Is it too late to tame a 5-6 month male rabbit? He hasn't been neutered yet.?

Question

He is ok to stroke but won't be picked up etc.

Answer 1

No, it's definitely NOT too late to bond with him - the more time you spend with him, the more he'll get to know and trust you. Just always remember that rabbits are very sensitive and feel vulnerable, and as a result want to be very aware of their surroundings. Just lay on the ground for a minute and look at the world from their eyes, and you'll understand better why they're so sensitive and a little insecure - everything looks so big from their viewpoint!

The very best way to get closer to your bunn is to sit on the floor/ground while you let him explore, and he'll eventually come and explore you - and have some food with you, so that when he approaches you, you can show him that you're his friend with this food - a little slice of carrot, or apple, or banana. But don't try to force him, wait until he approaches you. Another thing you can try is laying on your stomach ... when we do this, our bunn comes right up to my face and sits on the floor in front of me. But this will only happen when they've had plenty of hours and days to explore first! The longer you have him in your company, the more he will become familiar with your room, and then will settle down, sit down and relax, and then you can pet him. Another tip, keep things the same around your room, so that he doesn't have to begin her explorations from scratch every time. Bunnies need their areas to be the same every day ... this is how they feel safest and become calmest and more interested in you.

Also, here's a few excellent articles on rabbit behaviour and communication -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk.html - this one is SO good - how to translate bunny behaviour and language!
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/?once=true&
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html - this is my site - please have a browse and enjoy!

Answer 2

If you neuter him he will calm down a lot. He still won't like being picked up, though. If he likes being stroked then that's a good sign. You should sit on the floor with him and let him get to know you on his terms. Don't force him to be near you, but let him choose to. Give him a treat, a small piece of fruit/veg, every time he comes to you, that way he'll associate good things with you.

Even better, once he's neutered he can be trained to use a litter box like a cat. Makes cleaning the cage loads easier.

Answer 3

No its not too late. I re-homed a 4 year old rabbit. it was quite vicious when I first got it and i had to literally chuck the food into its bowl. But with a little patience and tlc, it now lives in my house. It has a hutch outside but likes to come in. It will now also come running up 2 me when i shake it's treat tin and greet me when I come through the door. They much prefer to be stroked than cuddled. But try putting him on your lap and brushing or combing him everyday. Give him his favourite tit-bit afterwards and he will associate the brushing with getting the treat. Make sure when you pick him up its not by his ears. Pick him up by the scruff of his neck and support his back legs with your other hand. Good luck!!

Answer 4

Not all rabbits like being picked up, maybe that is as tame as he will get. Get him neutered and see if that makes a difference.

Answer 5

not always we bought a 6 month old male rabbit an a 4 month old female for our son they had not been played with alot put him in one room where he cant get out or hurt sit on the floor an dont make sudden movement brib him with a carrot or grass any kind of treat mine even like crackers an cornies after you spend time with him an he knows he can trust you he will be in your lap in no time it may take 7-10 days but if your concistant with him an continue to play an show him he will come around mine even play with cat balls with bells.. hope this helps

Answer 6

You need to read about rabbits. Most rabbits hate to be picked up. It is a natural instinct it makes them feel they are in danger. If you pick your rabbit up incorrectly he could very well wiggle and then break his back. If you don't get your rabbit fixed you are going to have worse problems then him squirming. He will be spraying urine all over his cage. You need to read the book the House Rabbit Handbook and go to this website http://www.rabbit.org

Answer 7

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Answer 8

no but male rabbits need neutering before thay can be tamed

Answer 9

all rabbits are like that, we had rabbits that were born in captivity and even they were pretty wild, thats just how rabbits are, but the more time you spend with them the better they are. the best ones we ever had had been hand fed. good luck!

Answer 10

just spend loads of time with him, and it may take a while but it will get easier to pick him up etc so be patient