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Why Did My Rabbit Ignore the Nest? 5 Surprising Reasons and Quick Fixes

If you’ve ever kept rabbits long enough, you probably know the excitement that comes with expecting kits (baby rabbits).
You set up the nest box with soft bedding, maybe even line it with hay, and you wait for your doe to do the rest.
But then, surprise! She completely ignores the nest and gives birth elsewhere in the cage, or worse, scatters the kits outside the box.
Frustrating, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many rabbit keepers face this problem, and the good news is that there are always reasons behind it, plus simple fixes you can apply.
Let’s break down five surprising reasons why your rabbit refuses to use the nest box and what you can do about it.

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