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Speying and Neutering

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Dana_leigh

New Kit
Hi sorry if this has been asked before but I'm gonna ask again :)

I have two bonded bunnies (I hope) one a 10 week old buck and a 9 week old Doe
The bucks testicles have fully dropped and I'm going to ring to get his neutered asap, but what about the Doe?
Will the pair un-bond after the buck has been away? Will it be dangerous for him to recover with her about? They have a 2Tier hutch but ive read he shouldnt be jumping about for a few days afterwards, so no going upstairs....but the top tier and bottom tier are not equal sizes so can't keep the doe up there, it would be unfair?
If i put him upstairs and shut her out will that un-bond them?
Is it possible to get them both sorted in the same day to allow for recovery together?

Thanks for any help!
 
The Buck can be neutered now as long as your Vet is happy with his general health

The Doe is too young to be spayed, she needs to be about 5 months old before this is done.

Whether they remain together or if you have to separate them for a short time and rebond them at a later date will depend on their specific behaviour with each other. Whilst it is possible for a Buck to remain fertile for several weeks after neutering the chances of him impregnating such a young Doe are minimal, as her risk of conception increases as she reaches puberty, by then the Buck is unlikely to have any viable sperm remaining. But there is an outside chance that it could happen

I would discuss all options in full with your Vet. After surgery your Buck will need to be prevented from over exertion for a few days so temporary alternative accommodation is something else you need to consider.

Good Luck
 
Ok thanks that's great. I'm making him an appt asap as his testicles are fully dropped and will discuss it. As there are so small and their hutch is big at the moment they should be fine just on the downstairs level :)

Thanks
 
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