Doe with one toe on back foot -- ok? or no

[Noblegarden]

I bought a pedigreed Champagne D'Argent about a month ago, I am rather embarrassed that I didn't catch that she has one toe on her back foot. I was nail trimming the other day and she has 3 nubs that get smaller towards the outside of her foot. So - my original plan was to show and breed, I know showing her won't be much of an option - but I don't mind waiting for babies. The real question is, is will this effect her as a mother, a breeder, or her kits? I could contact the seller, but I feel rather silly for not catching it for a whole month.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

You will need to watch her feet to make sure she doesn't develop sore hocks. I would be more concerned about the foot with the missing toe, but the other foot may develop problems since it will be taking more weight. Other than that, she should be a fine mother.

I wouldn't bother contacting the breeder. For all they know, it happened in your barn and you didn't notice. Toe injuries tend to heal pretty quickly on their own. It is most likely that it happened in the nestbox, but there is no way to know for sure.

I hope she gives you lots of kits that are good show prospects themselves! :clover:

 

[Noblegarden]

You will need to watch her feet to make sure she doesn't develop sore hocks. I would be more concerned about the foot with the missing toe, but the other foot may develop problems since it will be taking more weight. Other than that, she should be a fine mother.

I wouldn't bother contacting the breeder. For all they know, it happened in your barn and you didn't notice. Toe injuries tend to heal pretty quickly on their own. It is most likely that it happened in the nestbox, but there is no way to know for sure.

I hope she gives you lots of kits that are good show prospects themselves! :clover:

Thank you, That's what I thought too - plus the breeder is really nice, I don't want him to think something is wrong with his rabbits - defects happen. Although, I am not sure it didn't happen while I had her either, so. :roll:
I will watch for sore hocks, I didn't think about that. Thanks again!