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Moulting

Fluffybunny

Warren Scout
Hi guys - wasn't sure where to put this as it's not really a health issue but still need a bit of advice!
I've got 3 rabbits living outside (in the 'rabbit shed'!), 2 of whom are 8/9 years old now, but last year I got a new rabbit, Polo who is now 1.5 years. At first she was a house rabbit but got a little hormonal and decided she wanted to destroy everything! So in the height of summer (when we thought the night time temperature was the best for her) we moved her out into a 2 storey mansion in the rabbit shed.
The problem comes with her coat - the 2 old boys had the biggest moult around a month ago (and I'm still brushing their back ends, they've got a little 'skirt' going on) as did a few rabbits a friend owns, so I know the time has been and gone for moulting into their winter plumage! Polo on the other hand still has never moulted since we put her outside in July, and has a very thin 'house' coat still. Bit worried for her now since we're getting frosts and although they're in a shed I'm sure it will be dropping below freezing very shortly.
Is this dangerous for her? What can we do about it - if anything? Anyone else's rabbits not moulted yet?
Thanks for any suggestions.
 
I scrolled past your sig pic and thought at first glance those were bunny slippers - but they're real, fluffy little round babies. They are adorable :love: Cute overload.

Was also interested in the topic as had been wondering if indoor rabbits moult when the heating is put on for the winter.
 
I have no idea, sorry, however I'm so glad I read your post as scrolling down I saw your incredibly gorgeous trio! I thought they were hamsters or guinea pigs they're so small :shock: :oops: :lol:! Absolutely cute :love: I want one!! :lol:
 
She's a dwarf lop like the other 2 so not too thin coated! It's strange as she's never moulted since she was 8 weeks old, I was expecting a moult as soon as she was put outside but mid-November and it's starting to worry me! Does she need fetching back inside if she doesn't get her winter coat by the time it's dropping below freezing?
 
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