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Rex rabbits
- Thread starter rabbitdan
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My understanding is you need to keep them on a thick layer of somehting soft (not shavings or sawdust), make sure they don't get overweight and keep their nails trimmed because those things affect the way they carry their weight and how they sit.
Both mine have tiny bald spots (totally paranoid and I keep checking them
) but not sores. theres a good article in the newest RWA magazine on sore hocks - worth subscribing if you don't already.Hope that helps but somebody more knowledgeable will be able to help you more i think.
Good luck with the rexes - they are SOOO gorgeous
PS what colour?
I only got a couple of mini rexs just over a week ago, so I'm by no means an expert. But since Jack's Jane pointed out to me about bedding them on hay, I put enough down that when you press your hand on top of it you can feel it give way, and not feel the bottom of the hutch too easily.
I suppose in English it must be about an inch and a half to two inches deep.
Though I have noticed Cherry likes to scrap the hay up and lay on the bare newspaper :roll:
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
For us yes, but for them it tend to wear away the fur which is what protects the skin.
