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Can you breed a sister and brother from different litters?

You can breed a sister and brother but is is not recommended because this is considered in-breeding and poses the risk of selecting for certain genes that can lead to increased chance of a lot of disease processes and abnormalities.

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I have three female bunnies in one big cage and one of them had babies. How can I be sure that I put the right mother with the babies??

I am not sure if you bought all the rabbits together and were told they were all females, or if you accidentally bought a pregnant rabbit, or if you mated her. This may sound silly, but you should make sure that all the rabbits are female, because if there is a male in the cage, he needs to be separated from the females and the babies. Nursing mothers are very secretive, and usually only nurse once or twice a day. They only do so when they feel safe, usually just before dawn and/or just after dusk. It's unlikely you will catch the mother nursing, so that can't be used as a clue. Rabbits who are about to give birth will pull their fur out to make a nest. If any of the female rabbits are missing fur, she is likely the mother. Should you have one male in there accidentally and two females, they both could have had babies. In that case, the male should be separated, and the mothers can stay together because it will be impossible to tell which baby belongs to which rabbit. Just make sure the cage is extra large so they both have plenty of room for their nests.

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Hey my female bully been in heat for 8 days now when is the perfect time to breed her

Typically, female dogs can be bred on days 9-14 after the start of their cycle. Since it can be very difficult to know the very first day of the cycle, I would recommend progesterone testing with a vet to know the appropriate timing. Alternatively, you can allow the male to breed her when he is ready, since they often know the perfect time.

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Are Pit Bulls a vicious breed?

Pit Bull-type dogs - the American Kennel Club does not recognize a specific purebred dog as a Pit Bull - have been implicated in a higher-than-average number of bite and fighting incidents. However, these dogs have also been trained to fight by nefarious individuals, and that has contributed to their aggressive reputation. As a group of dogs, Pit Bulls are smart and loyal, but like any dogs, when trained to be vicious, they will be vicious.

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Health & Wellbeing

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Disease in Small Animals

Disease in Small Animals

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Caring for Your Pregnant Hamster and Her Babies

Caring for Your Pregnant Hamster and Her Babies

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Your Healthy Ferret

Your Healthy Ferret

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Disease in Small Animals

Disease in Small Animals

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Mice

Mice

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Health Tips & Exercise for Rabbits

Health Tips & Exercise for Rabbits

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Food & Nutrition

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Plant an Edible Garden - For People and Pets!

Plant an Edible Garden - For People and Pets!

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Let's Eat! What Treats to Feed Your Hamster (and What Not To)

Let's Eat! What Treats to Feed Your Hamster (and What Not To)

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Guinea Pig Care: What Can Guinea Pigs Eat

Guinea Pig Care: What Can Guinea Pigs Eat

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Grooming

How to Trim a Rabbit's Nails

How to Trim a Rabbit's Nails

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Guinea Pig Grooming

Guinea Pig Grooming

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Training & Behavior

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How to Tame a Hamster

How to Tame a Hamster

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9 Hamster Behaviors: What's Normal and What's Not

9 Hamster Behaviors: What's Normal and What's Not

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5 Most Popular Hamster Breeds: Which is Right for Me?

5 Most Popular Hamster Breeds: Which is Right for Me?

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Seasonal Topics

How to Take Care of Small Pets in the Summer

How to Take Care of Small Pets in the Summer

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Caring for Your Small Pet Animal During a Power Outage

Caring for Your Small Pet Animal During a Power Outage

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How-To Guides

How to Tell if a Hamster is a Male or Female

How to Tell if a Hamster is a Male or Female

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Understanding Guinea Pig Sounds & Body Language

Understanding Guinea Pig Sounds & Body Language

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Home & Habitat

How to Properly Clean Your Hamster and Hamster Cage

How to Properly Clean Your Hamster and Hamster Cage

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Hamster Habitats: Bedding and Nesting

Hamster Habitats: Bedding and Nesting

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