It is recommended to remove the buck as soon as mating has occurred. You can return the doe to the buck's cage/hutch several times throughout the next few days to ensure she's bred, possibly increase litter size, etc. Keeping the buck and doe together can lead to many problems, so it is just best to keep them separate. Some problems include:
- injury to the buck as the doe gets more aggressive
- fighting (territorial)
- "double clutching" meaning the doe gets bred a second time and carries 2 separate litters at the same time
- injury/death to kits when they are born due to the buck
- added stress to the doe can cause miscarriage, loss of interest in kits when she kindles, premature kindling
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