Rabbits with splayed legs

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What if the back legs are splayed but they can get around fine? Is this something that will get worse over time?

Last month I got a baby Holland who seemed to have splayed back legs and he gets around fine. I thought maybe it was because he's a fat little thing. His legs are more outward then they should be but they aren't where he can't walk. My husband originally bought him for breeding but after realizing he has an issue, I'm not sure if we should find him another home, a pet home. I'm glad I found this post..
 
@kissofcrimson, if you do not have the time or money to care for the rabbit, by all means, sell him to someone who can. Just be sure to let the buyer know that the rabbit has splayed legs, and tell them that they will most likely have to make quite a few vet visits. The condition may get worse, but that depends on what caused the splayed legs. If he can get around fine, and seems to be enjoying life, let him live. But if he gets to the point where he can barely move, and is miserable, it is either pour LOADS of money into a vet, or euthanize him. It is up to your judgement.
 
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DutchBunny03 said:
@kissofcrimson, if you do not have the time or money to care for the rabbit, by all means, sell him to someone who can. Just be sure to let the buyer know that the rabbit has splayed legs, and tell them that they will most likely have to make quite a few vet visits. The condition may get worse, but that depends on what caused the splayed legs. If he can get around fine, and seems to be enjoying life, let him live. But if he gets to the point where he can barely move, and is miserable, it is either pour LOADS of money into a vet, or euthanize him. It is up to your judgement.
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Thank you for the advice. I really considered finding him a new home but I waited it out and he's fine now. I believe it was because of how chunky he was and after I got him he slimmed down a bit. His legs seemed to have corrected themselves and he has no problem running or jumping around.
 

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