I've just picked up an adult rabbit. She was found in a field a year ago and was fully grown then. No microchip, so no clues there. She's obviously an adult, probably at least 2 years old, but not an OAP. I would like to narrow it down a bit. Are there any indicators for ageing a rabbit? I remember FHB mentioning the toes starting to go wonky around a certain age, but can't remember what that was.
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How do you tell the age of an adult rabbit?
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InspectorMorse
Wise Old Thumper
The Ungual phalanges of Rabbits aged about 6+ can tend to stick out a bit and the nail grows curling upwards
The skin of older Rabbits is also tougher, so for example you would notice you have to use more force to get a needle into the skin to give an injection.
The skin of older Rabbits is also tougher, so for example you would notice you have to use more force to get a needle into the skin to give an injection.
Bunny Buddy
Wise Old Thumper
That reminds me when I took in Scally, Ruth (vet) said one way of aging male rabbits is older ones have wrinkly scrotums. ... not applicable when aging a doe, of course but I felt the need to share
... the tough skin observation does tie in though.Thank you. Will see what everyone at vet says on Thurs. She must be at least 2 years old, based on the info I have.
Toes and nails are all nice and straight. Nails are a nice opaque white with no other colouring. Suggesting nearer 2 than 6?
No idea if she's neutered, either (suspect she may be with lack of reported hormonal behaviour - but will have to be checked anyway). Or what colour she is - suspect opal or lynx VM lionhead X.
Tough skin - I had 2 vaccinated yesterday (1 yr and 2 yr old). Has problems getting the needle into both of them, which I thought was odd.
Toes and nails are all nice and straight. Nails are a nice opaque white with no other colouring. Suggesting nearer 2 than 6?
No idea if she's neutered, either (suspect she may be with lack of reported hormonal behaviour - but will have to be checked anyway). Or what colour she is - suspect opal or lynx VM lionhead X.
Tough skin - I had 2 vaccinated yesterday (1 yr and 2 yr old). Has problems getting the needle into both of them, which I thought was odd.
