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How soon to neuter?

S

Silly 'bunny mummy'!!!

Mama Doe
Hi everyone, just a quick question. How young can boy bunnies be when they can be neutered? I've called the vets and they say 6 months, looked on the internet and it says as soon as the 'plumbs' are showing which can be 3 months. You can slightly see where his 'plumbs' will be as they are showing a wee bit. So now I'm a bit confused as he lives with his sister (both now 11 weeks) so I'd really like to have him 'done' asap if at all possible.
 
As soon as plums are showing.

~12 weeks on average i believe it is, but sooner is possible.
 
You need to separate him from his sister. Now.

I've had them done at 11, 12, 13 weeks before. It comes down to when your vet feels they are right for surgery though. Some say a particular age, some say a particular weight.

But what I have found is that the younger they are, the better and faster they bounce back.
 
Thanks guys, I've made an appointment with the vets this Friday for their first myxi jab and general health check so I'll have a chat with the vet then. I will seperate them now just in case :)
 
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