Dewlaps

[skysthelimit]

. But only on does(and apparently overweight bucks).

Not so. In some breeds males get small dewlaps, overweight or not. All of my Rex bucks have small dewlaps about the size of a US dollar coin. There are breeds where even does aren't suppose to have them. My Netherland never had one.

 

[hoodat]

My Rex buck developed a dewlap earlier than my doe and his is still bigger.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

My Rex buck developed a dewlap earlier than my doe and his is still bigger.

Ahem! They prefer it to be called a "beard".

:secret: One might also call it a double chin, but only out of range of the buck's hearing, lest you cause offense.

 

[DebFred]

Thank you for clearing that up for me.

Deb

 

[MaggieJ]

I've seen male rabbits with dewlaps. They are usually smaller than a female dewlap. From what I have seen, it seems to indicate a male rabbit that is on the plump side. Think about people... We all know men who have what looks life small female breasts. I think the analogy is fairly accurate.

 

[Frosted Rabbits]

I've seen male rabbits with dewlaps. They are usually smaller than a female dewlap. From what I have seen, it seems to indicate a male rabbit that is on the plump side. Think about people... We all know men who have what looks life small female breasts. I think the analogy is fairly accurate.

Those men also have a higher percentage/ratio of estrogen in their bodies. Is everyone aware that fat cells produce estrogen? Not good if you want a nice working buck!!!

 

[skysthelimit]

I would have to get a picture to you. These bucks are well within breed standards, they are around 7 1/2 lbs, not at all over weight for a Rex. The dewlap is about the size of a silver dollar, maybe an inch around. Most of my does that have been bred have bigger dewlaps than that, but I also have jr does with larger dewlaps, and a doe that has had two litters and the dewlap is no bigger than the bucks.