stinky buck syndrome

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I have a year old buck who constantly sprays and loves his own filth. To the point he has a couple of pimples, one on his sheath and one above his eye. Which even if I could get him cleaned up enough those make him unshowable.... (it's not vd, been there done that) he's a decent buck, meets the sop but isn't great....
So debating on what to do with him. My does are on the large size and frankly I could use a smaller buck. I have tried to squeeze it but no luck. Maybe try a needle? Just Cull him as this is a flaw.
What would you do?
 

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I have never encountered this before. I am looking forward to hearing from some of the rabbit raisers on here.
 

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We had a buck that would spray and was very gross. We kept him as a breeder until he started to bit every time anyone stuck there hand in the cage. He went in the freezer.

Once he bit me thru my finger nail:somad he was dinner. :weee.

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We had a buck that would spray and was very gross. We kept him as a breeder until he started to bit every time anyone stuck there hand in the cage. He went in the freezer.

Once he bit me thru my finger nail:somad he was dinner. :weee.

@Bunnylady @Pastor Dave @samssimonsays .
attitude is very sweet, not an issue with this guy.
 
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If he produces to your standards, can you use some urine guards, or is he shooting up higher for the guards to block?
Is his cage up high, or down lower? I would put him lower. Can you put up with it?
I think it is a gut call you will have to make.
 

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He's already on the bottom with guards... anyways he's earned a reprieve. I had a trade set up to get a new buck but the bunnies are mostly does... So am getting another doe. Still might get a 3rd buck.... needing a smaller one. Going to see if I can get these pimples to drain and hope he doesn't get more.
 

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I'd say use him for a breeder and see what you get from him. I've had filthy bucks and if kept in wire bottomed cages with nothing to perch on they did much better. I had one buck that if he had anything in the cage hed pee in it and rub in it. I used feeders that hung on the outside with small openings in the bars for the dish to slip inside. Hay feeder on the outside of the door and a water bottle. This kept him clean enough for showing. He also had his cage higher from the tray because he'd pee with such force it would splash back up and cover him. Eventually he learned cleaner habbits. But it took a while.
 

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I have a year old buck who constantly sprays and loves his own filth. To the point he has a couple of pimples, one on his sheath and one above his eye. Which even if I could get him cleaned up enough those make him unshowable.... (it's not vd, been there done that) he's a decent buck, meets the sop but isn't great....
So debating on what to do with him. My does are on the large size and frankly I could use a smaller buck. I have tried to squeeze it but no luck. Maybe try a needle? Just Cull him as this is a flaw.
What would you do?
Consider spaying him if he's unsuitable for your breeding and showing needs. If he is friendly and tame consider rehoming as a pet
 

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Consider spaying him if he's unsuitable for your breeding and showing needs. If he is friendly and tame consider rehoming as a pet
Considering a rabbit neuter would be $80 ( or up!!!) Plus he probably would continue spraying... and I MIGHT get $30 as a pet.... seems like a losing endeavor. While I don't expect to make a ton of money on bunnies, I can't lose that amount.
In any case I have 2 more does bred to him, see if I continue to like his offspring enough to deal with his habits.
 

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