RABBITS - Can anyone answer this question please?

I wonder if it is something to do with something in the fur or the sun because I had a jet black dog and she went ginger, a touch of ginger at first and then more and more as time went on. I have heard of others say that this has happened to their pets also.

Hes keeping up the trend two hair colours, Did your son use a dye on it lol I have never heard of it befor he is young perhaps black is not his true colour? I dont think you need a vet to much money and he dosnt soud sick?

I had rabbits years ago. I never had that happen. I couldn't tell you what's going on. Call a vet and ask if it's normal or look it up on the net. Maybe a breeder can help with this question. Best of luck finding out.

Rabbits like some other animals coat color changes, for different seasons since in the wild they would have to blend into survive, it also happens as some animals age.

Apparently, it is common for most rabbits to change color! Here is a link with more information: http://www.rabbits-online.co.uk/Rabbit_Colours_Info.htm there were other pages too but that one is from the UK so it may be more accurate! Enjoy your bunny!

Hi ellie, How strange, no I haven't seen any rabits that change colours. I use to work in a pet store befor and I handled rabbits but never one that had change. must be a special rabbit.Very cute. love Hugles. Tamara

Maybe is not only related to rabbits. My dog was all black when a puppy and now is beige, black. It looks like fur on her head and legs become beige. It happen gradually over one year long time ago, but it is funny to look at her old pictures and see puppy almost all black.....

I have had rab bits before also and have never seen or heard of anything like that before. I have had the albino ones with the red or pinkish eyes also and I have also had the black and white ones. I have never seen them change color. I wander if it has something to do with how they were bred?

Maybe nutrition? Or is it in the sun and fading? My black horse used to llok brown in the summer. xoxoxoxoxo

Hi Ellie-have never heard of that, though I have never had a rabbit so couldn't tell you what is wrong will be nice to see what everyone else says-huggles littleowl

I used to keep rabbits and they changed colour just before they shed their coat Ellie. (Assuming that he lives outside) Never had one that went ginger though. If he were older I would say that it was vanity. Dying his hair because he was starting to go grey!

hi ellie 333 my friends who raise rabbits say this happens when a rabbit is getting ready to shed his coat, it turns sort of rust colored but its nothing to worry about. It is all' quite natural. They say its really normal and your rabbit is 'not ill or anything

I don't know for definate Ellie, but I'm guessing that your Mr Rabbit has changed colour because he's grown up. I've never had one that's changed colour so dramatically, but I have noticed them change as they mature.

one of our bunnnies,in the rabbit page picture of the grey and brown couple,the brown one got reddish grey in the spring but is nowback to brown. He didn't loose all the brown,but got lighter. The grey one didn't change. As long as they are eating,says my sister they are well. Our bunnies also drink hardly any water because they eat lots of fresh vegetables which I rinse so they are wet. If bunnnies are not well,they hide themselves under something or in a corner,because in nature they can't run away when thy are sick so they hide until they are better. My sister and I love our bunnies. Happy Hopping ! p.s. look up the House Rabbit Society. It's a great site.

We have raised show rabbits for 15 yrs and one of two things are happening. 1. He is molting out his coat and you are seeing his undercoat, or 2. he as be been bleached by the sun. If he is an inside rabbit that isn't possible, but if it's a male and he is straying urine the urine will also bleach out their coat. If it's a molt, his new coat will come in and be the correct color again however it could take some time. Jill Gold Canyon Candles www.candle-diva.com Ask me how to get started for $49.00

Sorry ellie I can't answer that for you because I never had a rabbit however it does sound mighty strange for it to all of a sudden change colors like that. Hopefully someone can answer your questionand take care!

Hi there ellie. I was thinking about my girlfriend and that she loves rabbits just as much as i do. I actually got scared by a rabbit once , read more on my new topic that i will post soon :D your topic inspired me. How long do rabbits live ? Is he still alright ? I figure he is about 1 year and 8 months now or so.