Does My Rabbit's Behavior Indicate Pregnancy?

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Can you tell from a rabbit's behavior if they are pregnant? (Kristina Bruce - Kansas)

An increase in aggressive behavior is common as a pregnant rabbit will be guarding her nest. She may also start to pull out her fur to make a nest just before the babies are due. None of these however are definitive signs of pregnancy, as hormonal imbalances in rabbits can cause false pregnancies which would have similar symptoms.

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