Dewlaps

[garden lady]

Do all rabbits have a dewlap even the males have a smaller one? I think every rabbit I have has a dewlap. :shock: Zoup and Sunshine have big ones. Lulu has a smaller one. The 2 males I put pictures of what they are getting, but I noticed the 5 kits are getting them. Three you can see really good and 2 have smaller or maybe my imagination. Does this mean I have 3 females and 2 males, all females or all FAT RABBITS? The kits weigh 4.5 pounds and one weighs 5 pounds. They are not fat and only 8 weeks old. What is with Cream and Snickers getting dewlaps? Is it fatness or a Flemish Giant thing?<br /><br />__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:09 pm __________<br /><br />Adding to my post. I found this buck on the internet. He is 16 pounds.

 

[3mina]

Yours do
It varies by breed and line. Some breeds the males aren't supposed to have them, I haven't a clue which are or aren't though

 

[garden lady]

I just wonder if it is hormones or something. I may be separating these kits a lot earlier than I expected. Something I am feeding? Too much protein? The BOSS?

 

[ladysown]

not all rabbits have a dewlap..they aren't allowed in polish.

and dewlaps vary by the breed and even within the breed.

I have to admit, I've never known a male to have a dewlap. Even fat males.

 

[skysthelimit]

I think holland and netherlands aren't supposed to have them at all, male or female. None of my hollands do. I don't think the Woolys do, but who can tell with them.
Some of my Rex bucks have dewlaps.

 

[garden lady]

Is it odd for the kits at 8 weeks to have dewlaps? :?

 

[skysthelimit]

Is it odd for the kits at 8 weeks to have dewlaps? :?

Not when they're 5 lbs already. My Rex start getting dewlaps at 14-16 weeks old, which would be when they near 5-6lbs.<br /><br />__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:58 pm __________<br /><br />And if you had asked me that three weeks ago I would have said yes, but my REW show doe reached 16 weeks, just at 5 lbs, and I did a double take and noticed her very recognizable dewlap.

 

[ZRabbits]

My Fawkes doesn't have a dewlap at 5 months old. Maybe it's just the does? And none of my little ones have one either. I thought Dobby, my ND mix was getting one, but it was only the fur growing in. Maybe he's got some LH in him? The breeder did a LOT of experimenting.

Karen

 

[garden lady]

Is it odd for the kits at 8 weeks to have dewlaps? :?

Not when they're 5 lbs already. My Rex start getting dewlaps at 14-16 weeks old, which would be when they near 5-6lbs.

__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:58 pm __________

And if you had asked me that three weeks ago I would have said yes, but my REW show doe reached 16 weeks, just at 5 lbs, and I did a double take and noticed her very recognizable dewlap.

How big do they Rex get?

__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:02 pm __________

My Fawkes doesn't have a dewlap at 5 months old. Maybe it's just the does? And none of my little ones have one either. I thought Dobby, my ND mix was getting one, but it was only the fur growing in. Maybe he's got some LH in him? The breeder did a LOT of experimenting.

Karen

Snickers and Cream did not get one until this month and they are 9 months old now. It will be interesting to see with Fawkes.<br /><br />__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:04 pm __________<br /><br />

Is it odd for the kits at 8 weeks to have dewlaps? :?

Not when they're 5 lbs already. My Rex start getting dewlaps at 14-16 weeks old, which would be when they near 5-6lbs.

__________ Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:58 pm __________

And if you had asked me that three weeks ago I would have said yes, but my REW show doe reached 16 weeks, just at 5 lbs, and I did a double take and noticed her very recognizable dewlap.

Also, I think 5 pounds is about normal for an 8 week old Flemish and even a little on the smaller size with the 4.5. I saw where the bigger ones will be more 5 to 6 pounds at 8 weeks.

 

[ZRabbits]

Not familiar with dewlaps. Will be interesting to see if Fawkes gets one at 9 months.

Karen

 

[skysthelimit]

Rex get 8-10lbs, and they get there very slowly.
It's hereditary and very line dependent.

 

[ZRabbits]

Fawkes was 4.5 pounds at 8 weeks old. He was actually bigger than my Dobby, who was the biggest bunny in my Tribe. He still didn't have a dewlap. It's just strange. Now I can't wait to see Fawkes at 9 months to see if he ever gets one.

Karen

 

[garden lady]

Fawkes was 4.5 pounds at 8 weeks old. He was actually bigger than my Dobby, who was the biggest bunny in my Tribe. He still didn't have a dewlap. It's just strange. Now I can't wait to see Fawkes at 9 months to see if he ever gets one.

Karen

The picture at the top I found said he was 16 pounds and he was a show rabbit. Paste what he says. Not sure if he was shown with a dewlap though. This is what it says about him:

GC BIS Hoppy Trails Nicholas, 13 GC legs
Nicholas is by far the star of our rabbitry! Nicholas, Nick, Nikki, Sir Nicholas; he goes by many names but everyone knows who he is. Showpeople, friends, and neighbors all remember Nick when they think of us as having rabbits. He is a sweet, friendly 16 pound buck with the kindest eyes you'll ever gaze into. He's romanced our dog into thinking he's her soul mate, as they lie side by side, exactly the same length when stretched out. He lives down at our barn with the not-always-pleasant company of the bantam chickens, a cat named Momo (his buddy), horses and pigs during the summer. Nick is everybody's favorite and we'll never let him leave.

 

[ZRabbits]

Fawkes was 4.5 pounds at 8 weeks old. He was actually bigger than my Dobby, who was the biggest bunny in my Tribe. He still didn't have a dewlap. It's just strange. Now I can't wait to see Fawkes at 9 months to see if he ever gets one.

Karen

The picture at the top I found said he was 16 pounds and he was a show rabbit. Paste what he says. Not sure if he was shown with a dewlap though. This is what it says about him:

GC BIS Hoppy Trails Nicholas, 13 GC legs
Nicholas is by far the star of our rabbitry! Nicholas, Nick, Nikki, Sir Nicholas; he goes by many names but everyone knows who he is. Showpeople, friends, and neighbors all remember Nick when they think of us as having rabbits. He is a sweet, friendly 16 pound buck with the kindest eyes you'll ever gaze into. He's romanced our dog into thinking he's her soul mate, as they lie side by side, exactly the same length when stretched out. He lives down at our barn with the not-always-pleasant company of the bantam chickens, a cat named Momo (his buddy), horses and pigs during the summer. Nick is everybody's favorite and we'll never let him leave.

Mow that I can understand. Being everybody's favorite. Fawkes has that same personality. It's just a Flemish's way. Fawkes is just an awesome rabbit. Dewlap or not, he's just an awesome rabbit. I'm enjoying the BIG experience.

Karen

 

[garden lady]

Fawkes was 4.5 pounds at 8 weeks old. He was actually bigger than my Dobby, who was the biggest bunny in my Tribe. He still didn't have a dewlap. It's just strange. Now I can't wait to see Fawkes at 9 months to see if he ever gets one.

Karen

The picture at the top I found said he was 16 pounds and he was a show rabbit. Paste what he says. Not sure if he was shown with a dewlap though. This is what it says about him:

GC BIS Hoppy Trails Nicholas, 13 GC legs
Nicholas is by far the star of our rabbitry! Nicholas, Nick, Nikki, Sir Nicholas; he goes by many names but everyone knows who he is. Showpeople, friends, and neighbors all remember Nick when they think of us as having rabbits. He is a sweet, friendly 16 pound buck with the kindest eyes you'll ever gaze into. He's romanced our dog into thinking he's her soul mate, as they lie side by side, exactly the same length when stretched out. He lives down at our barn with the not-always-pleasant company of the bantam chickens, a cat named Momo (his buddy), horses and pigs during the summer. Nick is everybody's favorite and we'll never let him leave.

Mow that I can understand. Being everybody's favorite. Fawkes has that same personality. It's just a Flemish's way. Fawkes is just an awesome rabbit. Dewlap or not, he's just an awesome rabbit. I'm enjoying the BIG experience.

Karen

I have realized something. I am going to be putting them in a pen to get exericse and I have no problem with the 5 kits. They come to me and they want to be petted, but I just realized about the older 5. Yes, they come to the door to get petted, but I think they are still the same crazy rabbits that were running loose and will act just as nuts when we put them in a pen. They are not that friendly really. Zoup and Lulu, maybe have changed where they want petting and not just food, but the others, I can see them not getting caught without the net. :x I am not sure if I need a CRANE to get them out of the hutch. As high as the hutch is, do you think they could walk down a ramp?

 

[ZRabbits]

Just try the ramp. I think once they understand what you want from them, it will go smoothly. I know with Zoup and Lulu, you have made the connection that they will understand the ramp. Just give the other time and I think they will understand the ramp. I don't think a crane will be needed. lol. It will be rocky at first, but if you work with the others, they will truly get what you want from them. You worked every day with the kits. They know you because you were there with them from Day One. With the others, you just have to spend some time with them. It will work out and they will understand. Crazy rabbits will come around in time. You just have to put the effort. They may not be like the kits, but you can train them to deal with what you want them to do.

Karen

 

[garden lady]

Just try the ramp. I think once they understand what you want from them, it will go smoothly. I know with Zoup and Lulu, you have made the connection that they will understand the ramp. Just give the other time and I think they will understand the ramp. I don't think a crane will be needed. lol. It will be rocky at first, but if you work with the others, they will truly get what you want from them. You worked every day with the kits. They know you because you were there with them from Day One. With the others, you just have to spend some time with them. It will work out and they will understand. Crazy rabbits will come around in time. You just have to put the effort. They may not be like the kits, but you can train them to deal with what you want them to do.

Karen

It will be interesting that is for sure. I just do not want them to get hurt on the ramnp. They come to the door and get petted and fed, but I have not lifted them out. I have picked up Lulu a couple of times. We will see how it goes.

 

[BlueLove16]

males get a mewlap! Mine ad one when he was overweight. and my doe i got had one at 12 weeks old

 

[DebFred]

Okay. Question and keep in mind that I am very new to this. In the planning stages only at this point. What are dewlaps please?

 

[Bad Habit]

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That big flap of skin under the doe's chin is a dewlap. I would have used a photo of my own, but lionheads don't seem to get them, lol.

It's a flappy thing, there for something or another... But only on does(and apparently overweight bucks).