I have two rabbits, I am not sure what sex they are, or how to tell since everyting is covered in fur. Also how long is the rabbits gestation period, and at what age do they start having babies? One is quite a bit bigger than the other and eats a lot more. Please help.
2006-06-09 06:35:57 · 22 answers · asked by rachel k 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
As soon as a male rabbit's testes drop ... as soon as you can see his two little round testes when you hold him and look between his back legs ... he will definitely be capable of getting a girl bunn pregnant. This usually happens around 12 to 16 weeks of age, that is, three to four months.
And even though rabbits can physically get pregnant at 3 to 4 months, you should avoid allowing any female bunn to become pregnant until at least eight months of age ... because, until at least eight months, she's still growing, and if she gets pregnant, it will weaken her own growth and set her up for ill health.
Oh, yes, as Tiffany said, rabbits' gestational period is indeed 28 to 31 days ;-)
And as for their being covered in fur - to figure out what sex they are, you hold them gently and firmly and blow gently so that the fur is blown out of the way! Here's some pictures to help -
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Rabbits/rabsex.html
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Rabbits/rsex3.gif
http://www.cs.cf.ac.uk/Rabbits/rsex2.gif
But, as I said, it's easier after three or four months, because the male rabbit's little round testes are easy to see.
If you have two females, and they're already bonded, you can keep them together. If one of them is a male and you want to keep them together, you should get your male bunny neutered. You could begin contacting rabbit-savvy vets now, ask them lots of questions to see whether they know about bunns, so that you can decide which vet you'll take him to for the operation. Then they can stay together indefinitely.
Best of luck to you all!
2006-06-09 20:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wow some of these answers are funny.
Its very easy to tell the difference, the male will look like a cherrio and the female will have a slit like a taco.
Thomas....domestic & wild rabbits cannot get pregnant at 7 weeks of age. The buck isnt generally larger than a doe. I have some 3lbs bucks and 6 lb does.
Judge Judy, Its called a dewlap and most does dont get them for a while, I have some that have had plenty of litters and still dont have a dewlaps.
Cokie,
It is not possible for a rabbit to breed at 7 weeks of age, they may play and look like it but its not possible. A gestation period is between 28-31 days.
2006-06-09 10:32:25 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had rabbits
its very difficult to tell the sex of a rabbit when they are young, but once they are older, it is very easy to tell
rabbits start mating at about 7-8 weeks, and the gestation period is about 28 days..
one being bigger is fine.. just make sure the smaller one is getting food
i would reccomend a rabbit book
2006-06-09 07:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cokierae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here is my rabbit story. I had 2 rabbits for almost a year, thought they were both the same sex. Then one morning went out and there were babies. 4 weeks later another litter. They can get pregnant the day they give birth. Be careful. Separate them if you know the female is pregnant.
2006-06-09 06:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by crazzzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local Cooperative Extension Office. They have trained people in all sorts of agricultural topics who can help you and give you information about raising rabbits.
Check out the website below for information on rabbits, including breeding and gestation periods.
2006-06-09 06:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont need a VET unless youre made of money. A pregnant female has a chest that sticks out so she can pull fur to line her nest. The boys have big testicles so you cant miss that if she has babies get the male away and dont bother her or she will eat them. Two or more females can live together but males are solitary and the female doesnt want him around unless its breeding time
2006-06-09 06:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by Turtle Isle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep them apart untill you know what sex they are because there are many pet rabbits out there right now that need good homes, so you don't want to add to the problem. Next you can flip them over and look, if you still cannot tell then go to a vet.
2006-06-09 06:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by MindStorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say there is alot of fur, but that doesnt matter if it is a male you will see his ba**s, under his belly between his back legs, if u dont see any on either rabbit more than likely they are doe's a rabbit can have babies every 30 days, if breed right after she has a liter, good luck n god bless
2006-06-09 06:41:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well cut off some hair carefully or bring them to a vet maybe they will no.
i dont exactly no maybe u could try google!!:)
well possibly as soon as they have full body fur.or 1-2 years
well put them i separate cages for a while and see how it goes give the one that doesnt eat alot some more food than it normally has and the fat one less so it looses weight
2006-06-09 06:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very difficult to sex rabbits. However, the male (buck) is usually the large one and the female (doe) the smaller. Wild rabbits are capable of becoming pregnant seven weeks after birth................... by the way, if they were two males, you would have seen a lot of fighting by now................
2006-06-09 06:40:53 · answer #10 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋