What to expect when Rabbits give birth?

Everything sounds normal except sitting in the water dish. I've never seen a rabbit do that. i have had rabbits for almost 30 years and i have never seen one giving birth. It is better to leave the doe alone as birth time gets close so she doesn't get too nervous. It is not uncommon for 1 or 2 babies to be born dead or die soon after birth. in the future put a nest box in about 7 days before the due date, which is 30 days after a sucessful breeding. also provide some hay for the doe to make a nest from. she will do so and add the fur she pulls out. It is best to leave babies alone for a day or two, only removing any dead ones. try not to touch the live babies until they have their hair. Some does will not care for babies that have been touched by humans. the mother will not spend a lot of time in the box with the babies, just to feed them and sometimes to check on them if you are looking at them. quite often there are remains from the birthing process, it is not something to worry about. The box needs to be big enough for Mom and babies, she will feed them there.