Guys I REALLY need some support asap

[buttercup132]

Roxy just seems to be TOO agressive I got her spayed and it didnt help, you stick your hand in her cage and she tries to rip your hands to shreds..So I think its best for us to either have her euthinized or give her to someone who knows how to fix her agression or that will out up with her...I just dont know what to do...
It's like having a agressive dog but see theres places out there that help that and still then even some places cant...I want a bunny I can love not be scared of...

[Husky_mom]

was she agressive before spaying her, if you sticked your hand in her cage??

[buttercup132]

yes. But my bunny group had convinced me to try a few methods with her , there all kinda teed off at me right now for saying that i might give her away.. but I can see why.
I'm in shock to what my mom just said! She said that I should get rid of her and I told her no and she said shes just a stupid animal! I cant belive my own mother just said that!! Well now I'm not speaking to her so tuff luck for her.

[Jods]

Sorry you might have to get rid of her. Maybe phone your vet and ask if there are any bunny rescues in your area. Someone might be able to help. I had a female bunny a long time ago and she was aggressive too. I have a male now and he is sweet as ever. I know Miss Hoppy's a girl and I don't think shes aggressive.Good luck with whatever you choose, but try to find her a home before resorting to euthanizing her. Maybe someone from PT lives in your area. Post in pet general.

[buttercup132]

I dont care what my mom says its not her bunny so she cant tell me to get rid of her. I decide on my own before that I might give her up but I have now decided not to.

[I_luv_rusty]

My old rabbit I had, Spring use to be mean like that, and bit your hand real hard, and make it bleed. I don't have any advice but I know what you mean. I gave her away though, because she hardly got any exercise, and the lady would give her a way better life, she was rabbit crazy and had like 25 rabbits. (also a big yard for the bunny to go, and huge houses) It was really hard the first few days I keep crying, because I missed her, but after a few days I realized she was having a better life. (the lady even sent me pictures) Good luck!

[Husky_mom]

good for keeping her, maybe she feels threatened when you stick your hand in......perhaps try get her out with some treats or stick your hand with a treat so she relates something good (food) with your hand in her cage......maybe is a teritorial issue, but who knows i´m no rabbit expert but you can try that.........

[Samantha Puppy]

I dont care what my mom says its not her bunny so she cant tell me to get rid of her.

Actually, if you're under 18 your mother most certainly CAN tell you what to do.

And I'd look around for rescues before I'd just euthanize an animal.

[lorn]

I kind of agreee with what buttercup is saying. If the rabbit is aggressive
and nasty then what quality of life will it have?
Its far better to be kind to the animal and have it put to sleep than give it to another home where it may get hit or something if it bites someone. After a rabbit is spayed it is sposed to loose its aggressivness. This one apparently has not for whatever reson.
THat is a hard decision to make and i think the poor girl is calling out for support not to be attacked. She obviously does love her animals.
Give her some support guys....

[Karen]

Read the whole thread, Lorn, we're giving her plenty of support.

[dab_20]

I've had a few problems with rabbits like this. Right now I've got 11 rabbits and none of them bite me, but alot of them are quite shy.

When you reach into her cage and she bites you she is trying to say "Get out of my home, this is my territory" If she's perfectly fine with you outside of her cage this shouldn't be too hard to fix. With lots of time and patience, I think she will learn to trust you when you reach in her cage.

First, leave her door open (if the cage is on the floor) and sit about 5 feet away from her cage. Once she gets out of her cage, talk softly to her. Let her come to you. Usually rabbits get curious and will come over and sniff you. Then you can pick her up. If she's fine out of her cage this shoulden't be a problem. I usually do that with my rabbits if they are shy or don't like being picked up. Just a few pointers.

Hope you can get her to not be aggresive. Good Luck.

[Alysser]

I kind of agreee with what buttercup is saying. If the rabbit is aggressive
and nasty then what quality of life will it have?
Its far better to be kind to the animal and have it put to sleep than give it to another home where it may get hit or something if it bites someone. After a rabbit is spayed it is sposed to loose its aggressivness. This one apparently has not for whatever reson.
THat is a hard decision to make and i think the poor girl is calling out for support not to be attacked. She obviously does love her animals.
Give her some support guys....

Read the whole thread. Everyone has given her support and the clearly stated they aren't trying to attack buttercup. Roxy has no reason to be PTS for such a stupid reason anyway. She is just protecting her territory. If someone was in your home I'm sure you'd call the police.

[lorn]

Sorry I guess I oughta have read the whole thread.
Just from what i had read.
I have since, spoken with Buttercup and She is in a very tough situation.
Its not right that you have to put big gloves on in order to feed her and give her water. From what I understand from her, most of this aggressivness is when in cage, but is also happening outside of the cage. She is becomin afraid of her. What kind of life will the rabbit have if it has no contact with people due to its viciousness????
Apparently it is getting worse. She seems to have tried many things..Even the spaying didnt help.
I to had a rabbit that was this way and we tried many things. We had taken her to vet and was told that the rabbit may have a mental disorder and that it is not a normal behaviour.
Having a Rabbit Lunge at you and try to attack u is not normal....
Yes there is such thing as cage aggression, but from talkin to butter, I do believe this is not just cage aggression.
I feel so sorry for her and yes for Roxy. I guess maybe because I had the same situation. My Poopy was put to sleep at 2 years old....For the same reason and under the suggestion of many.

[Karen]

She posted that the bunny was not aggressive outside the cage. Patience, patience, time and patience.

Miss Hoppy lunges and grunts when we are playing toreador, a game she taught me, but does not otherwise.

[lorn]

Hi Karen, yes she did say that, but as I said since speaking with her, I have learned there is more to it than just cage aggression. This is a young child who may not be posting the BIG picture.
She has bites all over her hands where she has been attacked for no reason. Having your rabbit play with you as u said Karen and lunging at you to attack you is two diffo things.