Spay/Neuter

[FreezeNkody]

So wondering, If I get a new buns. What are the dangers of NOT fixing them.
I have 2 already that are fixed. I would prefer to have the new one fixed. What kind of issues am I going to run into?

 

[ldoerr]

There are many issues. With females they have a 85% chance of cancer if not fixed. With males it is mostly behavioral, but fixing does help prevent cancer in them (it is not as common as with females but still posible). Those are the 3 that stick out in my head right away. I am sure that others will post more reasons.

 

[agnesthelion]

I agree with Lauren!

Plus, not everyone is convinced of this but I am....I think theirnpee smells worse if they aren't fixed. It's minor but still something to consider.

Are you planning on bonding to make a trio? If so, because trios are so difficult anyway, fixing would be almost a necessity.

 

[Blue eyes]

If the worry, hassle and costs of neutering are a concern, you could consider getting a bun that is already fixed. The rabbits from rescues are usually already fixed. Both of my current buns were fixed when I got them. One was less than 1 year old. The other was 15 months.

 

[FreezeNkody]

There are many issues. With females they have a 85% chance of cancer if not fixed. With males it is mostly behavioral, but fixing does help prevent cancer in them (it is not as common as with females but still posible). Those are the 3 that stick out in my head right away. I am sure that others will post more reasons.

I kinda figured, I was inquiring about a Holland lop through a breeder. She wanted $10 for this girl, and I asked " is she fixed" and the lady replied "no, it is not required for a rabbit to be fixed" even though I kinda figured that rabbit could have the same exact problems as a dog or cat with cancer and such. So i'm glad you guys just confirmed what I was thinking.

 

[FreezeNkody]

If the worry, hassle and costs of neutering are a concern, you could consider getting a bun that is already fixed. The rabbits from rescues are usually already fixed. Both of my current buns were fixed when I got them. One was less than 1 year old. The other was 15 months.

I have been stalking humane societies lol

 

[LakeCondo]

Adoptapet.com & petfinder.com are good places to find what rescues/shelters in your area have rabbits available.

 

[Troller]

I kinda figured, I was inquiring about a Holland lop through a breeder. She wanted $10 for this girl, and I asked " is she fixed" and the lady replied "no, it is not required for a rabbit to be fixed" even though I kinda figured that rabbit could have the same exact problems as a dog or cat with cancer and such. So i'm glad you guys just confirmed what I was thinking.

In a breeders mind that's true, particularly for males. I have an unneutered rabbit (until Friday) and at nine months there is none of the troubling behavior that I've read other hormonal rabbits exhibit. The breeder knew her rabbits well and he behaved just like she said he would. Still, we're fixing Conan because my wife feels more comfortable with it and since I'm on the fence I defer to her.

 

[mochajoe]

Spaying and neutering eliminates hormonal issues as well as health issues previously mentioned. We just lost our beloved mini lop Carrot to testicular cancer a couple months ago. He was my daughter's show bunny....he was older when he stopped showing...he was a super sweet boy and at his older age...I declined subjecting him to surgery. If I had known a few years ago about Rabbits Online...and what I know now....I would have had Carrot fixed and we might still have him with us. That said, I will ALWAYS have any bunny I own spayed or neutered! And of course as Bob Barker always said "Have your pets spayed or neutered" Many of us who have rescued animals....know how many unwanted, homeless ones there are out there!