Jaack Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 hia, i have just bought a large double tier rabbit hutch and i thought that it would be better if i got a pair of rabbits instead of just the one. I was thinking of getting a male and female and letting them have a set of babies and i would then castrate/spay the adults. Would they still get on after this happened or would i be better off just getting a pair of females? thankss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinee99 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Why have a litter first? Surely it would be kinder to have them neutered before they are sexually active. A pair will be fine once neutered. Two females should also be neutered anyway for their wellbeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 It is not advisable to 'let them have a litter'; rabbit breeding by anyone other than expert breeders is frowned upon by most vets because of the difficulties in birthing and the high likelihood of the kits being maimed by one or other of the parents. Vet advice is that a mixed sex pair make a good combination, but that BOTH buns need neutering asap, and are kept apart until that time. Both my females are neutered as entire does have a high incidence of uterine cancer. You will also find a marked improvement in the behaviour of any bunny once it has had the snip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Please don't breed there are so many unwanted rabbits, if you go to a rescue centre Im sure you would find an already bonded pair, already vaccinated and neutered/spayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaack Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 thanks for the reply and i think i will definitely take your collective advice...i'm going to get a pair or trio of female rescue rabbits (if i can find a trio that are already together). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 thanks for the reply and i think i will definitely take your collective advice...i'm going to get a pair or trio of female rescue rabbits (if i can find a trio that are already together). Hurray! Really pleased to hear that you're going to adopt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
