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Estimating a rabbit's age?

Camellia

Warren Scout
Hi there, my local shelter has had 11 baby rabbits abandoned on their doorstep.....

I will be going down to sex them, however they also need an age estimate; I am confident in sexing young rabbits, however I am not sure how well I am at estimating their ages, I'm heading down in the next couple of hours, so I would appreciate if anyone here has any tips on estimating their ages:

I have not seen them yet, and do not know what breed/mix they are, but the lady states they are around 2 lbs. some smaller, some larger.

In our area, we mainly have mini rexes/dutches/dwarfs/lop mixes/english spots mixes/ other small-medium sized rabbits, we do not have many large ones.......

If any one can give me any tips on estimating ages, other than under a certain age since their testicles have not dropped yet, I would appreciate it, thanks.
 
As a general estimation, if it fits in one hand its about 4 weeks, if it takes two its about 8 weeks and if it cant sit in your hands comfortably and is more a hand and half a fore arm jobby then its a 12-16 week estimate!
:lol:
 
Great thanks!

I have a feeling there is more than one litter :? Maybe the smaller ones are 6-8 wks......The others between 8-16 wks... That's my best lol :?

They are adorable little buns though :)
 
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