***Update! Our bunny momma was like JK I'm not actually pregnant! We rebred and will hopefully have babies in a month... guess we'll see.
Babies are expected on the farm and although I'm super excited... I'm SUPER TIRED! Ask any farmer and they will tell you, babies are born on the most randomly horrible nights... rainy weather, freezing weather, snow storms, etc. And they never seem to want to come when you are prepared. I swear farm mommas are super in-tune with your preparedness and the weather forecast. Major changes in weather can sorta be explained as it triggers mood swings and disturbs otherwise calm times, in nature it also provides pretty good cover for vulnerable babies as predators are less likely to search for food during bad weather. However, farm mommas that are enclosed do not have these worries. And I am pretty sure they just hold on to babies until you let your guard down.
Okay, on to the point of said rant... We have rabbit babies due... yesterday. And we were expecting a freeze so in preparation for that, I was up every single hour all night long to check for babies. This is not a solid plan as I then disturbed momma every hour never really allowing her peace in which to have babies however, had she had them on wire or had problems, I would have been aware and able to help possibly saving the litter. All that being said... She did not have the babies last night... And I'm exhausted. But I am glad as the deathly (for babies) weather should be calmed down for the next few days. Bonus is that my husband has said he'll take on baby bunny watch for tonight. Granted, I will still be up checking for babies (repeatedly, because... babies!) but it will not be as rigid in schedule. As I look back on pictures of previous litters, I am reminded of the joy that comes with the inconvenience of a little less sleep, a little harder days, and a little loss of patience the next day.
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