Thread: Whats up wi this Hare ?

The others Hares in the area were fine...i had shot 2 near where i found this one...when i saw it in an area of rushes not looking so flash i initially thought i had wounded one of the others so quickly shot it. There was an area of about 4 square meters that was disturbed with a lot of hare fluff evident....maybe it wasn't well and been fighting or had been engaging in some rough sexual activity...who knows what was up with it....will flick the photo onto a mate who is a vet and will keep you all posted.

I meant to say it was in a similar condition on it's other side too...

Just a bad hare day

Originally Posted by Mangle

The others Hares in the area were fine...i had shot 2 near where i found this one...when i saw it in an area of rushes not looking so flash i initially thought i had wounded one of the others so quickly shot it. There was an area of about 4 square meters that was disturbed with a lot of hare fluff evident....maybe it wasn't well and been fighting or had been engaging in some rough sexual activity...who knows what was up with it....will flick the photo onto a mate who is a vet and will keep you all posted.

What about the rubs on the face and shoulder ?

Originally Posted by Mangle

I caught up wi this Hare the other night...i can't believe i beat the hawks to him...any idea what was wrong with him...poor buggerAttachment 208324Attachment 208324

Almost looks like he she has been dragged - maybe hit on road and dragged ???

Face was pretty normal...just muddy...was pretty wet the area it had been bedded up in....

Having a bad hare day?

Could be cattle treating it like a salt block.

from the assorted pustules /cankers visible on the skin and lack of fur id be incline to say youve done it a big mercy by euthanising it.

Dystocia？ ？

Mad as a March hare, actually happens in NZ during Sept / Oct (spring) As said above result of nesting ...stripping fur to help keep kittens (usually 2) warm. Hares are haemophiliac so scratches won't heal well and go towards pustules. Could even be a male and the Mrs has flogged his fur for the kids.

Hares don't burrow but live above ground in what is called a form, they generally have several about their territory. So they are exposed to the elements more than rabbits.

Very clearly pregnant female, nipples are visible so not to far from giving birth. She is in good order, so I dont think it is any health condition that is the cause of here beaten up appearance