I had the same thing happen to one of my rabbits. I was offered a himilayan netherland dwarf buck with 9 legs (awards). I was a bit suspicious although optimistic when I heard he didn't want to breed. A couple weeks later, I had put him out in his run. Everything was shaded, and he had nice fluffy grass to romp and play in. When I went out to check on him, I found him dead. His eyes were blue instead of red and he was in the laying down position. I was heartbroken. But, the good news is that the breeder I got him from had a successful breeding and kindling with one of their does that he bred. Now, he has 3 beautiful babies that will have a nice life at Treble Maker Rabbitry.I don't think I've posted on here since the thread first started! I'm new with rabbits and have already had several. We had horrible luck over the summer, lost 2, then I bought 2 satins from a lady at the fair and I think they must have contracted something there because although they looked very healthy when I got them, they slowly deteriorated in condition and both passed away after less than a month. I still have my palomino, but we have since discovered he is a buck instead of a doe! No matter, he is my favorite one, very sweet and always comes up to the cage door so you will pet himI have 3 does I purchased about a month ago, and as of today all of them have been bred to Bud, my Palomino. Big Momma is a NZ White, Sweet Pea is a black and white Satin/Cali cross, and Gamble is a NZ red. I'll post pics tomorrow! Everyone has cute bunnies!
