Tip: how to determine the sex of a rabbit

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

When buying baby rabbits or evaluating a litter, you need to know how to determine the sex of a rabbit. Sometimes sellers try to pass off the male as a female. The fact is that when using animals for breeding, there are usually much more rabbits, and therefore they are more in demand. For 4-5 rabbits, only one rabbit is needed. In the event that the animal is kept in your apartment simply as a pet, knowing how to determine the sex of a rabbit will also be useful - if only out of curiosity. How not to make a mistake in choosing an animal? The task of determining sex for a novice rabbit breeder is quite difficult. This is especially true for small rabbits. In newborns, this is almost impossible. You have to wait at least three weeks. During this time, the baby will grow up, and the structural features of his body will become more pronounced.

Gender determination

Gender is determined, of course, by the shape of the genitals. In females, they resemble a gap or petal, which starts almost from the anus; in males, it is a tube that is quite far from it. To determine the sex, you need to take the animal on your knees and put it on the back with its hind legs outward. ThenWith two fingers located on either side of the genitals, gently pull them towards you. The structural features of the organ will be very noticeable, and it will become clear to you how to determine the sex of the rabbit.

It is still best to choose a future sire or pet on special farms, even if it will cost a little more. The fact is that these breeders value their reputation, so their animals are vaccinated and he althy. This is very important in relation to animals as weak in this regard as decorative rabbits. Breeds, the purity of which is also observed here, can be very different. And although the breeding of decorative rabbits in Russia has just begun to develop, you can pick up a fairly high-quality animal.

Breeds

The most popular at the moment are breeds such as the Angora lion, Germelin, fluffy ram, etc. These can be lop-eared or erect-eared, fluffy or smooth-haired decorative rabbits. You can see a photo of the Angora lion below.

This breed is distinguished by long thick hair, which even covers the ears. It must be trimmed from time to time around the eyes to provide the rabbit with sufficient visibility. The name "angora lion" is not accidental. The fact is that the muzzle of the animal is very reminiscent of a lion. Fluffy ram rabbits are unusually beautiful. They have a rounded body, a short muzzle and hanging ears. They are distinguished by increased fluffiness. Color can be very different (more than 20 species). On the second photo -animal of this particular breed.

Hermelins are normal-haired little rabbits with upright ears. The main feature is a pure white color. The animals have large red or blue eyes. Blue-eyed ones look especially impressive.

We hope now you know how to determine the sex of a rabbit and where it is better to buy an animal. Whatever breed you choose, the main thing is to take maximum care of the animals and pay enough attention to them. After all, as they say, “we are responsible for those we have tamed.”