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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.

|l1= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology

|l1= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology#Sexing

|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.

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.

|l3= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology

|l3= Rabbit Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology#Pregnancy diagnosis

|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.

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