Rabbit making bald spot!

GoateeMcfee

Ridin' The Range
Joined
Mar 24, 2021
Messages
28
Reaction score
32
Points
56
Location
Washington
Hello! I am relatively new to rabbits and they are only for pets (they are not mine but my family member's). Anyways, she has two male rabbits, a rex and a lionhead/rex mix (very fluffy!). Obviously, they like to hump each other quite a bit (not sure how to say this in a more subtle way). It has all been fine, no injuries and such and still not, but now the lionhead is getting a bald patch where the other rabbit holds on to his fur with his teeth. I can see bite marks as well. I have separated them into separate hutches (I have a spare chicken tractor for broody hens, but my current broody won't sit on eggs in a different coop😐). I am just wondering if there is anything I can do in order to reunite them without one hurting the other. They aren't fixed but would neutering them help? Thank you!
 

Grizzlyhackle

True BYH Addict
Joined
Nov 26, 2020
Messages
589
Reaction score
1,205
Points
223
Location
Salisbury Maryland
I have a dutch buck that's neutered. He was confused and kept trying my arm. Settled him down. Champagne buck was fixed, he was grouchy before and after. I keep all of mine separate to avoid fighting or getting harassed. Vet says they'll both live longer. I don't know for certain. I would do the cheapest option.
 

GoateeMcfee

Ridin' The Range
Joined
Mar 24, 2021
Messages
28
Reaction score
32
Points
56
Location
Washington
I have a dutch buck that's neutered. He was confused and kept trying my arm. Settled him down. Champagne buck was fixed, he was grouchy before and after. I keep all of mine separate to avoid fighting or getting harassed. Vet says they'll both live longer. I don't know for certain. I would do the cheapest option.
thank you!
 
Top