Is it best to neuter a female rabbit? How about a male rabbit? In a situation where they are kept separately because they are un-neutered, which is the best sex to neuter in order for them to be able to live together? Or is it not a good idea to put adult opposite sex rabbits together? (Even if they do 'know' each other, because they live in close quarters?).
2007-07-31 11:40:39 · 13 answers · asked by pickles 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's not as vital to neuter rabbits as it is cats and dogs - or not as worth it because the anaesthetic is riskier and they don't live as long as are therefore less likely to experience problems.
Neutered rabbits of opposite sexes can certainly be kept together. This is actually more advisable than keeping unneutered rabbits of the same sex together.
Difficult choice actually, which to neuter. Females are fairly prone to uterine tumours, so it might be a good idea to have the female done. Both males and females can become aggressive if left unneutered, but neutering doesn't always solve this!
I think if I was you I would get the female spayed and have them live together, and just get the male done if there's problems.
Chalice
2007-08-04 11:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can be neutered. However, it doesn't make sense to neuter a rabbit when it is not a good idea to keep two rabbits together anyhow, because the rabbits will eventually start fighting normally. Also, neutering a rabbit makes it ineligible to be shown at any rabbit shows such as 4-H or ARBA sanctioned shows. A male rabbit without both testicals descending is disqualified in show competition. Also, unlike what some people say, it does not control aggression. Aggression is controlled through handling and breeding. It also doesn't make them live longer. Life expectancy increases or decreases depending on how the animal is cared for. To calm the rabbit, it is a good idea to have noise on a regular basis around the rabbit. I use a radio to help in this regard and keep it playing almost all the time. If it is quiet all the time and the rabbit hears noise, it will often get scared and run around the pen, possibly breaking it's neck or back. I have to debunk some of the neutering myths. I have raised rabbits for over 20 years.
2016-05-19 01:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best to spay a female rabbit if for no other reason than to prevent cancer (the risk of cancer in unspayed females is very high). Spaying also helps behavioral issues like cage aggression, territorial marking and litter habits, and it can also reduce urine odor.
In males, the cancer risk is not as high, but neutering still helps prevent cancer and also has the same behavioral benefits as spaying females.
It's also best to have both rabbits altered if you want them to live together. If one is intact (either sex), it will continually want to mate and may stress the other rabbit and cause fights. It's not necessarily impossible for them to get along, but it's not very probable either, unless both are altered. Even then, they usually need to go through a gradual bonding process before they can live together.
A spayed female and a neutered male are generally the best bet for a pair that will bond and live together (though this does vary with individual rabbits).
2007-08-07 17:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by beem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 rabbits, and both of are rabbits were both neuter. One was female, and the other one was male. It doesn't matter what the gender of the rabbit is. I think it would be best to neuter both of them. just to be save.
2007-07-31 11:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by sushirox72309 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, neuter them both.
Spaying (neutering of a female), will reduce the risk of reproductive cancers, reduce or prevent spraying urine, and reduce behavior problems
Neutering a male will also reduce the risk or cancers, reduce the risk or agression, reduce or prevent urine marking.
It will make both genders a more well behaved, longer lived pet.
Keep in mind it is cheaper to neuter a male than spay a female. It is also easier for a male to recover from surgery than a female.
If you can neuter both, please do. If not, I'd neuter the male.
Once one (or both) are neutered, give them supervised time together to play. It is very likely they will get along just fine.
2007-07-31 11:58:05 · answer #5 · answered by GoldfishPond 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Heck yes neuter them rabbits can have so many babies in a year because it doesnt take 9 months to make bunnies like it does humans. plus if you have female rabbits they get periods
2007-07-31 11:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Got two female rabbits, best to leave them seperate from the others if you can, even if you do have the males done which would be best as it is always a smaller op, always chance of fighting when they are not brought up together from babies.
2007-07-31 11:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes its best to neuter, they make much better pets!
BUT, and I cant stress this enough....PLEASE be sure that you use a vet that is greatly experienced with rabbits.
You should do some research and find a vet closeset to you thats recommended by rabbit societies.
heres where you can start...
http://www.rabbit.org/vets/vets.html
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2007-07-31 11:46:25 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Jasmine ♥ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here's a great link about this that can answer your questions. It is generally not considered a good idea to house adult rabbits together, as they may fight. There are exceptions.
http://www.rabbit.org/health/spay.html
2007-07-31 11:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the doe spayed, if you don't then you could end up with a very aggresive rabbit
2007-08-01 03:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋