The right weight

[WildWolf]

How do you tell if a rabbit is overweight or underwieght if she is a mutt? I have 2 does from the same litter. They are mainly Tennessee Redback/Lionhead mix, although one is reddish-black with no lionhead mane at all! The black one is a lot little-er than the other one. Is there a way to tell if a mutt rabbit is a healthy size?
Thanks!

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Pet their back- you should feel rounded bumps where the spine is. If you can't feel bumps, the rabbit is fat. If they feel spiky or sharp, the rabbit is too thin.

 

[WildWolf]

Thank you so much! Now I just have to get them to stay still...
actually, I'm working on getting them used to being petted/groomed/touched/picked up, so it might take me a while to check.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Try to pet them when you feed them. The first few times they may dart away, but they soon get used to it.

 

[WildWolf]

OK, thanks!