Thank you! Iām still not sure so it might take a while for me to make my decision because theyāre still fairly young theyāre going to be turning three months this week so I still have time to make my choice and Iāll look into it and see the risks of the procedures and all that!Of course! It's totally up to you, Jenessa! Your rabbits, your choice!I know you'll make the right decision.
Unspayed does have an average lifespan of 6-9 years. That's a long life.
Off topic but is it true unspayed does have a high chance of uterine cancer?
Experience and trustworthy breeders who have bred for years, even decades.
Do you breed bunnies and do you fix yours? Just wondering.
Yes, that is true.
Depends. I have a doe who is almost 7, has had a few litters of her own (is not spayed of course) and is as healthy as healthy can get! So really it just depends on the health and genetics of the doe.
I did breed buns, yes. But I'm "taking a break from breeding" for personal reasons. I have never fixed one of my bunnies. Never will.
So just anecdotal evidence. I am surprised though to hear that breeders are keeping 9 year old does. I would think they would retire and either cull or rehome them long before that.
Some they sell as retirees, sure. But others they have kept as personal pets that have lived long lives.
