i have 3 rabbits and two of them have recently developed pouch like things under their neck does any one know what it is or could be thanks
2007-02-03 04:41:35 · 11 answers · asked by likkle 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
SRRY to tell every one but they r wrong! WRONG WRONG WRONG!!! well most of ya anyways...it's a dewlap. and only females get it. they start growing once they are 6 months. they don't have to be prgent to have one. they get one anyways....well they r soppose to. i had one female who never grew one. don't know what happen she just nevr got one. anyways the point is that it's an extra flap of skin for the female to use to pull out fur for her babies nest when she becomes pregent. and no u can't get rid of it. it's part of the rabbit.
hope i could help you.
2007-02-03 13:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by wonderbunny22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female rabbits generally do develop fat lumps under their chin. It is commonly seen with females. I guess it's like women storing fat on their hips! There isnt a need to worry too much, what you could do is ensure you feed them a balanced diet and allow them to have plenty pf exercise. If they're outdoor rabbits they will not wonder too far as there's more than one they will tend to stick to near their hutches. If you garden is enclosed you could let them loose. Or another idea would be to get some chicken wire and some canes (used for bean sprouts) and make a temporary run that can be easily moved around on grass. However, you should do this when you are in as you will still need to keep an eye on them and ensure that no dogs can get into the garden. The sort of foods you can give are veg, they love carrots that have their tops on, accompany greens with some dry such as toast. Also rabbits like porridge oats this will often make a nice warm treat in the colder weather. Rabbits also love fruit tree branches/ twigs. If you have one or know where there is one take some secateurs and cut bits off, this will keep their teeth down. A hay net is a good idea too so they don't mess on their hay. Have fun with them all they are loads of fun and get friendlier as they get older!
2007-02-03 14:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are female that means they could be pregnant. They pull fur off of pouch under their necks to make a nest for their babies. If they are male, it is probably just fat. Pouches under a developing rabbit are normal. If the rabbits are stil babies it will grow bigger. You will have quite a few babies if you don't spay your females if they are with a male. They can have babies every 4 months or so. I have 4 rabbits, two in each cage that are fixed. You should also protect their feet by not letting the wire (if you have a cage with a wire bottom) dig into their feet. Put down a blanket or something thick. Also, fruits like bananas and strawberries and vegtables like carrots are treats, not food. If you give them too many berries and thnigs like that, they will become fat. On the other hand, feeding them carrot TOPS and lettuce and kahl are good for them and we give ours 2 meals of greens a day. They also need hay. Rabbits can litter box train themselves. Also, its best to keep them inside, raccoons, opossums, and cats can scare them to death and if they don't, the can rip their skin right off of them. If you rabbits have a mate or a friend, you can't seperate them for a long period of time. Eventually they will die of depression. So, if one rabbit dies and he or she had a friend, his or her friend will die. Rabbits like to play outside, but once it is about 5:00 pm, misquitoes come out and they can kill your rabbit. I don't know if you needed all this info but, I hope it helps! Bye.
P.S. Treats give them the runs, and if they eat poop that looks like a bunch of grapes, thats fine. =P
2007-02-03 12:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by KS 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is completely normal it is just neck hair i have rabbits and both of them have this pouch like thing under their necks so don't worry if anything it is keeping them warm
2007-02-03 12:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like it could be a case of an over weight bunny rabbit or two. Try reducing their protein intake. Are they on 18% pellets? If you are feeding them treats, don't give them too much and let them run, bunnies have to run free for about 3 hours a day, or they'll get fat. Take them to the vet and have them weighed and get them a regular check up at the vet. Good luck!
2007-02-03 12:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica S 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like it could be a case of an over weight bunny rabbit
2007-02-03 18:14:50 · answer #6 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it cud be that ur rabbits are just gettin fat and have developed double chins! haha
nah they might just have more fur becus its winter and they need to stay warmer
2007-02-03 12:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is where they store excess fat, it wont do them any harm but if you dont want it to get bigger try feeding them less often!!! ie once a day,
dont worry about it though as its not serious
2007-02-03 14:14:40 · answer #8 · answered by Viki H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you have two females.This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about as they can get quite large.
2007-02-03 15:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this means they are does, and they are called dewlaps.......most female rabbits have them.
2007-02-03 16:49:39 · answer #10 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋