Is it just a cage issue? Or is it all the time, even out of the cage?
I know almost nothing about rabbits.. but, is there any such thing like.. rabbit behaviourlists?![]()
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Is it just a cage issue? Or is it all the time, even out of the cage?
I know almost nothing about rabbits.. but, is there any such thing like.. rabbit behaviourlists?![]()
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"Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you?
But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window." -- Steve Bluestone
I WISH there was such thing Jesse but there isntBut I found out tis because shes a girl and even tho0ugh shes fixed shes still going to be a grump about her cage its very common in bunnies
I'm really glad that you are working on this issue and doing your best. How long ago was she spayed? I think it takes a while for the hormone balance to settle down. I agree with other posters that think putting your hand into her cage might be seen by her as aggresive and that drawing her out with treats might give you a better chance to interact with her and build up some trust between you.
Belive me we have trust all down I'm the one who raised her not her mom. She got spayed in late August early October I cant remember.
How old is she?
"Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you?
But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window." -- Steve Bluestone
I am so sorry to hear this! I had a duck that had aggressive problems we got rid of him to a home that shows ducks and know's about ducks behaviors. Are other three ducks are the sweetest after the other duck left. I know it has nothing to with bunny's.
I hope you can find out how to take care of the behavior problems. your in my thoughts.
Thanks so much Ashley for the siggy!
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If she is always aggressive when you put your hand in her cage, how about just leaving her cage alone?
I only go in the rabbits cage 2 or 3 times a week for cleaning, she probably just doesnīt like you ĻinvadingĻ her territory.
Rabbits need at least 2 hours outside of their cages per day.Originally Posted by jackie
"Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog's face he gets mad at you?
But when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window." -- Steve Bluestone
go out and buy Rabbits USA 2005 if you don't have it. There is an article in there about training an agressive/shy rabbit by rewarding her by going away when she did something good. I also would try opening her cage and just sitting there for a while each day and she might eventually venture out and then eventually toward you.
Niņo & Eliza
You say that you raised her so I'm assuming you spent lots of time with her when she was very young and she allowed you to be closer to her than she does now. At what age did the aggresive behavior begin? You had her spayed to reduce her aggression? Did the aggresive behavior begin with her attacking you when you put your hand in her cage or in other ways also?
I work at a kennel and even some really nice cats can get ornery when I go in their room because they feel "cornered". Maybe your bunny does too, if this only happens with her cage.
If this is NOT the only time she gets nasty, is there a bunny equivalent for kennel drops? These are very mild calming drops that go into her water.
Good luck!
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