Can rabbit moulting be a sign of (new baby in the house) stress?

[SquidgersMummy]

Hello Bunny Lovers!

My house rabbit (sable) is moulting a lot - I am pretty sure she normally does as this time of year but am worried its also a reaction to our (first) new baby (6wks). Can't see any lice and though she's losing a lot there's no boldness. I think the rabbit is a bit frightened of the baby - and of course our rabbit isn't getting as much time as she used to (me and DH making big efforts to do as much as we can). She has always been on her own - is a second rabbit the answer? She has a massive indoor 2 storey hutch and weather/time permitting we let her out to play in the garden (completely high walled in). She just seems less confident. Since DD born I just feel lousy and guilty all the time about the rabbit.

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[strictlycaballine]

Congratulations on your new baby!

I'm new to rabbits so probably shouldn't be offering advice, but vet did say to me recently "don't worry if they moult - and quite dramatically - as this is completely normal for this time of year"

Bound to be a big period of readjustment for all of you including the rabbit but I am sure she is fine and the moult is just a natural process. Having said that, (as long as they are thoughtfully paired/properly introduced) I think it is always better for herd animals to live with a companion so a second rabbit might be a really good idea. I don't think two rabbits are much more work than one either.