looking just as they should.
A check this evening showed that all is well. Momma is attentive when I'm inspecting the nest, but not nervous and is quite content to munch on her hay and treats while I take a peak.
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