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In sexually mature males, the scrotal sacs may be seen lateral to the perineum. Male rabbits can retract the testicles into the inguinal canal making sex determination more difficult.

In sexually mature males, the scrotal sacs may be seen lateral to the perineum. Male rabbits can retract the testicles into the inguinal canal making sex determination more difficult.

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|l1= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology

|q2= What is the gestation period of the rabbit?

|q2= What is the gestation period of the rabbit?

|a2= Twenty-nine to 35 days, with a litter size ranging from 4 to 12.

|a2= Twenty-nine to 35 days, with a litter size ranging from 4 to 12.

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|l2= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology#Gestation

|q3= How soon can the doe be palpated for pregnancy?

|q3= How soon can the doe be palpated for pregnancy?

|a3= Fetuses can be palpated as early as 10 days postbreeding. At this stage they can be felt as masses approximately 1–1.5 cm in diameter located in the caudal ventral abdomen.

|a3= Fetuses can be palpated as early as 10 days postbreeding. At this stage they can be felt as masses approximately 1–1.5 cm in diameter located in the caudal ventral abdomen.

At 18 days postbreeding, the fetuses are approximately 2.5–3 cm in length.

At 18 days postbreeding, the fetuses are approximately 2.5–3 cm in length.

Palpation must be gentle to avoid damage to the fetuses. If necessary, use radiography or ultrasonography after 21 days to determine pregnancy.

Palpation must be gentle to avoid damage to the fetuses. If necessary, use radiography or ultrasonography after 21 days to determine pregnancy.

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|l3= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology

|q4= How should you cage a breeding pair of rabbits?

|q4= How should you cage a breeding pair of rabbits?

|a4= Does are territorial and may kill a new rabbit introduced into the cage. For this reason, it is important to bring the doe to the buck’s cage for breeding. If the doe does not accept the buck within a few minutes and fighting occurs, separate them.

|a4= Does are territorial and may kill a new rabbit introduced into the cage. For this reason, it is important to bring the doe to the buck’s cage for breeding. If the doe does not accept the buck within a few minutes and fighting occurs, separate them.

Introduce them again at 12–24 hour intervals until one to two successful matings have occurred.

Introduce them again at 12–24 hour intervals until one to two successful matings have occurred.

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|l4= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology

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