Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sexing Rabbits! Easy as pie!

     When sexing, get someone to hold it or stick it in your lap or under an arm upside down, which ever works best for their size. Then, the pointer finger goes over the tail next to the bum, middle finder goes behind the tail by the spine and you pin the tail between those two fingers. Thumb rests right up against the vent. Pull the tail back and towards the spine, while pressing down and away with the thumb.

     For the smaller kits that are around 3wks old, you will need another hand to use an extra finger or two to gently push down, wiggle and pop out the sex organ. Does will only show a triangle, it can look like a stuck willy. A buck can also look like a doe if you aren't able to fully pop out the tube. Honestly, just wait another week and they will emerge far easier and less guessing. It's also stressful for the kits, they don't like you messing with their sensitive little parts and it's easy to accidentally pinch or scratch them.

Bucks, from 2.5 weeks to 5 months old. 





Does, from 1 day old to 6 months old.