@leahshomestead: Well… the rabbit barn gave us the highest highs AND the lowest lows last night. 😳 Mini May finally had the litter we waited so long for, but unfortunately, being a first-time mama did NOT go the way we hoped and none of her kits survived. 💔 Meanwhile, our proven mama showed us exactly why experience matters—she pulled a TON of beautiful fur, built an amazing nest, and is taking great care of her babies. ❤️ And because apparently we don’t have enough rabbit drama around here… I’m becoming more convinced that another doe might be secretly pregnant after an accidental breeding with one of our grow-outs. 🤦♀️😂 I have a feeling this rabbit barn has another surprise coming VERY soon. And Becca—if you’re watching after running into me at Walmart today, it was SO nice meeting you! ❤️ #MeatRabbits #RabbitRaising #Homesteading
i culled one of my females today for the same reason ,,she gave birth 4 times,,with no surviving kits,,
2026-09-04 19:13:00
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Keegan krampus :
My bunny as a first time mom did it all correct
2026-09-04 18:54:17
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rae_elizabeth_ :
You’re also in Ohio so we consider you local even if we will never see you IRL 😂 we found you after starting meat rabbits and we love learning from you!
2026-09-05 02:35:39
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🇺🇸weston_arp🇺🇸 :
how cool am i?
2026-09-04 18:46:20
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kayliesmith911 :
honestly if the doe that is being mean to the others isn't pregnant, I would consider sending her to the meat freezer. sometimes aggression can be passed to the babies and you don't want that to happen. otherwise you would be breaking up fights every 5 minutes.
2026-09-04 23:35:37
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DBiron93 :
for. the. freezer that Minnie may
2026-09-04 23:03:09
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user4600008506578 :
Mistakes are gained knowledge and thank you for sharing your knowledge
2026-09-04 21:45:21
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Kelly Mc 🇨🇦 :
She may be being aggressive due to wanting to be pregnant and hormone overload. My does become nice when pregnant
2026-09-04 18:56:59
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mybronathan :
People like Leah that keep an open mind to others' feedback & are sufficiently patient & willing to investigate if it's valid are sadly, EXTREMELY RARE in society. Such are the people that actually learn, grow, & improve over time instead of spinning their wheels going nowhere.
2026-09-04 20:45:34
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T :
So early it’s lagging. I’ll come back later.
2026-09-04 18:45:50
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Crystal :
wiat so she was actually preggo?? 😳
2026-09-04 20:48:02
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Normalize the Woo :
Here to say thanks for sharing & boost positive comments, I live in the city and know nothing about homesteading, I just learned how to grow peppers 🌶️, so this is very cool and I’m happy to learn in real time! ✨
2026-09-04 20:38:01
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Zuzanna🫶🏻 :
You looks kinda like nina dobrev to me
2026-09-04 19:31:19
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Cezar :
first like
2026-09-04 18:46:40
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Mason/BOBBYYYY :
You can’t say she’s a horrible mom on her first birth. Unless she well you know. Killed her babies on purpose…
2026-09-04 19:38:30
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tungtung67✌️😭✌️ :
To kill a rabbit you should do the muslim way is the fastest way i know
2026-09-05 02:16:21
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Rebecca Mitchell :
❤️❤️❤️
2026-09-04 22:32:28
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Deela48 :
😻😻😻
2026-09-04 22:55:57
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mybronathan :
In response to Mason/BOBBYYYY's comment, I was surprised to find the following. I wasn't aware that rabs thought about or even REMEMBERED their prior experiences or had the logical ability to formulate solutions to prevent their happening again: ***** Improvement in Subsequent Litters
Many first-time mothers learn from their experiences and tend to improve in their maternal skills over time. Factors contributing to this improvement include:
Learning from Experience: As they go through the birthing process, they often become more adept at nurturing their young.
Increased Maternal Instinct: With each litter, mothers may develop a stronger instinct to care for their kits, leading to better outcomes.
Better Nesting Skills: They may also become more skilled at creating a safe and warm environment for their babies.
Conclusion
While first-time mothers may struggle, it is common for them to do better in subsequent litters as they gain experience and improve their maternal instincts.
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2026-09-04 21:25:50
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