2007-01-02 06:41:13 · 15 answers · asked by hot blonde 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's not mean, it's fine to do that but make sure you support the back legs. If you just dangle a rabbit by its scruff, they can kick out and actually break their back. Seriously, their back legs are that strong.
2007-01-02 07:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about picking the rabbit up by the scruff of the neck (by the hide just behind the neck), then no, that is not mean. Picking a rabbit up by the scruff of the neck does not hurt the rabbit.
It is however not recommended to pick your rabbit up by the scruff of the neck if you plan on showing your rabbit, especially if that breed has a lot of points on fur. Over time, picking the rabbit up by the scruff of the neck can stretch the hide of the rabbit, making the rabbit appear to look fat by having loose fur around the neck.
2007-01-05 13:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not at all mean to pick a rabbit up by it's neck! I showed rabbit's when I was in high school and that is the way I was showed buy the vet and my ag. teacher's to pick them up. Just make sure you use the scruff of there neck. DON'T EVER PICK A RABBIT UP BY THEIR EARS!!!!
2007-01-02 15:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by jenpoesavon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually best not to pick up an adult rabbit by the scruff of the neck. When picking up rabbits it is best to secure their hind feet so they can't kick out and fall.
2007-01-03 12:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people will pick up their rabbit by their ears, but I think that not only is it mean to pick up a rabbit by his neck but also dangerous because just like humans, the neck is a very sensitive spot and can be fatal if something wrong with it. Let's see how you feel if someone lifted u by the neck. I would suggest using two hands and pick the rabbit up by his body/stomach and to curl him up in your arms. That way, the rabbit isn't hurt and he is in a comfortable position, like how you would hold a baby in your arms.
2007-01-02 14:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by ok_go_kid 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes. If you pick a rabbit by its ear you could almost kill the cute little rabbit.
2007-01-02 14:51:29 · answer #6 · answered by Chis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as you mean the scruff and that you use your other hand to support the rabbit's weight(under hind legs).
2007-01-02 15:14:30 · answer #7 · answered by kiera00 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope, its not mean to pick up any animal by its neck...in the wild that is how the mother would pick up and carry its babies, i have to carry my rabbit by the back of its neck or it will kick and sratch me
2007-01-02 14:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
As long as your grabing them by the extra skin thats how they are supose to be picked up
2007-01-02 14:46:29 · answer #9 · answered by China Nicole 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its whole neck? Yes
The scruff of its neck? No
2007-01-02 14:43:21 · answer #10 · answered by Rvn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋