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When do bucks bits drop?

K

kam200

New Kit
Hi everyone, I've been asked if I can give a home to 2 mini lop bucks....they're brothers and are 16weeks old.

Anyway I'm happy to do this as I have the room in a playhouse/run setup. and they're lovely little things as well...a REW and an agouti.

I would be looking to get them neutered as soon as possible to avoid hormonal behaviour, my vet says around 4months is the earliest he would neuter them.

They're 16weeks but the problem is their testes haven't dropped yet. The lady who asked me to take them is a breeder and has assured me they are male.

I've been told by some that this is quite abnormal and by others that it's okay-the breeder didn't seem concerned....should I be worried?

Thanks for your time!

Kayleigh
 
It might be they are pulling them up, so they may be there but the boys are 'shy'.

There is such a wide window for development.

Maybe take them to your vet for a check up and see what they think about whether or not they are descended.
 
my vet neuters at 16 weeks or when they drop but it varies . A good way to see if they have dropped is to take them inside for a wee while the heat will let you see if they are down ;)
 
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