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spraying males

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Question
Hi Im getting a male rabbit today and i was wondering if they can get thier urine on the walls?

Answer
Oh yes, if he is still intact and has hit puberty (4-6 months old).  The spraying is a way for them to mark territory.  And honestly, it's a bit nasty.

If he's intact and you decide to get him neutered, it will take about a month for the hormones to get out of his system.  Neutering also makes for a calmer, less territorial and sexually frustrated rabbit.

For more information, you can check out this page:
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/spay.html