Guys I REALLY need some support asap

[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.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Duncan was starting to be aggressive but then I had him neutered. Now I make sure that I chat to him all the time about all sorts of nonsense when I'm feeding him, cleaning him, etc....

It does sound like you've got a lot of work ahead with your bunny but I also sense that you have the determination to make it work. I hope your Mum backs off and gives you and Roxy a chance

[CathyBogart]

If she's a sweetie when outside opf her cage the solution seems to be pretty simple.....don't bother her while she's in the cage. Wait until she comes out and then give her attention. I had a rabbit who was the same way. MALE, meutering didn't help, so eventually I learned to just wait until he came out before I hung out with him. After all, he has the right to his own territory.

[buttercup132]

Ok thanks for the advice guys and MyPeanuts I think you have the story twisted some how.

[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!

[My Peanuts]

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.

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

So let me get this straight. You'd rather put her down than find her a loving home or are you saying you are going to work with her until she gets nice or keep her even if she doesn't? I'm not attacking you. You say you want to put down a healthy animal because of behavior on a pet board, what kind of response did you expect from someone like me. If I have the story wrong I apologize.
There are too many people in this world that buy cute puppies, bunnies, whatever and get frustrated when they don’t train them and they grow up bad. Someone did that to my Jimmy and those people are disgusting and not worth the clothes on their backs. Again, if I misunderstood your intentions or what you are planning on doing with your bunny then I apologize.

[carole]

Well i am certainly relieved to hear you are going to work with Roxy and give her a chance, please never consider putting her to sleep as an option, it should never be one for a perfectly healthy animal, i used to own a netherland dwarf rabbit, to be honest she was never the best pet, she could be a bit nippy at times, but we adored her and loved her all the same, if Roxy is great out of the cage, then what is the big problem, so she gets a bit agressive when you approach her cage, that is no big deal really is it? it is probably like Karen suggested YOU are invading her territory, so i suggest you get some books or go online and learn about bunny behaviour and continue to work through this problem with Roxy,good luck.

[Karen]

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.

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

So it's just in her cage aggression? I wouldn't worry about it. She's just a smart girl defending her exclusive territory. Is there a ramp or some way she could get in and out of the cage without you having to put your hand in? Miss Hoppy is a house bunny - gets pretty free reign, just barred from the basement, the office, and the spare bedroom), and her cage is one of those two-level "ferret" cages, so we bought a couple inexpensive plastic containers that we stack so she has stairs to hop up and down. When she needs to be locked in (say, if there are workmen going in and out, or the night our neighbor's house was burning down, and we needed to be able to catch her quickly to evactuate), there is a little door we can latch shut, so that's fine.

Instead of just reaching in to pick her up, yup could get in the practice of reaching in to set down a smalltreat once a day, so she becomes more accustomed to Your Hand in Her Cage = Yummy Stuff. She's a young bunny, with a strong personality, but that's okay! She - and you - can both be trained to make this a happier relationship for both of you!

[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!