According to the 4H Rabbit questions, a nestbox should be 2" wider and longer than the doe in a sitting position.  You can build one from the 1/2" by 1" cage floor wire, buy a premade one at the feed store or online, or use a cardboard box of the appropriate size with an opening cut into one end.  If you use a box, I suggest getting a nice heavy 2"x 8" or 2" x 10" piece of wood cut for the bottom.  It gives weight so the box is not likely to tip over.

 

Or, you can use an appropriate size tupperware container, using a bungee cord to fasten it securely to the side of the pen.  This is a fine choice, as the buns like to eat the cardboard next boxes!

 

You can see a variety of metal, wood, and wire nestboxes at http://www.bunnyrabbit.com/price/nestbox.htm

 

If the bun is in full coat, you may want to trim her before delivering, and set aside some of the fiber in case she doesn't pull wool for the nestbox..   There is some rabbit breeding info at http://www.mybunnyfarm.com/breeding/  If you get past all the disclaimers at the beginning, you'll see some pertinent breeding info.

 

There's a question and answer section on new babies at http://www.barbibro wnsbunnies. com/having_ baby_bunnies_ questions. htm that covers a lot of the questions you'll probably have.

 

Judy

 

--- On Wed, 7/15/09, Sharon Imler <imler_sharon@ yahoo.com> wrote: