Neutering

Neutering

Vets and rabbit experts recommend neutering for all pet rabbits. In females, it prevents unwanted pregnancy and eliminates cancer of the uterus, but it makes both sexes calmer and less aggressive.

Ideally, neutering should take place before the age of six months. Females (does) can be neutered from 14 weeks, males (bucks) as soon as the testicles have descended. Bucks can remain fertile for four weeks after the procedure, so they should be kept separate from un-neutered does during that time.