When rabbits are young, it is difficult to distinguish between whether they are male or female, however, if they are older, it is easier to know the sex of the animal.
Rabbits are adorable animals and are increasingly popular as pets, their cute appearance and small size make them good companions. In these animals, as in other pets such as cats or turtles, it is complicated distinguish males from females Especially when they are rabbits. Keep in mind that if you have a couple of rabbits, know their sex, because pets with a great reproducibility, can have a very large offspring in a short time. The easiest way to know is to value ano-genital distance, that is, the length between the anus and the genitals. This is less in females, than in males.
Steps to follow to find out
In the first place to know if your rabbit is male, it is ideal to place it on its back to examine it more delicately. You should sit and put it on your knees, or place it on a table in the same position. First you appreciate stomach and belly, and closer to the tail are two holes. In these pets, these holes are separated from each other, while the anus is very close to the tail. In males the hole that follows will have circular shape and is separated from the previous one.
If you have more experience in raising rabbits, you should be very careful with the tail and press with delicacy over the second hole, this will make the penis visible. If you are not able to do this it is better to avoid it, as they can harm the animal. At the age of 3 or 4 months it will be easier to distinguish whether the rabbit is male or female, because at this age the testicles are visible In most cases, although sometimes they are lowered and only the penis can be seen. In this case it is advisable to go to the veterinarian.
Process to know if the rabbit is female
The method to know if the rabbit is female is the same as in the case of the male. The rabbit should be placed face up so that you are comfortable, avoiding stress and sudden or insistent movements. At the end of the belly the genital area is located, the anus is located near the tail, and more so if it is a female, the hole that follows it corresponds to the vulva.
A difference in females compared to males is that the second hole has an oval shape. The fact of applying the same tail pressure technique and over the second hole, it will make the female reproductive system visible, characterized by a separation in the middle.
The importance of sterilizing rabbits
Most rabbits are not intended for breeding, so one of the main reasons for choosing to sterilize them is to improve the pet's behavior sexually. With respect to female sterilization It is advisable to perform it to prevent the animal from breeding. The fact that tumors appear, since the rabbits are animals of induced ovulation and if they do not cross they do not ovulate causing the estrogen level up and cause many problems in the uterus.
We can also prevent sexual behaviors from developing as aggressive behaviors to protect their nest and territory, just as there is a psychological pregnancy. Also the urine marking, it will be easier for you to learn how to use your tray. Sterilization of the rabbit is best carried out before age because they have less fat in the superior ligament of the ovary and uterus, the surgery being faster, causing it to recover earlier, since anesthesia accumulates much in the fat.
Castration in males
As for castration in males, it is something that does not respond to health problems such as females. Males do not have to operate except when there are problems and a negative attitude. With regard to the advantage of neutering these animals, it should be noted that if you live with another rabbit, you will avoid unwanted pregnancies. You can remove the territory marking, preventing it from being done on vertical surfaces.
It decreases the smell of urine, because in these pets it is very strong when hormone levels are very high. It is also easier to learn how to use your tray, reduce the destructive and aggressive behaviors, and above all, it decreases the riding behavior and the desire to develop reproduction. In order for sterilization to be effective it must be carried out from the 4-6 months when the testicles descend.
Basic care
It is essential to know some basic notions about the care that a domestic rabbit needs, so that the animal leads a healthy life. Mainly you have to contact a veterinarian to bring the pet's medical record. As for their essential care, it should be noted that objects that can be gnawed should be available to clean teeth such as pieces of wood, and toys for them.
You have to brush your hair in a way to prevent hairballs from forming in your stomach. Bathing is never recommended because they could get stressed and suffer some kind of illness, as it is important for the rabbit to exercise, so you have to take it out of the cage for a while during the day. And above all, feed your pet with the essential ingredients of a diet like hay, vegetables, and I think.
When can you see the sex of your rabbit?
It is important to note that in newborn rabbits knowing sex is almost impossible, especially if you have no experience in it. However, if you have a partner or a litter it is very important to know if they are female or male, whether you want to give them up for adoption or to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, as rabbits reproduce quickly and at an early age.
From the eighth week It will be a good time to examine your rabbits for indicators of their sex. Rabbits are extremely nervous and easily stressed, so you should handle them very carefully at all times. Later, with 3 months the signs will be much more evident that distinguish females from males. If you still find it difficult to be sure of the sex of your rabbits, we recommend you go to a veterinarian.
During all this stage, do not forget to offer the best care to newborn rabbits, especially if you have just adopted one and, for whatever reason, do not live with your mother.
How to know if your rabbit is male?
To know if a rabbit is male or female, the ideal is turn the rabbit upside down to examine it more comfortably. You can sit and put it on your knees, or place it on a table in the same position. First you will see the stomach and belly, and closer to the tail two holes. In males, these holes are considerably separated from each other. Very close to the tail you will identify the anus, and if it is a male, the hole that follows will have a circle shape and will be separated from the previous one. This could be enough to make sure, at 8 weeks, that he is a male.
If you have a little more experience in the raising of rabbits, you can carefully pull the tail and press very gently on the second hole. If it is a male, this will leave the penis visible, a small cylinder. If you do not think you are capable of doing this operation with the necessary tact, it is better to avoid it so as not to harm the little rabbit.
At the age of 3 or 4 months, it will be easier to differentiate the male rabbit from the female, so you can confirm your suspicions. At this age the testicles are visible in most cases, although rarely they do not go down and can only be seen penis. A veterinarian should check the animal on these occasions.
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How to know if your rabbit is female?
The process to differentiate a female rabbit from a male is the same. You must turn the rabbit upside down so that you are comfortable, avoiding stress with sudden or insistent movements. At the end of the belly will be the genital area. The anus, as you know, is located near the tail, and if it is a female the hole that follows, corresponding to The vulva, will be very close to this.
A significant difference is that, in comparison to males, this second hole has a more oval than circular shape. By applying the same technique of pressing a little on the tail and on the second hole, you will make the female reproductive system more visible, characterized by an accentuation of the oval shape and a separation in the middle.
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How to know the sex of a rabbit?
To know if a rabbit is male or female (sexing,) we will gently place our new partner with the legs up.
At the end of the belly, before reaching the tail, we see two holes: the closest to the tail is the anus, the other is the genital hole, which hides the penis or the vagina of the rabbit.
Pressing gently in the area before this hole, we will get a rounded protuberance (penis) or an elongated cleft (vagina).
Knowing the sex of a rabbit is more difficult when they are rabbits and sex is not very developed. If in doubt, it is best to go to the veterinarian.
6 comments on “How to know the sex of a rabbit? "
The sexing section of the gazapo has been very good for me.
Now I dry them without problem a month of life!
Thank you very much Cristina!
Hello, first of all thanks for teaching how to know the sex of rabbits, without your help I would never have deciphered if my cousin's rabbit is male or female and turned out to be a male, but there is a problem, when I woke up the first thing I did was I went to see the bunny and he was lying with his head crooked (tilted), I worried and I immediately picked him up, I put him on air because I thought it was hot, he stopped having his head tilted but he tries to jump as he normally does and He succeeds but there comes a time when he loses his balance and I am afraid he will fall because he could get hurt, he is a small and new rabbit, my cousin and I bought rabbits on June 18, but mine died on Wednesday 1 of July, when I woke up I found him lifeless and it's weird since he ran and jumped a lot and sometimes he went to the street ... But the rabbit I mentioned earlier a minute ago despaired lying down and let him see what he wanted, he tried to run but lost your balance and n or he stopped moving his legs, he did it very quickly, then he calmed down and trembled, he stopped shaking and his mouth was open, he made a sound, he didn't know they made sounds, and then he calmed down, but I'm still worried, did he What I can do? I want it to improve, it is not fair that a bunny that is happy and that receives a lot of love and does not lack anything gets sick, I would appreciate if you help me, I am from Venezuela.
Sorry, it is essential to do tests to differentiate the different diseases that occur with these symptoms. We can't help you without seeing the rabbit. Greetings.
Why does a male rabbit tear another male's hair apart? be raised together ... I recently brought another male rabbit, will it be that?
It is normal for two males who live together to fight after they reach the stage of sexual maturity. You must separate them and if you do not want them for reproductive purposes, the ideal is to castrate them.
Rabbit male or female?
One of the first things you should know if you want to know if your rabbit is female or male is that knowing sex in newborn rabbits is almost impossible, and more without previous experience. But if you have more than one rabbit it is important that you know their sex if you want avoid an unwanted pregnancy, because the rabbits reproduce fast and with little age.
You can find out the sex of your rabbit from the eighth week of life. It is from then on that you can start examining the rabbits for clues.
It is important that you keep in mind that rabbits are very nervous animals and that they get stressed easily if we take them, so you must do it with great care and without abruptness.
From the 3 months old differentiating a male rabbit and a female rabbit will be easier.
If with the methods that we explain below to know the sex of your rabbit you do not see it clearly, we recommend you go to a veterinarian so I can examine it and tell you with certainty.
Female rabbit
To know if your rabbit is a female, you must put it in the same position that we mentioned in the previous section. Sit down and place the rabbit upside down carefully on your knees or on a table, preventing it from being stressed.
Under the belly you will also find two holes. The hole near the tail will be the year. If your rabbit is a female, the second hole will be very close to the other and will correspond to the vulva.
Another difference we can see between a male rabbit and a female rabbit, apart from the separation between the two holes, is that the second hole has a more oval shape in females (in males it is circular). If we pull the tail lightly very carefully and we push Delicately, the female reproductive system will become visible on the second hole gently. This one will have a clear oval shape and will have a separation between.
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Video on how to sex rabbits
Next, we show you with a video how to sex rabbits, that is, differentiate between a female rabbit and a male rabbit.
If you still can't see if your rabbit is male or female or you don't feel safe performing these methods that we have told you, don't worry, you can go to a veterinarian so I can examine it and tell you with total security.
If you want to know how to care for and feed a rabbit you can read our Rabbits section.
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