Dewlap Question

[petkeeper]

Hi all and Merry Christmas! (this is the only thing I have done early this year!!)

I am just wondering what age do rabbits usually get their dewlap flaps. I noticed Tiny is starting to get hers and she is 5 months. Does this sound about the right age?

Thanks

 

[pamnock]

Depends on the genes. In some breeds, dewlaps are undesirable and are show disqualifications. In other breeds, rabbits may develop dewlaps at anytime in life. Some when they reach maturity - others not until much later.



Pam

 

[petkeeper]

There is no way to keep them from getting them though is there? You can have them removed I think...but it is a natural thing. She is a flemish giant.

Thanks

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

:shock:I've never heard of removing dewlaps, and it's definitely not something that should be done... There's simply no way around them if it's genetic for the breed. Crosses even will get dewlaps. All does are able to get dewlaps. If it's a breed that can't have a dewlap, they'll get DQ'd at a show.

Emily

 

[nicolevins]

I never ever heard of them getting removed. I wish my bun had a dewlap though!

 

[Saudade]

To have the dewlap removed would be a very simple procedure actually... It's just a small bit of cosmetic surgery.

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

It'd be silly to get it removed, because it'd most likely come right back.

Emily

 

[petkeeper]

Oh...I would never have a dewlap removed!! I was just wondering if that was a normal age...I wanted to make sure she didn't lie about the age.