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Belgian Hare

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Carole

Warren Scout
Anyone know much about them.

A colleague at work has just got a young one, not sure of the age, and I wondered if anyone on here has one, and is there anything special she needs to know about them.

I dont think she realised that the Belgian Hare is a breed of rabbit.

I have been a member here for a while now, and the members always come up with lots of useful information, which hopefully anyone who owns one of these will be able to pass information to me for me to pass on.

I have printed her off a list of foods, and told all the usual information about feeding lots of hay, clean fresh water etc., but just wondered if they need any other special care.

Many thanks

Carole
 
Hello :wave: They do have quite delicate bones so need VERY careful handling, and also they can get sore hocks like rexes do, because of their very long slender legs. I have vague recollections (might be wrong) that they can also be more prone to things like arthritis because of their bones. If I had a Belgian Hare I would definitely get it insured :wink:
 
Hi,

Thanks for the replies, I will tell her what you said about the insurance, I have both mine insured, and as she just has the one it is worth having it especially if they are prone to certain ailments.

Thanks again - Carole
 
Hi yes i breed hares to show, there a lovely breed to have so friendly. They are prone to arthrits at a younger age than youd think sometimes as early as 3-4 yrs old. A very deep bedding is required as someone said as there very low on hair cover on there feet. Because of there bone structure there more prone to breaks. But i wouldnt treat them any differently. They need a higher cage then most because there very tall.They like a lot of exercise. The trouble is if you give them a lot your running the risk of them hurting a leg if they binki around to much :lol:.There not fighters if they get ill,they will give up unlike some others that will fight for life. Do not let them get overweight either because this put increased pressure on there joints. Its true there not the type of rabbit that likes to be picked up because they carnt get comfortable. There a head stoke rabbit theyl sit for ages for that :lol: I know of a few people that have them as house rabbits and there good for indoors. The only thing would be dont if you have lamanate flooring . val
 
taylor v 109 said:
Hi yes i breed hares to show, there a lovely breed to have so friendly. They are prone to arthrits at a younger age than youd think sometimes as early as 3-4 yrs old. A very deep bedding is required as someone said as there very low on hair cover on there feet. Because of there bone structure there more prone to breaks. But i wouldnt treat them any differently. They need a higher cage then most because there very tall.They like a lot of exercise. The trouble is if you give them a lot your running the risk of them hurting a leg if they binki around to much :lol:.There not fighters if they get ill,they will give up unlike some others that will fight for life. Do not let them get overweight either because this put increased pressure on there joints. Its true there not the type of rabbit that likes to be picked up because they carnt get comfortable. There a head stoke rabbit theyl sit for ages for that :lol: I know of a few people that have them as house rabbits and there good for indoors. The only thing would be dont if you have lamanate flooring . val
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Belgian Hare piccie request!!....PLEASE :wink:

Janex
 
I love belgian hares! They're so elegant looking! I go to a breeder forum and a breeder on there had to have a mini lop raise one of her hares! Such a cute family photo!
 
Hi everyone I have got a Belgian Hare cross breed and I didn't know any of this so thanks for the info.

Lynda

p.s he is the grey and white one in the small pic on the left!
 
Hi Val,

Thank you so much for the information, I will pass all of this onto my friend. They sound absolutely lovely.

Thanks again, will let you all know how she/he is getting on. It is only young and she said it is quite friendly. (They are not sure of the sex, I have printed off some information from here so hopefully when I see her this week she will know!!).

If I could have got to her first before she went to this breeder I would have advised her to get a rescue bunny, as she doesnt really know anything about it sex/age etc., makes me mad when people breed them and dont pass on decent information.

Sorry rant over.

Thanks again

Carole
 
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CAN YOU SPOT MUM IN THE LAST ONE :lol: THEY HAVE BIG LITTERS. VAL
 
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