At around 7-8 months, when the New England cottontail rabbit is an adult, it can be bred and then pregnant. The gestation period for New England cottontail rabbits is generally 30 to 33 days. Breeding New England cottontail rabbits needs to be during heat. When in heat, New England cottontail rabbits will often slap the ground hard with their hind legs, while New England cottontail rabbits will chase the male rabbits and raise their tails. , constantly swaying to lure the male rabbit.

Other than that, in New England cottontail When the rabbit is about to give birth, the owner should pay attention to the following points:

1. Do not frighten the New England cottontail rabbit and try not to touch it .

2, give more New England cotton tail Rabbits are fed some nutritious vegetable and fruit slices. For three days before and after giving birth, they can be fed with glucose every day to supplement nutrition. When New England cottontail rabbits give birth, pay attention to water supplementation.