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Mini Lop Castration age/size

JessBun

JessBun

Mama Doe
As the title really. Given recent events I'm wondering if anyone can inform me of 'safest' age and size/weight of a mini lop buck to castrate?

Are there any extra risks I should be aware about to consider in relation to mini lops?

I'm aware it's an easier op on bucks than does, but I want to be as prepared as possible for the worst, this time.

Thank you. x
 
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JessBun said:
As the title really. Given recent events I'm wondering if anyone can inform me of 'safest' age and size/weight of a mini lop buck to castrate?

Are there any extra risks I should be aware about to consider in relation to mini lops?

I'm aware it's an easier op on bucks than does, but I want to be as prepared as possible for the worst, this time.

Thank you. x
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I'd just make sure you find a really rabbit savvy vet, they'll be able to advise etc. Maybe post your rough location on here asking for vet suggestions, that's how I found my vet :)

I don't know much but I think once their balls have dropped it can be done, which can be quite young, otherwise the op is more invasive. A good vet will be able to advise though.
 
Thank you Graciee.

We have super RWAF recommended vet down the road. Unfortunately they are not taking on new clients/neuters (at least when we last tried) so is the reason we went with the current vet.

Graciee said:
I'd just make sure you find a really rabbit savvy vet, they'll be able to advise etc. Maybe post your rough location on here asking for vet suggestions, that's how I found my vet :)

I don't know much but I think once their balls have dropped it can be done, which can be quite young, otherwise the op is more invasive. A good vet will be able to advise though.
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I would wait til the RWAF accredited Vet is taking on new clients again. Should happen by July I would think.

Bucks can be neutered as soon as their testes have descended, usually from 12 -14 weeks of age, as long as they weigh at least 1 kg and are in overall good health.
 
The last few Bucks I have had neutered have been 6 months old. They weren't very big babies so I wanted them to get a good size before castration. I have had younger males neutered but I would always wait until 6 months now unless the boy is behaving "badly".
 
I have just read your post re Oscar. If you are thinking of getting a new boy, it is not always possible to bond 2 boys successfully. Is there a Rescue near you which has a spayed girl waiting? Oscar would be much happier with a girl than a boy.
 
tonibun said:
I have just read your post re Oscar. If you are thinking of getting a new boy, it is not always possible to bond 2 boys successfully. Is there a Rescue near you which has a spayed girl waiting? Oscar would be much happier with a girl than a boy.
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The OP wants a specific breed unlikely to be found in Rescue
 
InspectorMorse said:
Bucks can be neutered as soon as their testes have descended, usually from 12 -14 weeks of age, as long as they weigh at least 1 kg and are in overall good health.
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Thank you Jane. He is roughly this age, but just under 1 kg (a healthy weight and has been vet checked, but he's a particular mini 'mini lop') so I wanted to be sure of weight as well.

There is conflicting advice where ever you read/speak to - from 7 months of age, to as you've pointed out 12-14 weeks. I was hoping you would post as trust your information.
 
tonibun said:
They weren't very big babies so I wanted them to get a good size before castration. I have had younger males neutered but I would always wait until 6 months now unless the boy is behaving "badly".
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That's the issue I'm having, he's a small bun. But I don't know if younger buns handle ops better (providing of course he's over minimum age and weight suitable for it).
 
JessBun said:
That's the issue I'm having, he's a small bun. But I don't know if younger buns handle ops better (providing of course he's over minimum age and weight suitable for it).
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In general the sooner a sexually mature buck is neutered the better. They usually bounce back really quickly. The procedure is far less invasive than a spay, so does not take as long and as long as both testes are descended the abdominal cavity is not opened at all.
 
My lionhead buck was neutered at 15 weeks. I acquired him at 13 weeks after he was bullied in a pet store and he had bites all over, including on his privates. He came home lethargic and not wanting to do much, though he started nibbling hay/greens before midnight. He got pain meds for 5-7 days and improved each day until he was back to his normal self.
 
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