Fuzzy lop question

[naturestee]

Does anyone know much about fuzzy lops? When they get their adult coat, is it usually easier to care for than their baby fur? Does diet have anything to do with the texture of the fur?

Also, when do their ears lop? Last week her ears were more like helicopters, now they're fully down. Her last owner had her for a month and I'm scared at how young she must have been. She's tiny, maybe 1-1.5 lbs.

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=37285&forum_id=7

Any articles on grooming fuzzy lops, etc would be very appreciated. Right now she's half-shaved, soon to be fully shaved because of how very very matted she is.

 

[RAL Rabbitry]

A friend of mine raises them and said that the adult fur is much easier to take care of than the junior fur. It is not as fine and usually only requires brushing once a week.

The ears usually lop at about 8-10 weeks sometimes a little longer in the winter.

Roger

 

[pamnock]

It's also possible that's a fuzzy Holland. The soft coats can be a nightmare. (Remember Sebastian?) Hard to say - but be prepared, the rabbit may have a soft coat that matts at the skin and is very difficult to care for.

Proper adult coats "should" be easy care, but this is not always the case.

Diet won't help coat texture. More guard hairs make the coat easier to care for.

Pam

 

[naturestee]

Thanks!

I had estimated her at no more than 10 weeks last week when she came in, so it looks like my guess was good.

And yeah Pam, I just kept thinking of Sebbie and Toby and Shadow. Now I know why they had to get them clipped. Myheart was comparing the bun's fur to a poorly bred poodle's fur in texture- a fuzzy mat fest. I wonder if Raz or Snuggys Mom would like another furry bun? LOL

Crossing my fingers that her adult fur will be nicer...

 

[clevername]

I think clipping her back was a good move. Its just a lot of work to keep a baby's coat mat-free and not a lot of pay off unless you plan to show it as a junior.

Some rabbits mat more than others but fortunately most grow into coats that are more manageable.

 

[Aina]

Skyes coat was horrible when she was young. I got her at about 6 weeks of age weighing less than a pound and she was matted but if I tried to brush her hair it all came out. Now it is a lot more manageble except I am still having problems with her dewlap. Aside from that she is pretty easy grooming wise, though I do have lots of fur flying around when she is molting.