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help! my female is pulling my males fur out?

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rosie1994

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got rabbits they both 2 years old. they are brother and sister but the males neutered. the past 2 or 3 weeks my female has been pulling the males fur oput and left him with a bald patch on his face? any idea why shes doin this as im a bit worried? thanks
 
rosie1994 said:
got rabbits they both 2 years old. they are brother and sister but the males neutered. the past 2 or 3 weeks my female has been pulling the males fur oput and left him with a bald patch on his face? any idea why shes doin this as im a bit worried? thanks
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She is telling her mate she wants to be pregnant. It is quite normal. If she was neutered she wouldn't do this. It can be very frustrating for both of them; he cant give her what she wants and it causes stress especially at this time of the year.
 
I have a very similar problem, except both my male and female are neutured. I had to separate them as my boy was getting so bald. I have nothing to add unfortunately as I rebonded them and the problem continued. They are separated again now and I am going to rebond them again at the weekend and see if I have any luck. I will be watching this thread with interest :)
 
tonibun said:
She is telling her mate she wants to be pregnant. It is quite normal. If she was neutered she wouldn't do this. It can be very frustrating for both of them; he cant give her what she wants and it causes stress especially at this time of the year.
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It would be unusual for her to do it on his face for this reason. I would be more inclined to think that she knows something is wrong with him and wants to fix it.
 
rosie1994 said:
yeah on the sidev of his face under his eye
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I suspect he has a medical problem there (or has had, for example a small scab). A trip to the vets would be sensible for a full dental check and a full examination of his head.
 
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