You have gone to the pet store or local farm and home supply store. Or just visited a fair and 'just had to have' a cute little bunny. What's next?

Most rabbit owners are good at their hobby or profession and will give you good advice. They won't direct you wrong because they want you to be happy with you new purchase. First off, you will be getting a rabbit that is between 2 and 3 months old. The seller should have the rabbits seperated and be able to tell you if they are a buck (male) or doe (female).

But in case that wasn't an alternative, you can try to tell the difference between the two.  The males of any breed of  mammal will have external genitalia, or testicles. Male rabbits also have no nipples. The female rabbit has nipples and if you try to tell the difference before they are 6 to 8 weeks old, it can be very tricky.  We just weaned 6 week old kits and we couldn't tell the difference between the male and females. It can be trial and error.

Neutering is the same for dogs, cats, and yes, rabbits.  If you don't neuter your pet, you will have a very pesky buddy.  Rabbits go through a period of adolescence, much like a human goes thru the teenage years.   They may suddenly start biting or decide they don't want to be touched or handled.  Or they have decided to chew on everything from the lamp cord or your favorite pillow.  Even worse knawing on the furniture or table and chair legs.  Or they will start digging into your favorite rug or the living room carpet. This is natural to them. There is a substance known as APPLE BITTERS which you can apply to the area that has been 'attacked' and the rabbits won't touch it again.   Take them out to the yard and let them romp if you live in the country. Or take them to the park.  They will soon associate outside with their 'business' and may even wait for you by the door.

Males (bucks) and females (does) become sexually mature at about 4 months.  The buck will start spraying urine, similar to a cat or dog, to mark his territory.  He also gets bored rather easily and will chew and knaw almost anything. Including electric cords, extension cords, t.v. and vcr/dvd player cords.

If you don't plan on breeding your female, and want to keep her happy before she gets to the breeding age, which for most breeds will be 4 months of age, have her spayed. There is less risk of uterine cancer, if she is spayed. 

Look for an understanding, reliable, small animal veteranarian to help you care for your rabbits,  in case of colds or infections.  And have a happy fun life with your bunny.