The Rabbit Mating Sweet Spot
Rabbit mating is one of the most important factor you should consider as a farmer and for whatever purpose you are venturing into rabbit farming this article will explain the various tips to put into action for the growth of your farm.
Just like humans, rabbits also have the best time of the day that determines the success of their sexual activities but the slight difference is the fact that you are probably not not operating an open-range rabbit farm which will allow the animals use their natural instinct to mate amongst other things.
Effective Rabbit Mating Time
It is important to note that rabbits are most active during twilight hours, which simply means they mostly comfortable by early morning (between the hours of 5am – 8am) and late evening (between 5:30pm – 8pm). The said periods have proven over time to offer a comfortable temperature and a well relaxed body system suitable for a successful mating.
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- Early Morning: Rabbits are by nature most active during early hours of the morning when the weather is calm and environment peacefully quiet. The temperature this time of the day (dawn to morning, 5am – 8am) is mostly mild and the atmosphere is perfect rabbit mating as it has a reduced stress level and anxiety.
Benefits of Early Morning Rabbit Mating
- Rabbits are more alert and active (both the Buck and Doe)
- Environment is calm
- Reduced anxiety and stress in rabbits
- Receptive
- Late Evening: this is another time of the day (between the hours of 5:30pm – 8pm) when rabbits are sexually active and alert. As the sun sets, the temperature tends to cool down and the environment becomes more comfortable for rabbits – making it beneficial for rabbit farmers to cease the opportunity to introduce the Buck (male rabbit) to the Doe (female rabbit) for a successful mating process. This time of the day can also be beneficial for rabbits that are not early morning active.
Benefits of Late Evening Rabbit Mating
- More relaxed and receptive
- Cooler temperatures
- Less distracted by activities happening in the surrounding.
In conclusion, it is important to state here that every rabbit is different has its own way of mating. However, the above points are the applicable to most rabbits but if the methos above fail to work for your rabbit – then you will need to figure out what works best for your rabbit by trying multiple intervals of every time of the day.
