Guys I REALLY need some support asap

[Lizzie]

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.

[buttercup132]

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.

[BC_MoM]

How old is she?

[Flatcoatluver]

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.

[buttercup132]

She turned 1 on new years

[jackie]

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 doesn´t like you ¨invading¨ her territory.

[BC_MoM]

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 doesn´t like you ¨invading¨ her territory.

Rabbits need at least 2 hours outside of their cages per day.

[Karen]

She is probably agressive when you stick your hand in her cage becuase you are invading her territory. How big is her cage? Is she allowed time out of her cage every day? If her cage is in your room, try letting her out with the door to your room shut and all cords covered or protected. Do NOT approach her, let her approach you. You need to gradually build her trust in you. Many, many, many rabbits with try to attack a hand stuck into their cage, but are freindly when they're out and about.

You need to remember that rabbits, in the wild, are prey - everyone is out to eat them, so picking her up can be seen by her as prelude to death.

[jackie]

Rabbits need at least 2 hours outside of their cages per day.

My rabbits are out of the cage all the time, I just open the door for them in the morning and in the evenings I put a treat inside and then close the door behind them. The cage is their space, and I only go in there to clean.

[Suki Wingy]

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.

[Lizzie]

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?

[buttercup132]

Lizzie:
Yes but outside of her cage she is just a doll its just in her cage..outside of her cage shes like a whole new bunny shes wants to be with you all the time she tries and climbs up your leg...its just the cage part.Oh and umm her garession started a little earlier then its expected so like 3 months pritty early.

Karen: Like I said in the above post its just in her cage agression.When I go to get her I put my hand in and put iit on top of her head and then pick her up and she some how STILL manages to bite me And for her cage hmm its pritty big. Do you know the ones they sell at super pet with wheels?? It's one of those. But my mom said no to a new cage.

You would just euthanize a pet for being aggressive? It's not like she is large enough to be life threatening and she hasn't been trained to fight like a dog fight dog. I'm sorry, but that just makes me mad. I have a very aggressive cockatiel. He draws blood and takes chunks out of my hand if I give him the chance. When I adopted him I already knew this and I knew I would work with him, which I do. Re-homing a pet because you can't provide the care and time it needs is one thing and I support that, but euthanizing her seems VERY extreme. Pets aren't just there to be cute and nice and then when they aren't anymore people just think it's ok to give up on them.

I'm sorry that you have to make this difficult decision, but please don't euthanize a pet you supposedly love unless it’s out of love like if she was sick. Re-home her or give her to a shelter that will find someone who can handle her.

For the last time im NOT getting rid of her now!

[Catty1]

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!