Traumatized buck

[crazyturkeydesigns]

The babies feel soft, mom and dad feel like stiff bristles, not fur. Doesn't feel like a rabbit, not what I expected. Am Chin is uber soft and silky, Silver fox is pretty soft with a hint of stiff fur[silver hairs] and the Lop is also very soft.
Guess it could be out of condition or something.

I agree with oneacre...try some BOSS (we get the shelled ones, I think? I don't ever recall seeing unshelled). We were having trouble getting our A. Sable coats into condition when we first started with them and adding a little sprinkling everyday made a TON of difference. We've since changed to giving every other day in the winter and every few days in the summer.
As far as the OP goes...never had a rabbit that reacted that 'badly,' but I agree with those who said positive interaction works well. Just be quite and calm and patient. Hopefully he will come around. Is he young?

 

[oneacrefarm]

ARe you all talking about sunflower seed still in the SHELL or unshelled? Just give them a few on their pellets or what? Thank you.

BOSS is fed in the shell and usually just toss about 1Tbsp or 2 on top of their pellets. Not the striped ones, they are the all black ones that you can find in the bird section.

 

[lastfling]

Saw a flyer yesterday that TSC had their BOSS on sale this week. I don't know if it's a regional / national / local or what sale.