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Quick spaying/neuturing question

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Emm-Jane76

Mama Doe
My sister has just adopted two baby bunnies - 8 weeks old - Albert and Annie.

They live together and are quite happy and content but obviously we have to be aware of the first signs of hormones kicking in.

What is the best way of going about the spaying and neuturing process as I am aware that the boys are ready to be de-plummed earlier than the girlies?

Also, how early could a young doe become pregnant?
 
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dont keep them together as i think its 12 weeks that they can be pregnant from. i believe most vets will go on weight with speyeing some reccomend being 6 months though im not sure how true that is. males can be neutered as soon as thier balls drop to be crude. i would keep in cages next to each other so can see adn smell each other and reintroduce after neuters xxx
 
I wouldn't keep them together at the moment, your doe could become pregnant at 12 weeks. Most vets recommend spaying at 6 months, however they can do it by about 5 months if they are a medium to large breed (and obviously if they are the correct weight for their age). As mentioned above bucks can be done earlier, as soon as their testicles decend! I'd query this with your vet asap.

If you still allow them to see each other, preferably through their cages, they should be easier to re-bond after their ops! But remember it's not recommended to reintroduce them immediately after their ops as their hormones can still be at higher levels and need time to settle. Waiting will increase your chance of a successful re-bonding! x
 
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