Dale - 2011-02-21 I've already got a vet appt. but our English Spot is shedding in clumps is this normal?
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Anonymous - 2011-07-05 Yes, it's normal because all rabbits old fur will fall out and new ones will grow.
bryce - 2011-08-28 it's totally normal he is just molting
Becca - 2012-05-09 Just make sure to brush him every day during molting and every other day otherwise. They will still shed full time, but molting just means they are preparing for summer or winter.
Kelly Bullington Koch - 2011-10-20 What would happen if my E-spotted rabbit maitted with a Rex?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-10-20 Some might look like dad and some might look like mom but most would look like a cross breed between the two. You'd have a very soft, dense coated sorta spotted or patterned baby bunnies. They should be adorable.
Becca - 2012-05-09 I would expect 25% Rex, 25% English spots, and 50% mixed. However, you cannot show them even if they are the correct markings, because the ARBA states that your bin must be a pedigree, which means you must be able to trace back your buns history three generations, all the same breed. Lastly, if you ever bred your marked buns, (let's say you wanted to breed your Rex mix) their babies might actually look like an English spot, because they are carriers of their other parents trait.
Kendra - 2008-07-04 These Rabbits look very cool and I love the spot designs on them!
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Hev - 2011-05-01 Same here, they're so loving and nice sounding, I want one.
Jillian - 2011-12-04 Well, yes they are. I have a 2 year old English Spot named Violet, and she is adorable. :) She loves to dig a hole right underneath our Butterfly bush in our backyard, and also enjoys snow. Some of them aren't very playful or like to jump. They also LOVE to destroy newspaper and cardboard. It would be best to get your bunny a wicker house, a LOT of chew toys, and put a blanket in it. Also, they are extremely fast runners. She is over-weight though, so if you know what I could do about that, please comment on this. Thanks. :)
Becca - 2012-05-09 Just gradually start feeding less and less pellets, until your bun is kept on a hay based diet. Remember, this must be very gradual. If your bun starts to lose weight, that's great! If you want, you can slowly introduce the pellets again once she's normal weight again, but you can also just keep her on hay. Hope it helped!
Becca - 2012-05-09 Oh I almost forgot, if you get your rabbit back on pellets, make sure you are feeding less than before, because this is probably why your bun became overweight in the first place. Also make sure the pellets you are feeding her are low in carbon (about 5%) and high in fiber (about 15%-20%)
John T. - 2011-10-25 Our family inherited an Engilsh Spot rabbit a few months ago. I built a pen for her outside up off the ground about for feet. I built walls on hinges so they can fold down and a solid roof. My question is, should I put in a heat lamp for her because tempature can go down to high 20's to low 30's. Is there anyone out there that can answer my question. I've looked on a lot of websites and no answer yet. Thanks.
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Charlie Roche - 2011-10-26 Yes, put a heat lamp in. That is cold. You can place the lamp so it doesn't hit the entire area but one end of it so your bunny can move around to a place where the heat from the lamp is comfortable for them.
Hev - 2011-05-01 Do you know if they sell them anywhere in hertfordshire, like pets at home or the Japanese koi place, as I really like them and have had a rabbit in the past, also, what is your opinion, are male or female rabbits nicer?
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Charlie Roche - 2011-05-02 I don't know where you can purchase them but I had 8 rabbits and I didn't notice any major difference between the male and female in their cuddly nature or wanting to be held/pet etc.
cassie - 2011-05-24 Females are better but put with anoter female and you got trouble. Males you have no problem.
Charlie - 2011-06-03 I have a male and female and the male is more cuddly but the female has more personality which is more fun as she loves a lot of attention and is more active. It just depends what appeals to you more.
linzi - 2011-05-20 I have a bunny, she is very energetic, but doesn't seem to like jumping. Do you think she is a English spot rabbit???
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Charlie Roche - 2011-05-20 The English Spot Rabbits are known for their love of running and jumping. Does she look like an English Spot. Not all spots jump. What did they tell you when you got her? It doesn't make a lot of difference as long as you love her and she loves you.
brittany - 2010-04-13 I really want one but my mom said no to me.
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Dallas - 2010-05-19 I have one I hope you get one they are a lot of fun but it can be hard work.
Hev - 2011-05-01 Have you ever had one in the past? I would suggest being above 7 or 8 and having at least an hour a day to pet your rabbit. What does your mum not want a rabbit about? If it's about digging holes then some types don't dig and if they do apparently you can put thick hen wire on the ground beneath the run so they don't dig. Remember to clean out their cage weekly though, type out a plan for yourself as my mum gets really annoyed if I forget and it helps to be more organized. Hope this helps persuade your mum :)
Hannah - 2008-08-01 Hi! I'm 13, and even though I don't have one, I love English Spots! They're so pretty, and are supposed to have a good disposition. Thanks a bunch for the information!
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naomi - 2010-12-10 Haha did you ever get the rabbit?
debbie - 2009-08-10 We got our rabbit Thumper from a rescue so have sketchy details of his background. We were told he was a mini rex... but he looks just like an english spot. I'm sure he must be, he has the dark grey ears, stripe down his back, butterfly pattern on his nose with circles round his eyes but only has a couple of spots down his sides. He is quite lean with petite long legs and long soft ears. He loves having his head rubbed. Thumper is a very curious cheeky little bunny who loves to investigate everything, full of energy. He is also a complete pig, I have never seen such a slender bunny eat so much food. He's like a vacuum cleaner and just scoffs anything you put in front of him! I never thought about showing or breeding him, and probably won't but its nice to know what type of bunny he could be!
mamasaurus - 2009-01-27 We've had our english spot, annabelle, for about 6 months. We got her for free and we had no idea what on earth she was until we got into 4-H. She's not quite show quality but she's our pet and that's all that matters. She is wonderful with my kids (7yr old and a 9 month old) and really enjoys our dogs and cats. She is extremely curious which just adds so much to her personality. We just recently got her a bunny friend and we are still in the process of introducing them to each other, although they seem to do really well together. The only bad thing about her is that she is really active so until my 7 yr old gets a little older and gets more experience with her, we will just be showing our guinea pig at shows for now. But, for anybody considering one, if nothing else, their entertainment factor alone will keep you busy for a long time!
The English Spot Rabbit is prized for its beauty and graceful appearance!
I've already got a vet appt. but our English Spot is shedding in clumps is this normal?
Yes, it's normal because all rabbits old fur will fall out and new ones will grow.
it's totally normal he is just molting
Just make sure to brush him every day during molting and every other day otherwise. They will still shed full time, but molting just means they are preparing for summer or winter.
What would happen if my E-spotted rabbit maitted with a Rex?
Some might look like dad and some might look like mom but most would look like a cross breed between the two. You'd have a very soft, dense coated sorta spotted or patterned baby bunnies. They should be adorable.
I would expect 25% Rex, 25% English spots, and 50% mixed. However, you cannot show them even if they are the correct markings, because the ARBA states that your bin must be a pedigree, which means you must be able to trace back your buns history three generations, all the same breed. Lastly, if you ever bred your marked buns, (let's say you wanted to breed your Rex mix) their babies might actually look like an English spot, because they are carriers of their other parents trait.
These Rabbits look very cool and I love the spot designs on them!
Same here, they're so loving and nice sounding, I want one.
Well, yes they are. I have a 2 year old English Spot named Violet, and she is adorable. :) She loves to dig a hole right underneath our Butterfly bush in our backyard, and also enjoys snow. Some of them aren't very playful or like to jump. They also LOVE to destroy newspaper and cardboard. It would be best to get your bunny a wicker house, a LOT of chew toys, and put a blanket in it. Also, they are extremely fast runners. She is over-weight though, so if you know what I could do about that, please comment on this. Thanks. :)
Just gradually start feeding less and less pellets, until your bun is kept on a hay based diet. Remember, this must be very gradual. If your bun starts to lose weight, that's great! If you want, you can slowly introduce the pellets again once she's normal weight again, but you can also just keep her on hay. Hope it helped!
Oh I almost forgot, if you get your rabbit back on pellets, make sure you are feeding less than before, because this is probably why your bun became overweight in the first place. Also make sure the pellets you are feeding her are low in carbon (about 5%) and high in fiber (about 15%-20%)
Our family inherited an Engilsh Spot rabbit a few months ago. I built a pen for her outside up off the ground about for feet. I built walls on hinges so they can fold down and a solid roof. My question is, should I put in a heat lamp for her because tempature can go down to high 20's to low 30's. Is there anyone out there that can answer my question. I've looked on a lot of websites and no answer yet. Thanks.
Yes, put a heat lamp in. That is cold. You can place the lamp so it doesn't hit the entire area but one end of it so your bunny can move around to a place where the heat from the lamp is comfortable for them.
Do you know if they sell them anywhere in hertfordshire, like pets at home or the Japanese koi place, as I really like them and have had a rabbit in the past, also, what is your opinion, are male or female rabbits nicer?
I don't know where you can purchase them but I had 8 rabbits and I didn't notice any major difference between the male and female in their cuddly nature or wanting to be held/pet etc.
Females are better but put with anoter female and you got trouble.
Males you have no problem.
I have a male and female and the male is more cuddly but the female has more personality which is more fun as she loves a lot of attention and is more active. It just depends what appeals to you more.
I have a bunny, she is very energetic, but doesn't seem to like jumping. Do you think she is a English spot rabbit???
The English Spot Rabbits are known for their love of running and jumping. Does she look like an English Spot. Not all spots jump. What did they tell you when you got her? It doesn't make a lot of difference as long as you love her and she loves you.
I really want one but my mom said no to me.
I have one I hope you get one they are a lot of fun but it can be hard work.
Have you ever had one in the past?
I would suggest being above 7 or 8 and having at least an hour a day to pet your rabbit.
What does your mum not want a rabbit about? If it's about digging holes then some types don't dig and if they do apparently you can put thick hen wire on the ground beneath the run so they don't dig. Remember to clean out their cage weekly though, type out a plan for yourself as my mum gets really annoyed if I forget and it helps to be more organized. Hope this helps persuade your mum :)
Hi! I'm 13, and even though I don't have one, I love English Spots! They're so pretty, and are supposed to have a good disposition. Thanks a bunch for the information!
Haha did you ever get the rabbit?
We got our rabbit Thumper from a rescue so have sketchy details of his background. We were told he was a mini rex... but he looks just like an english spot. I'm sure he must be, he has the dark grey ears, stripe down his back, butterfly pattern on his nose with circles round his eyes but only has a couple of spots down his sides. He is quite lean with petite long legs and long soft ears. He loves having his head rubbed. Thumper is a very curious cheeky little bunny who loves to investigate everything, full of energy. He is also a complete pig, I have never seen such a slender bunny eat so much food. He's like a vacuum cleaner and just scoffs anything you put in front of him! I never thought about showing or breeding him, and probably won't but its nice to know what type of bunny he could be!
We've had our english spot, annabelle, for about 6 months. We got her for free and we had no idea what on earth she was until we got into 4-H. She's not quite show quality but she's our pet and that's all that matters. She is wonderful with my kids (7yr old and a 9 month old) and really enjoys our dogs and cats. She is extremely curious which just adds so much to her personality. We just recently got her a bunny friend and we are still in the process of introducing them to each other, although they seem to do really well together. The only bad thing about her is that she is really active so until my 7 yr old gets a little older and gets more experience with her, we will just be showing our guinea pig at shows for now. But, for anybody considering one, if nothing else, their entertainment factor alone will keep you busy for a long time!