2016-02-21

Sexing kits

Sexing young rabbits takes practice. Newborns are tough but some say you can still tell by the shape of the opening. I usually wait until they are weaned but in this video I'm checking a litter just under 3 weeks of age. To be honest, the only way to learn is by doing. Just compare siblings and remember round hole male and vertical taco female.

A male's testicles usually drop at around 4 or 5 months of age, which makes identification of adults easier, unless they don't drop or are sucked in. Always check their vent shape to be sure.

I would not keep a male who doesn't have dropped testicles. Check more than once and especially on warmer days. Sperm survives longer in a cool environment, so for best fertility they should be extended.

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