Weird patch of fur on head??
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Looks to me like he started his first molt! That looks like a molt line to me!
I'm sure the others can weigh in as well, but this is super-normal. Just make sure to brush him a lot to help remove the molting hair, so he doesn't ingest too much. You can also just use a wet hand when you pet him!
Here's a link to the best comb I've found to help with molting:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZXF81G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your little one is growing up! ☺
I'm sure the others can weigh in as well, but this is super-normal. Just make sure to brush him a lot to help remove the molting hair, so he doesn't ingest too much. You can also just use a wet hand when you pet him!
Here's a link to the best comb I've found to help with molting:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZXF81G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your little one is growing up! ☺
Just another note: Sir Lawrence is a lionhead boy, so he's got long hair around his neck (a mane) and around his backside (his skirt). His first few molts were very awkward! 
He didn't really know how to deal with it, and there was hair EVERYWHERE. His coat and colors would change each time. Eventually, the molts got less and less drastic, and now he still visibly molts, but its not as drastic.
So don't be worried if Arlo's coat changes or his color changes, it's all part of the process!
Oh, and another tip that worked great for Lawrence (but not to much for Lucas) is to use a lint roller to help remove some of the molted hair. It can be scary for them, but it gently gets A LOT of the hair off. You just have to see how the bun reacts!
He didn't really know how to deal with it, and there was hair EVERYWHERE. His coat and colors would change each time. Eventually, the molts got less and less drastic, and now he still visibly molts, but its not as drastic.So don't be worried if Arlo's coat changes or his color changes, it's all part of the process!
Oh, and another tip that worked great for Lawrence (but not to much for Lucas) is to use a lint roller to help remove some of the molted hair. It can be scary for them, but it gently gets A LOT of the hair off. You just have to see how the bun reacts!
Mariam+Theo
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Not a stupid rabbit question! He is just molting! Just like @SirLawrence said, brush him a lot to keep him from ingesting too much fur. I do not have the brush SirLawrence linked because it doesn't work well on Rex fur, but I have also heard it is amazing on other rabbits. I have so many brushes since Rex fur is one of a kind, so if you need any brush recommendations let me know.
Arloismybunny
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Ahhh thank you all so much! I was worried lol.
We're here to help. Shen is going through his first molt as well. His undercoat is coming out so I pluck him as often as I can when he lets me. You should try the same if you can't get Arlo to let you brush him.
Ruby's having her first molt as well. That's the same comb I use for her and so far she's letting me comb her every day. @SirLawrence ... "Skirt" hehehe
eskaisbell
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My little Honey just got these lines on her head too and they're a different color
- so I'm glad you asked the question cuz I wasn't sure what was going on either!
- so I'm glad you asked the question cuz I wasn't sure what was going on either!
Arloismybunny
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Omg she’s so cuteeeeee!! Unfortunately Arlo won’t let me pick him up even if I need to
Try laying on the floor with Arlo and brushing him while laying at his level. Also bring treats. It worked for me. Wouldn't hurt for you to try it.
eskaisbell
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She's not a huge fan of it. Mostly because my kids are little jerks 
She's really sweet with me if they're not around. Trying to figure out how to do free roam with toddlers is going to be interesting.
She's really sweet with me if they're not around. Trying to figure out how to do free roam with toddlers is going to be interesting.
