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Food and fur issues

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Question
My rabbit keeps pulling out his fur, not to the point where hes bleeding, but where its like hes trying to make a nest. But he is a male, why would he be doing this?

Also, i feed my rabbit a mix of foods (pellets, hay, fresh veggies) and whatever he has in his bowl, he'll tip it over and refuse to eat. He won't eat pellets at all. I have to buy a mixed bag for him, but even then he'll eat small amounts of whats in the bowl, pick it up and tip it over. How can i get him to stop this?  

Answer
Dear Amy,

Please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html

But also consider the possibility that your bunny was incorrectly sexed.  If the bunny is actually a female, she could be having a false pregnancy.

Might not be a bad idea to get him/her to the vet for a good checkup to be sure all is well:

www.rabbit.org/vets

The picky eating could very likely be due to dental problems that a good vet also can check:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/dental.html

Hope this helps.

Dana