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To cut or not to cut...

drboo

Mama Doe
...that is the question :D. My pair of long-haired buns Jack and Taz are due their haircut. They live outside in a shed, and I like to keep their hair very short for hygiene and comfort reasons, especially during the summer. Will they suffer if I cut it as short in this weather? They have the door to their shed open during the day, and closed at night. Thanks :wave:
 
Hmmm, can you just groom them regularly instead of trimming them during the winter? I know I'm freezing at the moment, and I've got the heating on!
 
Hi, thanks for your reply. I do brush/comb them everyday when they have abit of growth, as Taz is a cashmere and Jack is just a fluffmonster. However, they get matts so easily, especially Jack :(. I cut them short for comfort and hygiene reasons, and they have their bottoms and tummys shaved at the groomers, especially as Taz has a sensitive tummy. I shall have a good think :wave:
 
Rabbits develop nice warm coats in the winter to keep them warm so i personally wouldn't cut them, but if they get matt you cant just cut that out, i suppose a little scruffiness wouldn't matter as long as they're warm :)
 
Aaaaaw the gorgeous Taz and Jack:love:. I personally wouldn't cut as they have built their coat up as a defense for the cold weather. You could just give their bottom area a regular trim and maybe the length to belly level to keep them clean in the more important areas and if needs be use a snuggle safe until it starts to get warmer again.
 
Aaaaaw the gorgeous Taz and Jack:love:.

Hi Lynne, Jack and Taz are blushing and say "Thank you" :wave:.

I think I will refrain from a big cut, and just keep bottoms and tummies short. Hopefully a good brush everyday should keep matts at bay, and any pesky ones will be cut out. Thanks for all the replies :wave:
 
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