Rabbit Gestation Chart: Kindling Dates by Breeding Date

By Hassan Nawaz, Publisher. Updated November 10, 2026.

Find the day your doe was bred and read across for the expected kindling date and the normal window, about 28 to 35 days. For one litter, the rabbit gestation calculator also gives the exact nest box date.

How to use this kindling chart

Find the breeding month, then the breeding day. The bold date is the average kindling date, using the 31 day average. Rabbits have one of the shortest gestations of any common livestock or pet, so the normal window is tight, about a week wide.

Example. A doe bred on September 1 is due around Oct 2. Add the nest box from about Sep 29, not before.

Why kindling dates vary

A doe that has not kindled by day 32 to 33 may need veterinary help, since an oversized single kit can be too large to deliver.

Leap years

The chart uses a normal 365 day year. If February 29 falls between breeding and kindling, the real due date is one day earlier than listed. The calculator handles leap years automatically.

Rabbit gestation chart by breeding month

Bred in January

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Jan 1Feb 1Jan 29Feb 5
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Bred in February

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
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Bred in March

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
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Bred in April

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Apr 1May 2Apr 29May 6
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Bred in May

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
May 1Jun 1May 29Jun 5
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Bred in June

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Jun 1Jul 2Jun 29Jul 6
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Bred in July

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Jul 1Aug 1Jul 29Aug 5
Jul 2Aug 2Jul 30Aug 6
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Bred in August

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Aug 1Sep 1Aug 29Sep 5
Aug 2Sep 2Aug 30Sep 6
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Bred in September

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Sep 1Oct 2Sep 29Oct 6
Sep 2Oct 3Sep 30Oct 7
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Bred in October

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Oct 1Nov 1Oct 29Nov 5
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BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Nov 1Dec 2Nov 29Dec 6
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Bred in December

BredDue (31 days)Earliest (28)Latest (35)
Dec 1Jan 1Dec 29Jan 5
Dec 2Jan 2Dec 30Jan 6
Dec 3Jan 3Dec 31Jan 7
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Frequently asked questions

How long are rabbits pregnant?

About 31 days, with a normal range of 28 to 35 days.

How do I read a rabbit gestation chart?

Find the breeding date in the left column. The bold column shows the average kindling date, with the earliest and latest normal dates either side.

When should I add the nest box?

Around day 28 after breeding, not earlier. A box added too soon often gets soiled and used as a toilet instead of a nest.

Sources

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Last updated November 10, 2026. Dates are averages with a normal window. How we check our data. Found an error? Tell us.