I really don't understand.

As if Desa's story couldn't be worse, I just learned today that Desa was pregnant when I bought her 3 weeks ago (Gestation period is normally 4 weeks). Unfortunately, the bunny mill failed to let me know of this ahead of time. I honestly don't understand how anyone who calls themselves a breeder could even let this happen, but - lesson learned, for me at least. You should always know if your rabbit is pregnant, especially if you decide to send it away - atleast tell its' new owner ahead of time.

Ok, so Desa built a nest today, and gave birth to one stillborn kit, who did not make it. When I saw Desa building her nest, I assumed that it was a false pregnancy, as she was never exposed or bred to any of my bucks, and because I assumed that her breeder would at least have told me that she was bred, before I took her home with me (WRONG). I really wanted to believe that Desa's breeder would have told me before hand if she was pregnant, and assumed that Desa was only going through a false pregnancy (in which only the nest is made), but sadly she was really pregnant when I bought her. Great thanks to the breeder for not letting me know.

Like I mentioned earlier, Desa was in a cage with two other rabbits when I went to pick her up from this bunny mill. Although I knew one of her cagemates was a female, I'm assuming the other was most likely a buck. Either that, or Desa was obviously exposed to a male about a week prior to when I took her home with me.

I'm honestly appalled at this entire situation at this point, and I'm going to stop here before I say anything more.

With that said, Desa is actually doing well, hopping around like normal.. I just wish these irresponsible breeders would just wake up.

Alright.. On a more positive note - Darla and Smores are due in less than two weeks, and I am very prepared and excited for their litters. I'll be here to do the best that I can for them. (:

I wish other breeders could say the same for their pregnant does as well.

Update soon,
Jennie