I've just found a bunch of cuts on hecs back :(

It can only be zelda that's done them, i just don't know what to do

They do look like bites to me sweetie but I would have her checked by a vet.  I hope they get better soon, poor little love.  Please keep us posted.

Hugs
Jo xx

Oh goodness. Are any of them inflamed or yellow?

How are they with each other?

KatieB wrote:Oh goodness.  Are any of them inflamed or yellow?  

How are they with each other?

Completely fine, that's what I'm finding so hard, the last scuffle was a week or so ago, and everyday they've been sleeping cuddled up, she's been grooming him etc. I just don't know what to do

The ones I've found look ok, we're going to take him to the vets just to be sure though. When it was just his ear it's easy to keep an eye on, but I've found 4 cuts on his back so far, we checked him over after the scuffle and didn't notice anything on his body, only his ear

could be because they are scabby that you are noticing them now and they could have been missed before.

If they are mostly fine with each other and still snuggled ect i would leave them and just keep an eye on them. I would also make sure there are two water and food sources for a bit just to make sure there is less to squabble about.

Amelia66 wrote:could be because they are scabby that you are noticing them now and they could have been missed before.

If they are mostly fine with each other and still snuggled ect i would leave them and just keep an eye on them. I would also make sure there are two water and food sources for a bit just to make sure there is less to squabble about.

They've always had two water bowls, separate food bowls, two hay racks, and three litter trays, so that's all sorted already (thankfully) Yeah I figured I'm feeling them now because they're scabbed, but I'm surprised he didn't flinch at all when I felt down his back

Could be mites rather than cuts, they can cause that scabbing and bleeding.

How would i see mites?

They would be mange mites rather than the more common ear mites. You might see dry dandruff type skin or lots of dusty a looking spots near to the root or you might just see bloody scabs. The mites are invisible to the human eye. Treatment is using a spot on from the vet. You need to get them checked asap. My g.p. nutmeg had them when ancient and they caused her to have seizures.
Mange mites are part of rabbits general make up but tend to be a problem when the bun is under stress for some reason.

No dandruff etc but i will take him to the vets tomorrow just to be safe

Hec is off to the vets at 2:30 today, thank god for my bf who is taking him!!

Found what I'm sure is a new cut on his cheek, I hope it's not zelda doing this!

good luck for today hun.

Are you sure its a new one?

Fairly sure, he loves cheek rubs and I'd been giving him some the day before, after we'd found the other cuts, and hadn't felt it, then i gave him cheek rubs again and found it, there's no way i wouldn't have felt it before because of the position

Vet said they're bites from zel, he's got precautionary antibiotics

Are they ok together now hun? Is there mutual grooming and stuff?

Oh dear, I am sorry to hear this love.  She is being crafty and not doing it when you are around.

Hugs
JO xx

KatieB wrote:Are they ok together now hun? Is there mutual grooming and stuff?

Yeah, cuddled up, grooming each other etc

That is great news, I do hope there is no more biting.

Hugs
JO xx

Can I ask something please.
How to you feed them?
If I put food down in a single bowl or to close to each other Bubbles will  mount Vernon to chase him away.
Hence she gets hers on top of her hutch and his is placed a little further away. This way she is fine with it. Strange creatures. She will still cuddle and groom him despite chasing him away 2 minutes earlier.

yea i have to scatter feed as well as they get funny with each other but you would notice them chasing and nipping. Hopefully its just a little tiff and they will be fine now. Could always try recording them when you are out to see if you can identify any issues.

They have separate bowls, i have no problems with fighting/squabbling over food, just zelda who eats mega fast then wants to eat hectors food, the scuffles they've had have been around 5am, before we're up.

Funny you should say that we're going to set up a webcam to film them in case it happens again!

Good idea Zo love, let us know what it reveals.

Hugs
JO xx

Fingers crossed they give you nothing to watch!!

Haha, thank you Katie!

Is it up yet Zo?

Hugs
JO xx