Mr Majyk Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Went for a shoot earlier today and the first rabbit i bagged had some form of "growth" just below its mouth (see picture) and sticking on the side of caution i discarded the carcass as i wasnt sure if it was anything which could be transmitted to a human. it looks like a normal scab to be honest and i probably would have ignored it if it hadnt been for the fact that this rabbit was also missing a toe on one of its back paws, again it looked scabbed over but it was also filled with puss, and i mean LOTS of puss! basically what do people think this could have been? and was it a sensible idea to get rid of the carcass? (carcass disposed of in a BIG fire! again just trying to be cautious) Could this just be infected wounds healing poorly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Logic Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Not sure what was wrong with it, but no worries about being cautious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I would think its a bite thats gone septic, buck rabbits can fight at times. Best option is if you're unsure just get rid after all its not like there is a shortage of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I would think its a bite thats gone septic, buck rabbits can fight at times. Best option is if you're unsure just get rid after all its not like there is a shortage of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I would think its a bite thats gone septic, buck rabbits can fight at times. Best option is if you're unsure just get rid after all its not like there is a shortage of them During the main breeding season I have seen quite a few rabbits with fight/play damage around the head and mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Majyk Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I would think its a bite thats gone septic, buck rabbits can fight at times. Best option is if you're unsure just get rid after all its not like there is a shortage of them i'd be inclined to agree that i may have been a result of fighting as this one was DEFINITELY a male :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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