Hi Cheryl,
I've wondered before, and I'm wondering again!
The 2-3 weeks I am sure is enough to ensure no viable sperm remain... but I am sure the longer time frame is to allow testosterone to subside and the castrated male's behaviour to change... in layman's terms - "dump the urge to hump!"
There is a hormone treatment given to dogs - and hormonally aggressive male pet rats! - called Tardak. It works fairly quickly, and is like a temporary chemical castration. I have no idea if it works on rabbits, but if it were given at the same time as castration, I am thinking it might help to reduce the urge to fight and mate, thereby allowing bonding earlier. It's such a shame I don't have a rabbit-savvy vet to suggest this to... it could be very useful in a number of situations.
I've wondered before, and I'm wondering again!
The 2-3 weeks I am sure is enough to ensure no viable sperm remain... but I am sure the longer time frame is to allow testosterone to subside and the castrated male's behaviour to change... in layman's terms - "dump the urge to hump!"
There is a hormone treatment given to dogs - and hormonally aggressive male pet rats! - called Tardak. It works fairly quickly, and is like a temporary chemical castration. I have no idea if it works on rabbits, but if it were given at the same time as castration, I am thinking it might help to reduce the urge to fight and mate, thereby allowing bonding earlier. It's such a shame I don't have a rabbit-savvy vet to suggest this to... it could be very useful in a number of situations.