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Bunny lost a patch of fur?

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Hello, I’ve noticed some of the fur on my bunny Blossoms ear is missing? I checked on her an hour before and it was fine. She isn’t scratching or seems irritated by it, the skin underneath isn’t flaking or looks red.



I’ve only recently had her and she’s only 9 weeks old. She’s really close to her sister Bluebell, and they have been together. There’s no signs of a fight, and both of them have always been really close and cuddly with eachother. Has anyone got any ideas why she would suddenly lose a patch of fur like this?
 

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As they get older, one will become the dominant Rabbit which might result in a scuffle or two. I would check them regularly to make sure they are both girls as they are very difficult to sex at this age. When they reach 5 or 6 months of age they can be spayed. I would keep an eye on that patch, it should grow back in time.
 
As they get older, one will become the dominant Rabbit which might result in a scuffle or two. I would check them regularly to make sure they are both girls as they are very difficult to sex at this age. When they reach 5 or 6 months of age they can be spayed. I would keep an eye on that patch, it should grow back in time.
Thank you, I have checked and they do both look like girls currently, but I will be cautious until they are a bit older. I’m planning on getting the spayed when they are old enough, they seem so close and spend most of the time cuddling each other. I’m really hoping it was maybe just they have been over grooming but will be watching them. Thank you for your reply
 
They are both very cute.
I agree they can be hard to determine gender. I got two girls that were actually boys. You may already know males do not have descended testicles until they are a few months old.
 
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