I noticed yesterday both Porky and Shadow have sore hocks.they both still have a really good covering of fur on there feet but when you move it you can see them,I dont understand why though as in there pen in the shed they have vetbed and a duvet on the floor ,plus megazorb and hay in there litter tray which is cleaned out everyday,in there run in the garden they have hay all over the floor vetbed in there hutch and a few cardboard boxes to sit in
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Why sore hocks?
- Thread starter bluebunny
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Are you sure the hocks are sore?
Many Rabbits have a darker red circle of skin with what looks like a little whitish corn in the middle on the pointy bit of the hock.
I'll try and post a pic of a sore hock and a 'normal but reddish hock' later
Many Rabbits have a darker red circle of skin with what looks like a little whitish corn in the middle on the pointy bit of the hock.
I'll try and post a pic of a sore hock and a 'normal but reddish hock' later
abbymarysmokey
Wise Old Thumper
I've noticed that the circle Jane's referring to tends to get bigger as the rabbit gets older...day-to-day wear and tear I suppose. All of my oldies (aged 7+) have quite thickened calloused heels
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Yeh, my feet are the same :roll:
