How to Breed Satin Rabbits

Satin rabbits are medium-sized rabbits with shiny fur that sets them apart from other breeds. This fur trait was originally a genetic mutation found in Havana rabbits. Satin rabbits are known raised as their own breed, and make friendly pets, as well as being used for fur and meat. They come in several different colors, including blue, red, chocolate, white and mixes of different colors. Satin rabbits usually weigh between 8 and 12 pounds. Female satin rabbits are somewhat larger than the males. Satin rabbits breed in the same way as other rabbit types.

Instructions

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      Check to make sure that the satin rabbits you've selected to breed are healthy. The rabbits should not be showing any signs of illness, such as loose stool. You can also bring the rabbits to a veterinarian to ensure that they're healthy enough to breed.

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      Look at the female rabbit's vent area. Female rabbits do not go into heat, and are ready to breed almost all the time. However, every two days out of 14 days, the female rabbit will not accept the male rabbit. You can make sure the female rabbit is ready to breed by checking the vent area. It will be a dark purple or red when the rabbit is ready to breed.

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      Place the female satin rabbit in the male rabbit's cage. Male rabbits placed in a female's cage often become too distracted with the new environment to breed.

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      Watch the rabbits. You're looking for a successful mating. There may be several false starts before this actually happens. The rabbits may also chase each other around a bit before breeding. When a successful mating happens, the male will fall to the side after, and may make a loud sound.

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      Move the female rabbit back to her own cage. Give the female rabbit several hours to rest.

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      Repeat the breeding process again eight to 12 hours later. This ensures that the satin rabbits have actually successfully mated. It may also lead to a larger number of offspring.