How to Identify a Rabbit's Gender

You can sometimes identify the gender of older rabbits by simply looking at their features and characteristics. Bucks have a blocky head and body compared to a doe of the same breed. Larger breeds sometimes develop a fold of skin under their chins called a dewlap. To make sure of the sex of the rabbit you are buying, follow the steps below.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Long-sleeved Shirts
• Rabbit Bottle Waterers
• Rabbit Cages

1. Wear a long-sleeved shirt. Rabbit's nails are sharp, and rabbits may scratch when they are excited or upset.
2. Place one hand loosely on the rabbit's neck and upper shoulder area.
3. Place the other hand under the rabbit and rotate it into the crook of your arm.
4. Hold the rabbit's head slightly lower than its body.
5. Use forefinger and middle finger to press down the vent area. The vent area is just in front of the anus. A doe will have a slit running up and down. A buck will have a pinkish tube with a pointed end.

Tips & Warnings

• Very young rabbits are harder to sex. The younger bucks will have a whitish tube with a pointed end.