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When to wean baby rabbits?

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Question
hi i have 3 baby rabbits but i dont know if they're girls or boys. they are 62 days old so 2 months old. when do i have to sell them? and when do rabbit mature? like to breed and stuff?

Answer
Dear Katie,

Please read this for all the most important information about weaning baby rabbits at the right age:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriselitter.html

and

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html

They should not be separated from mother before they are 8 weeks old, and they should be adopted out in pairs, neutered and spayed.  The most important information about breeding can be found here:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/breeding.html

Rabbits can reach sexual maturity at 3-5 months, with males maturing earlier.  You can find information on sexing them here:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/sexing.html

I hope this helps.

Dana