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- 01/07/2011 at 12:24 PM
  AlicePalace
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  Ive noticed that recently my youngest bun pip has been pulling out a lot of his hair from his chest and top of his back legs. He is currently on his own as my other rabbit hasnt been spayed. i would get it done but she needs her front teeth removed aswell which is costing me £250 for both so ive been saving up. please tell me this isnt a sign of being on his own and going insane
- 01/07/2011 at 12:39 PM
  Sarita
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  Sounds like puberty to me – hormones.
- 01/07/2011 at 12:46 PM
  AlicePalace
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  he has been snipped about 2 months ago, would he still get hormones that make him wanna pull his hair out?
- 01/07/2011 at 12:49 PM
  Sarita
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  Have you actually seen him pulling it? Could it be he is just shedding?
- 01/07/2011 at 12:51 PM
  AlicePalace
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  Yeah he does it quite alot when hes in his hutch, he doesnt do it so much when hes out
- 01/07/2011 at 12:55 PM
  Sarita
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  Wonder if it’s stress or boredom.
- 01/07/2011 at 1:20 PM
  LoveChaCha
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  Sarita is right, it could be from lack of stimulation/toys.
  
  I read in the annual rabbits mag last night that rabbits, boy or female, unfixed or fixed wil pull fur out if they are bored. Have you given him like a newspaper or phonebook to shred?
- 01/07/2011 at 2:11 PM
  AlicePalace
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  He has alot of toys to play with, and i do see him play with these toys alot he espesically loves his ball with treats inside. ive wondered if its coz hes lonley?
- 01/07/2011 at 2:32 PM
  LoveChaCha
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  it could be. does he play with the toys lots? i know rabbits can sometimes have difference preferences.
- 01/07/2011 at 4:53 PM
  jerseygirl
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  If you are planning on bonding him with the girl you could give him a stunt bunny (plushie toy rabbit) for now. It can come in useful when you begin bonding to transfer between them and get them used to each others smell. It migh prove enough of a distraction for him currently.
  
  Has he had any health issues in the past?
- 01/08/2011 at 1:33 AM
  AlicePalace
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  Yeah he likes his toys, he does play with them for a long time. Nope there has been no health issues in the past.
  Thats a good idea to get him a toy rabbit i will have to try and find one
- 01/08/2011 at 4:22 PM
  FluffyBunny
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  Try to get a toy bunny that’s specifically made for pets (no plastic eyes, tags, etc.).
- 01/09/2011 at 10:40 AM
  AlicePalace
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  I took pip to the vets today and they think its a case of mites as he has a few scratches on himself, so ive got some medication for him hopefully his fur will start to grow back
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