07-11-2006, 10:41 AM
Hi, 2 of my 3 rabbits have this big pudge, or beard under their chin. What is it? Caused it? and will it go away. It\'s like they have their own built in pillow.
07-11-2006, 10:41 AM
07-11-2006, 11:00 AM
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07-11-2006, 12:23 PM
The \"neck roll\" is called a dewlap. It is much more pronounced in does. It is normal, so it won\'t be going away. Most breeds have a dewlap to some degree, but in a few it is a disqualification for the breed: Dwarf Hotot, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Silver, and Tan.
Charlcie Gill
Zodiac Rabbitry
Astoria, OR
http://www.zodiacsatins.com
Charlcie Gill
Zodiac Rabbitry
Astoria, OR
http://www.zodiacsatins.com
07-11-2006, 08:08 PM
Whew, thanks. I\'m glad to hear it is nothing serious. We went away for the weekend so I got self dispensing feeder and a couple extra water bottles and alphfa cubes. The one rabbit (which is a 1 year old) she had it before we left and the other, she is almost a year old had it when we came back. I thought it was a result of overeating and the third bunny is only 8 months old and she has yet to develope one. Here I invisioned all this food stored in that neck roll for secret snacking later!