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How to tell if your new baby rabbit is a boy or a girl at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female

I got a new rabbit because my other one died and she or he is ten weeks old I haven't named him or her yet because I can't tell whether he or she is a boy or girl how do you find out when you can't tell if its a boy or a girl think she is a girl though

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2017

It can be quite difficult to an untrained eye with a rabbit that young, but is possible. It's best to have one person hold the bunny upside down and hold the back legs, so it can't kick. Once the bunny is calm, look for the penis (testicles will not be present) or vagina. Do a google image search of "how to sex a rabbit" to find good examples of the difference in anatomy. Below is a good link that explains how to look for the anatomy: http://www.wikihow.com/Determine-the-Sex-of-a-Rabbit

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