Tip: How to determine the sex of a rabbit

Buying a rabbit or evaluating a litter, you need to know how to determine the sex of a rabbit. Sometimes sellers try to give a male for a female. The fact is that rabbits with the use of animals for breeding are usually much larger, and therefore they are more in demand. 4-5 rabbits need only one rabbit. In the event that the animal is kept in your apartment just as a pet, knowing how to determine the sex of the rabbit will also be useful - at least out of curiosity. How can one not make a mistake in choosing a beast? The task of determining the sex for a beginner rabbit breeder is quite complicated. Especially it concerns small rabbits. In newborns, this is almost impossible. We must wait at least three weeks. During this time the baby will grow up, and the features of the structure of his body will become more pronounced.

Definition of sex

Sex is determined, of course, in the form of the genitals. In females, they resemble a slit or petal, which starts almost from the anal opening, in males it is a tube far from it. To determine the sex, you need to take the animal to its knees and put it on its back with its hind legs outward. Then with two fingers, located on both sides of the genitalia, slightly pull them toward you. Features of the structure of the body will be very noticeable, and you will understand how to determine the sex of the rabbit. It is best to choose a future producer or pet on special farms, even if it costs a little more. The fact is that these breeders value their reputation, so the animals are vaccinated and healthy. This is very important in relation to such weak animals in this respect, as decorative rabbits. Breeds, the purity of which is also observed here, can be very different. And although the breeding of ornamental rabbits in Russia has just begun to develop, it is possible to pick up a rather high-quality animal.

Breeds

The most popular at the moment such breeds as the Angora lion, hermelin, furry sheep, etc. These can be lop-eared or with standing ears, fluffy or smooth-haired rabbits decorative. Photos of the Angora lion you can see below. This breed is distinguished by a long thick coat, which even ears are covered with. It should be cut from time to time in the eye area to provide a sufficient view of the rabbit. The name "angora lion" is not accidental. The fact that the muzzle of the animal is very much like a lion's. Extraordinarily beautiful rabbits of the breed are fluffy sheep. They have a rounded trunk, a short muzzle and hanging ears. They differ in heightened fluffiness. Color can be very different (more than 20 types). The second photo shows a beast of this breed. Germelins - fine-haired small rabbits with erect ears. The main feature is a pure white color. Animals have big red or blue eyes. Blue-eyed look particularly impressive.

We hope, now you know how to determine the sex of a rabbit and where it is better to buy an animal. Whichever breed you choose, the main thing is to show maximum concern for animals and give them enough attention. After all, as they say, "we are responsible for those who have tamed."