01/12/2026
🐇 DOES WON’T LIFT? TRY THESE PROVEN TIPS 🐇
If your rabbits won’t breed, don’t panic — this is common! Here’s how to encourage does to accept a buck:
✅ Always take the DOE to the BUCK
Never move the buck into the doe’s cage.
💡 Increase light exposure
14–16 hours of light daily (add a shop light on a timer if needed).
🥣 Boost fertility naturally
• Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS): 1 Tbsp/day for 7–10 days
• Rolled oats: 1–2 Tbsp/day
• Fresh, clean water at all times
👃 Use the tease method
Place doe next to buck for 24 hours, then try breeding.
🌸 Check v***a color
• Dark pink/purple = READY
• Pale = not receptive
Use a proven buck when possible
Young or inexperienced bucks may struggle.
✋ Hold the doe if needed
Gently hold shoulders/hips and slightly lift the rear to help position.
🌡 Mind the temperature
Best breeding temps: 50–75°F
Heat over 85°F can stop breeding completely.
⏳ Don’t over-try
Wait 3–5 days between attempts to avoid stress.
⚠️ Red flags
• Doe never lifts, ever
• Repeated refusals with multiple bucks
→ May indicate reproductive issues
📌 Sometimes patience + light + nutrition is all it takes!
