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This might be a silly question but I am new to the world of rexs :oops:. My mini rex Albert had his first day free ranging today and went back into the shed quite happily with the others. They all had slightly muddy feet afterwards and the Dutch have always been fine I'm just wondering if I need to wash and dry Alberts feet up for him each time or should I just keep an eye on him and make sure he doesnt get sore?
 
Washing his feet daily will be more likely to cause problems than prevent them. He should be able to groom himself clean and once the mud has dried it'll come off on his hay/straw bedding :)
 
Thanks Jane I thought I might be worrying too much I've read so much on here about sore rexy feet I just want to stop any problems before they start :)
 
webbkath said:
Thanks Jane I thought I might be worrying too much I've read so much on here about sore rexy feet I just want to stop any problems before they start :)
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Alot of the Rex Hock problems are genetic in origin. Whilst you can prevent some Rexes developing it you cant do as much about those with a genetic predisposition. If kept on a suitable substrate such as very thick soft hay and grass a Rex who has not developed hock hairloss by about 12 months of age should not be too badly effected. Mini Rexes do better than standard Rexes as they have a lower body weight :)
 
I have a rex the problems with them is as you can see they have diff fur to other buns its very soft/dense so it easy for feet to get sore as the fur isnt strong enough to protect them (norm bun fur would protect feet)
Best thing to do is leave them alone but if you notice any feet problems then get to vet (winston was left in his own wee which made his very sore they will never get better now as he saw a vet too late) he has to take med every day now. Best ground is soft mud and grass this will stop his feet from developing problems in first place.
 
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