The stages of rabbit labor are similar to those of other animals. Initially, the rabbit's body temperature will drop and she will become increasingly restless. She will then begin to build a nest out of hay or other materials. As labor progresses, she will start to push, and within an hour or two, the first kitten will be born. The birth process usually takes less than five minutes and is typically followed by a rest period for the mother rabbit. After about an hour, labor will resume and the second kitten will be born. This pattern will continue until all the kittens have been born. Once labor is complete, the mother rabbit will lick her off each kitten to clean them and stimulate their circulation. She will then settle down to nurse them and care for them until they are old enough to fend for themselves.