Rabbits are animals that belong to cold and dry regions. Due to factors such as seasons, age, illness, and nutrition, rabbits experience hair shedding. New hair grows in the areas where hair falls out; this is the molting phenomenon of rabbits.
Throughout a rabbit's lifetime, there are two periods of age-related molting, occurring between 30 to 100 days old and again between 130 to 180 days old. These are normal molting phases during the rabbit's growth and development.
After reaching sexual maturity, rabbits undergo seasonal molting, which happens approximately twice a year during the transitions of spring to summer (March to April) and autumn to winter (September to October). This seasonal molting is influenced by factors such as temperature, daylight, and nutrition.
When rabbits molt, their owners can notice hair shedding by gently touching the rabbit. Additionally, rabbits may lose some hair while jumping, running, or playing. At these times, it is necessary for owners to groom their rabbits to care for their coat properly.
