Pipkin the three-legged + splayed bunny

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- 01/09/2019 at 3:08 PM
  bubbypigs
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  I work on a farm that raises bunnies. About six weeks ago, someone accidentally let a cat in to the indoor runs we keep the adults in. Apparently a momma had just spat babies onto the ground, so Mr. Cat steals one for himself. Baby was saved, but his back right leg wasn’t. Now at 6 weeks old, this baby bun, who I named Pipkin, also is displaying a splayed front right leg, which I assume he had been using to keep himself balanced in the first place.
  
  Just today I took him from my farm and to a bunny rescue in my area, as I felt since he is so special, he would benefit more from a loving home environment. The rescue took him to a vet immediately to check on his condition, but I haven’t heard anything back from them yet. I guess what I’m really getting to is if anyone knows of bunnies thriving with both a splayed AND amputated leg? I’m just so worried about the little munchkin. I would have kept him myself if it weren’t for I have 4 guinea pigs already.
  
  Here is a video of him.
  
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVHBChaPW_JrpSKWa61RrA4VzYHFgXDs/view?usp=drivesdk
- 01/10/2019 at 7:31 AM
  Asriel and Bombur
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  It almost looks like he’s using that front right leg to help him and compensate for not having his back right leg. But that’s just a guess and what it looks like to me.
  
  I totally would take the little guy!
- 01/10/2019 at 9:15 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Oh, my heart! So adorable. And nothing seems to be stopping him!
  As he is still young, they can possible correct that splayed leg in the front. That can be done without surgery. It would help with his posture over the longer term.
  
  Rabbits cope very well with amputated limbs. Ive seen (online) rescues that have living with splayed limbs also, but there certainly can be complications. With the altered posture, they might not empty bladder as effectively, so are prone to infections or sediment build up.
  Also, if they are fully on their belly, it can tax the internal organs due to the constant pressure. Usually in those cases. they don’t live as long lives.
  
  I think things look a lot more positive for this little one. I hope you hear back from the rescue soon. {{{Pipkin}}}
- 01/10/2019 at 9:34 PM
  bubbypigs
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  I heard back from the rescue that the vet said poor Pipkin also has ringworm. It’s gonna be a tough journey ahead for him.
- 01/10/2019 at 9:37 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Ah. Well that can be stubborn, but treatable!! I meant to say before, thank you for rescuing the little guy.
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