Those who plan to purchase rabbits should learn in advance how to correctly determine the sex of these animals. Unfortunately, it happens that after the purchase, the female turns out to be a male or vice versa. To avoid this kind of frustration, learn to gender your rabbits yourself without relying on the seller's honesty.
Instructions
Step 1
Learn to determine the sex of a little bunny. Experienced breeders can recognize the male or female as early as 2 weeks after the birth of the animal. However, it is important to know that an unambiguous and absolutely accurate determination of the sex of a rabbit is possible only when the baby is one month old.
Step 2
Examine the genitals of the rabbit. In male rabbits, the testicles are not yet visible, so you need to pay attention to the location of the anal and genital opening. In females, the genital slit is located directly near the anus, moreover, it looks oblong. In males, the genital opening is very small and round, and it is located relatively far from the anal one.
Step 3
Try to determine the gender of a rabbit that is over 4-5 months old. Lay the animal on its back, tuck the tail back and carefully examine the genitals. If you have a male in front of you, you will probably notice small pink swellings - the testicles. If there are no testicles, try gently stretching the animal's lower abdomen. If you see a long slit, a female is in front of you.
Step 4
Assess the animal's appearance. Female rabbits are usually slightly larger, with rounded, flowing body lines and a narrow head. In addition, in bunnies, two rows of nipples can easily be seen. Males may be slightly smaller, their heads are more round, resembling a ball in their shape, and their bodies are stronger and more angular than those of females.
Step 5
Pay attention to the rabbit's behavior. If he often rubs against various objects with his muzzle, jumps on toys, imitates mating, etc., most likely it is a male. However, sometimes females can behave this way, especially in moments of strong excitement or in order to demonstrate their superiority. However, in males, this behavior begins to manifest itself as early as 5 months after birth, and in females a little later.
