Biology/rabbit reproduction
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Question
-If a rabbit has eleven offspring can the mother take care of all?
-How long before they can be weaned and separated from their mother?
Thanks,
Matt
The maximum number of nipples in mammals is usually equal to the maximum number of young the animal can have. Large rabbits can have 8 to 12 young so 11 could be raised. Baby rabbits are all weaned by 5 weeks. Weaning can start at 4 weeks with separation from the mother
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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