What is "kindling" in rabbit breeding?

Kindling refers specifically to the process of giving birth to kits in rabbits. When a doe (female rabbit) kindles, she is delivering her young, which are referred to as kits. This term is widely used in the context of rabbit breeding and is important for breeders to understand in order to manage their breeding programs effectively.

In contrast, the care of young rabbits involves providing proper nutrition, shelter, and socialization as they grow. Weaning kits refers to the stage when they are gradually transitioned from their mother's milk to solid food, which follows the kindling phase. Feeding young rabbits includes ensuring that they receive a balanced diet appropriate for their age. Each of these processes is essential to rabbit care, but kindling specifically denotes the moment of birth, making it a critical event in the breeding cycle.