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Would neutering a doe reduce her burrowing instinct?

5 replies

RabbitsarenotHares · 06/05/2015 08:57

i know there are health benefits, but would a spay cut down on the burrowing instinct as well?

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Millie2013 · 06/05/2015 13:11

Yes it most likely would and if spayed, she could be bonded with another rabbit, which will make her happier all round?

FernieB · 06/05/2015 18:31

It should do. It'll also reduce any aggressive tendencies (unspayed does can be a bit vicious). And can make litter training easier.

Midori1999 · 06/05/2015 23:42

In short yes, but some rabbits do dog more than others regardless of neutering.

GinBunny · 06/05/2015 23:49

It should do, but it will also reduce her risk of uterine cancer from 95% at the age of 5 to zero. Do it for more than the burrowing instinct!

ToadsJustFellFromTheSky · 07/05/2015 15:46

It should do, yes. When my last girlie bunny was spayed it certainly calmed her down.

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