she is only 14 weeks old and eats and drinks well and gets attention and she now has bold patches either side can anyone help me please xxxx
2006-10-07 10:26:38 · 13 answers · asked by mummy of 2 boys and a princess x 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i only bought her 6 weeks ago and i clean her hutch evey other day i will take her to vets monday aww my poor rabbit
2006-10-07 10:40:54 · update #1
Okay, my rabbit used to do this. If the fur she pulls out is all placed in a neat little pile and she sleeps on it, then this is natural nesting behaviour. Rabbits do not have to be pregnant to do this,
Spaying may be an option but before this inspect her skin beneath the fur to make sure there is not a skin problem. If she is happy and eating it is unlikely to be serious. Spaying should stop this. See how she goes over the next week or so.
2006-10-08 10:53:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female rabbits pull fur from their chest to build a nest, not their sides. It sounds like she's stressed, although it could be mites. Have the vet check her out to be on the safe side.
Make sure she has somewhere she can hide away when she doesn't want attention. Don't leave her in an open cage all day. And teach your don that she's not a toy.
She may need another rabbit for company, so get the vet to sex her.
2006-10-07 10:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Females pull out their fur to make a nest when they're in season. My rabbit also moults twice a year and can get a bit scruffy while the old coat is coming out. She shouldn't be bald though, best to get the vet to check her skin, she might need a bath.
2006-10-07 22:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have a false pregnancy. Rabbits pull out their fur to nest if they are pregnant and its not uncommon for them to do this if they have a false pregnancy. I would take her to vets to be sure though.
2006-10-08 22:15:56 · answer #4 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is stressed out and needs to see a vet, spend more time with her and make her feel loved and see a vet. Guess that means you'll have to give Yahoo! Answers a rest.
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2006-10-07 10:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by Spreading The Word 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems she is building a nest, if you haven't a buck she is having a false pregnacy.
Give her some clean hay.
2006-10-07 10:29:37 · answer #6 · answered by tucksie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she is an outdoor rabit chek she hasent got fleas or it could be she has a skin condition get her checked by the vet i would and if ure sn dosent get her out that often it could be stress
2006-10-07 23:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by hfbdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like she is nesting. Do youkeep her with other rabbits or have you recently brought.
2006-10-07 10:38:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a rabbit who did this when she was stressed. We only had her 2 years, she died of a brain aneurysm. :(
2006-10-07 10:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possibly she is getting over-fed or stressed, make sure you aren't giving her too much attention
2006-10-07 10:34:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋