Dirty noses

[ollitos]

I noticed a few days ago that almost every one of Matilda's litter has a dirty nose. I'm assuming that they have moisture in the nostrils and dust got stuck on the moisture at the opening of the nostrils and dried there. I've cleaned them up and they seem to be fine otherwise. Has anyone run into this?

I find it surprising because they aren't on dirt and they aren't in a dusty nesting box.

 

[Piper]

every one of Matilda's litter has a dirty nose

How old are they? Are they just now starting to eat their mom's bunny berries?

 

[ollitos]

They haven't left the nest yet. They are two weeks old but have had the dirty noses for about 5 days. I noticed it but wasn't able to clean them until the past couple days so I don't know if it's coming back or not.

 

[Piper]

the only thing I can think of is, mom's bunny berries - or the kids trying to eat their own, and not doing it very well.<br /><br />__________ Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:14 pm __________<br /><br />trying to eat, each others?

 

[faiththequeen]

I'm bringing this back up, because I have the same issue with my 2 weekers. No snot, just dirt. How did this turn out? Thanks!

 

[Secuono]

Pasteurella or the nest material decomposing/dust getting stuck to their wet noses.
Ever notice the dirt on your finger around your band-aid? It's usually black or dark brown, even if you don't wear black/brown.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

I see this when the hay in the nestbox is a bit dusty....nothing to worry about.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

I see this when the hay in the nestbox is a bit dusty....nothing to worry about.

 

[faiththequeen]

Pasteurella or the nest material decomposing/dust getting stuck to their wet noses.
Ever notice the dirt on your finger around your band-aid? It's usually black or dark brown, even if you don't wear black/brown.

Yikes! Don't say the "P" word! Lol!

I see this when the hay in the nestbox is a bit dusty....nothing to worry about.

Thanks so much! Kind of what I figured, but was curious if anything came of it with her kits My hay is a bit dusty :/

 

[Secuono]

Pasteurella or the nest material decomposing/dust getting stuck to their wet noses.
Ever notice the dirt on your finger around your band-aid? It's usually black or dark brown, even if you don't wear black/brown.

Yikes! Don't say the "P" word! Lol!

I see this when the hay in the nestbox is a bit dusty....nothing to worry about.

Thanks so much! Kind of what I figured, but was curious if anything came of it with her kits My hay is a bit dusty :/

Lol, sorry. I'm paranoid about it. But unfortunately, it's technically possible...

 

[Zuming 96]

Can anyone help me? A LOT OF DIRT GOT INTO MY BUNNY'S NOSE

 

[RabbitsOfTheCreek]

Can anyone help me? A LOT OF DIRT GOT INTO MY BUNNY'S NOSE

Please make a separate thread instead of commenting on an old one

 

[Robochelle]

Can anyone help me? A LOT OF DIRT GOT INTO MY BUNNY'S NOSE

Wet a tissue and gently rub it the direction of the fur. To get stuff out of inside the nostril, fold up the tissue and dab at the nostril with the folded corner. Keep your fingers far enough away that the tissue can bend, you don't want to cause any damage to the nostril.

They can also groom their own nose, they just don't when they don't feel anything there.