Sexing Rabbits | Pet Health Advice

Rabbits can get pregnant from around 12 weeks old, so it’s important to know what sex they are so you can avoid this. In this video, PDSA Vet Fran demonstrates how to sex your rabbit:

Step 1 – Get someone to hold your rabbit on their lap and lift their front end while supporting their bottom.

Step 2 – Part their fur, place a finger each side of their genitals, then gently press down.

Step 3 – If your rabbit is male, his penis will come out, which is a pink tube with a circular hole at the end. Don’t rely on seeing his testicles because they often hide them while they’re being examined.

Step 4 – If your rabbit is female, you will see her vulva, which is small and pointy and has a slit-shaped opening. It can sometimes look a bit like a tube, but look carefully at the shape of the opening, and you’ll see that it’s a slit – not a circular hole.

For more advice on how to care for your rabbit, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh

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