Girl bunny double chin

[ilovemylittleman]

I know that’s not what it is. But I can’t find what it’s called.

anyway, are there some breeds that have it more than others? some that have it less?

[mrmac]

It is called a dewlap. Female rabbits have them-it is where they pull fur out of to make a nest. Male rabbits can get them but it usually means they are over weight. The dewlap size in females just depends on the individual rabbit, some are bigger than others.

[MooBunnay]

As far as my experience, I’ve seen quite a few Californians with dewlaps. My rhinelander also has a dewlap. I would assume its probably more prevalent in bunnies that were bred as meat rabbits since they gain weight faster, but that is just based on what I’ve seen. I think its so cute when Grace cleans her little dewlap

[wendyzski]

also I think that buns who are spayed younger tend to develop smaller ones.

I call them “bunny-cleavage”

[ilovemylittleman]

thanks! and lol wendyzki

[Monkeybun]

Monkey never got one. She’s too dainty for a dewlap

[RabbitPam]

mrmac, that’s cool. I didn’t know there was a corolation between a dewlap and nest building.

MonkeyBun, you just wait. In a few years Monkey will be rolling on her side on a chaise lounge, smothered in dewlap, saying “Moosie, fetch me another raisin.”

[Monkeybun]

And Moosie will be flopped on his side saying “Get it yourself, woman!” lol. He doesn’t move for ANYTHING when he’s flopped hehe

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