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Health problems in Rex Bunnies

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Just wondering if people can tell me any health/behaviour problems that are specifically shown in Rex Bunnies. My friend is writing an article on Rex animals and has asked me for a bit about Bunnies. Thank you :wave:

I know that hock problems are fairly common.
 
In my experience :

Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks)

Cardiomyopathy (Usually as a result of intensive line breeding)

Poor Eyesight -Orange Rexes

GI Tract problems
 
In my experience :

Ulcerative Pododermatitis (Sore Hocks)

Cardiomyopathy (Usually as a result of intensive line breeding)

Poor Eyesight -Orange Rexes

GI Tract problems

Great thanks. If you know of any good articles/evidence to back this up that would help too thanks.
 
You mentioned behaviour traits - they can literally throw themselves down at a full stretch to bask in the sun. I know this as mine do it regularly. It's not graceful at all :lol:
 
Both my vet and Alice at Windwhistle Warren mentioned they can be more high-strung and aggressive than other breeds. My vet in particular said that unneutered rexes are commonly aggressive both to humans and other rabbits.
 
Both my vet and Alice at Windwhistle Warren mentioned they can be more high-strung and aggressive than other breeds. My vet in particular said that unneutered rexes are commonly aggressive both to humans and other rabbits.

Now I did hear that this was the case before which really surprised me as both of mine are the most lovely bunnies you could ever want.
 
My rex bunnies are very relaxed bunnies. Molly will let you do anything to her (although a lifetime of being on meds and handled very regularly is probably the reason for that), and Milly is also comfortable in being handled too. They have never bitten me (although Molly can pretend-nip, only because she's a bit territorial of her hutch) and always hop over and chin-rub your hand when you go near the hutch/run. I haven't really had experience of other breeds, but I have found rexes to be very lively, active bunnies that love to eat, and also flop out and relax in the sun.
 
My Raymond can be a little territorial of his hutch, but thats it as far as aggression goes.
Rudolph is the most gentle rabbits ive had! :)
 
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