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Possibly daft moulting question

J&R

J&R

Mama Doe
Fiver has starting moulting over the past couple of days and seems a bit subdued, not ill or in pain just not quite himself. Eating and pooing as normal.
I know my chickens get like that when they are moulting, do rabbits too? Or should I take him for a check up?
 
No idea, my indoor rabbits are currently beginning a bit of a moult .. makes me sneeze a lot! doesn't seem to bother them but they're lazy anyway.
 
Ok, I don't want to stress him with an unnecessary trip to the vets so perhaps just keep an eye on him
 
Harry used to be a bit subdued when he moulted, so keep it can happen but yes keep a very close eye on him.

Watch out too for him ingesting too much fur- Harry used to get the poos that were laced together with fur and there was always the risk his guts would slow.
 
Yeh, mine get quiet when moulting - especially fluffy Tia - I was told (can't remember where or who) that it can make them feel a bit 'fluey'.... as long as they're eating drinking and pooing i wouldn't stress with a vet visit x
 
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