My little darling, he's a lop about 4 mths old, will empty the garbage, in the middle of the floor. I had some in a small plastic bag, he turned it over and PULLED the bag off the garbage.
2006-07-29 12:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by creeklops 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
He's mad at me because I'm on the computer.
He's my little attitude.
2006-07-29 12:46:17 · update #1
I have a rabbit that enjoys on of those kid-sized plastic stools that he drags around, hops on or under. He has a great deal of fun with it and it is fun to watch. Use a squirt gun to teach him what he cannot do.
2006-07-31 03:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are very curious, intelligient creatures. My little boy bunny (when he was 3 yrs old) used to always jump into the trash can-then he couldn't figure how to get out! Yes, they do like attention; and can get quite the attitude about it.
If you have one rabbit-it will bond with you. Two will bond to each other more. I have 2 siblings: a boy and a girl; they are both neutered and spayed, they are now 8 years old.
If you do not want the rabbit to empty the trash, then move the trash bag. Or take the hint that they want you to play with them. If you are going to be on the computer, then give them something to play with.
Rabbits' teeth are constantly growing-so they do have the need to chew on things to keep their teeth "filed" down. I keep small pieces of wood (pine is best) around for them to chew on, I put 1x4 pine boards (unfinished, unstained, and clean) over the base boards, or remove the base boards and just put the pine boards up around the room so they have something to chew on that won't be moving around on them. They also like to tear up cardboard boxes, and chew on the wood craft crates that you can find in the craft stores. When they get older (usually 3 & up) they get more docile and just flop somewhere for hours. But younger ones do like attention. Have you tried holding them while on the computer? Some like that.
Hope this helps. I had one rabbit for 8 years and then these 2 for the last 8 years.....so after 16 years of rabbit-parenting- I have had the experience. But they all are different personalities also. No, 2 are alike.
Check out the House Rabbit Society @ http://www.rabbit.org
They have been rescueing rabbits, and fostering rabbits for almost 20 years. It is a very large group with smaller clubs all over the the USA. More rabbits are purchased at Easter for gifts, and then they end up in the animal shelters, because people do not take the time to learn and understand a rabbit's behavior BEFORE getting a rabbit. They are not like a pet cat or dog; they are a prey animal - that means there are many animals out there that would "prey" on them (ie hurt or eat them). Hence they have a survival instinct, that cat and dogs do not have. That and the fact of their teeth always growing; do not make them good pets for many people. It takes a very special person to understand, and be patient with a rabbit.
(I would not trade my time with rabbits for anything!)
2006-07-29 20:33:39 · answer #2 · answered by WiseWoman51 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never had that problem. Mine is almost 2 years now, lop as well. He likes to chew on electrical cords. I usually put some newspaper in his cage with him, like a free thrifty nickel, and he will shred it and dig at it. This keeps him from digging at the carpet. I would just move the garbage can. They are very intelligent and facinating pets. The want to explore.
2006-07-29 19:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Beans 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah rabbits will get into things like that, I suggest moving the garbage someplace your bun can't get to it. Rabbits love to chew and destroy. Before me youngest one was 3 months old she had chewed through lamp cords, dvd cords, internet cords, phone cords, closet doors, and tons more. They are such great pets for a more laid back person who doesn't flip over these things. I have owned rabbits in the past and currently own two, a male 5 year old grey Satin rabbit and a 5 month old female mixed breed. Love them to death but a ton of work they are. I know how you feel just make sure things you don't want your bun to get to are out of his reach because eventually they will always get to it.
2006-07-29 22:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by This is me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha.. my bunny has an attitude too!
If i spend too much time on my computer or just not paying attention to her, she'll stomp on her foot real loudly to get my attention! What a silly cute bunny :)
As to your question, i'll just put the garbage where she can't reach...
2006-07-29 19:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All animals will do that, even my rats do. Put the garbage where he can't get it or get a larger, heavier garbage bin.
2006-07-29 19:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya i have that problem to just put the garbage were he or she can't get to it
2006-07-29 19:31:01 · answer #7 · answered by vidkid234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋