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sexing young rabbits

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Question
I am having a terrible time sexing my 3 week old jersey woolies. I have checked out a lot of photos and instructions on internet sights but they all look so different. When I look at my bunnies sex organs they look the same as well. Please help me. I bought a doe from a breeder and got a surprise litter the next evening. Thank you  

Answer
Hi Rebecca,

I will explain my version of how to sex a baby rabbit. Probably still different from things you've read but give this a try!

Turn the baby onto it's back and apply pressure around the sex organs. If it is a buck, you see a circular bulge that looks like it has a small dip/hole in the middle. If it's a doe, you see a slit instead that is usually darker pink in colour. Not very scientific explanation, I know, but just trying to describe what you will see. I really hope this helps you because I know it is very frustrating not to be able to sex kits. It's so much easier when they're older.

Toni