In the wild rabbits are not constrained like a domestic herd and breed pretty much right back so long as there is an alpha buck near by. Cottontails typically have litters of 6-10 about 6-7 times a year. read more
The rabbit's short, 30-day gestation period enables it to produce up to five litters a year, with an average of four to five kits per litter. Litter sizes can range from three to eight kits. A mother rabbit typically spends time away from the nest during the day to better protect her nest from the unwanted attention of predators. read more