Molting is when a rabbit looses its coat (shedding) and grows a new coat, this is also known as �blowing their coat�. a molt can last from 2 to 6 weeks, or more, it varies from rabbit to rabbit and from breed to breed.. I agree with the other respondents - a rabbit doesn�t lose its tail �naturally�. it won�t just fall off. it can be bitten off, or born without one - or its mother bit it off soon after birth, as nervous, new mothers will sometimes do (as well as other parts of their babies). in any event, rabbits can live without tails.. Our bunny, beanbag gets miserable when he sheds each season. he goes through a serious shed for about 10 days during which he tends to be grumpy, hermit-like, and furious. he starts shedding around the base of his tail and it slowly migrates to the rest of his body..
As all rabbit owners are aware, rabbits moult (often referred to as shedding) regularly. initially when rabbits are young, their baby coat is replaced at around 5 months by a transitional coat. after this, the rabbit�s adult coat will develop and from here on, rabbits generally moult twice a year (spring and autumn).. Grooming tips for rabbit shedding and brushing. brushing needs of a rabbit tend to depend upon the type of hair a rabbit has. in order to reduce hefty rabbit shedding, the owner will have to brush the bunny every day.. Rabbit molting and hair loss . molting. molting is when rabbits lose their coat and grow in a new one. a molt can last from 2-6 weeks or more. it varies greatly from rabbit to rabbit and from breed to breed..
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