Beau Belle
Mama Doe
So, a couple of times I've seen my little Bertie sat by himself, looking sad. I don't know wether I should be worried?
He's a lionhead, just under 1 year old. He is neutered and lives with his sister (actual sister, born at the same time) who is spayed. They are outside buns, with free access to their hutch and a play hutch during the day (it's a safe area - sort of built-in enclosure) and they're in their hutch from around 10pm - 7.30am (they are used to this, and no problems "going to bed").
They both have good appetites, and what goes in comes out in big piles... I have never seen any soft poos from either of them.
Bertie goes on play dates with our other two buns, Cookie and Poppet, which works well. His sister is aggressive with Cookie, so she's kept well away during these times.
He grooms his sister, and she grooms him (I'd say she's the dominant one), and we've never seen any aggressive behaviour towards him after he's been on a date.
Last night and earlier this evening, Bertie was sat by himself (not hiding, but not with his sister) with his ears folded back, looking sad. We let him have a few minutes with Cookie, which perked him up.
My OH is under strict orders to pay attention to what Bertie eats and the size of his poo's tomorrow, in case there is an issue. BUT - my question: am I making a mountain out of a molehill? Can they sometimes be affected by the weather? (It's his first winter). I feel worried but I don't know if I should be...
Thanks x
He's a lionhead, just under 1 year old. He is neutered and lives with his sister (actual sister, born at the same time) who is spayed. They are outside buns, with free access to their hutch and a play hutch during the day (it's a safe area - sort of built-in enclosure) and they're in their hutch from around 10pm - 7.30am (they are used to this, and no problems "going to bed").
They both have good appetites, and what goes in comes out in big piles... I have never seen any soft poos from either of them.
Bertie goes on play dates with our other two buns, Cookie and Poppet, which works well. His sister is aggressive with Cookie, so she's kept well away during these times.
He grooms his sister, and she grooms him (I'd say she's the dominant one), and we've never seen any aggressive behaviour towards him after he's been on a date.
Last night and earlier this evening, Bertie was sat by himself (not hiding, but not with his sister) with his ears folded back, looking sad. We let him have a few minutes with Cookie, which perked him up.
My OH is under strict orders to pay attention to what Bertie eats and the size of his poo's tomorrow, in case there is an issue. BUT - my question: am I making a mountain out of a molehill? Can they sometimes be affected by the weather? (It's his first winter). I feel worried but I don't know if I should be...
Thanks x
