I have a rabbit and he is very aggressive! He scratches and Bites but i think it might be because his 2 companions (Including his Brother) died about a month ago...Can someone please help me, I love him and I dont want to get rid of him, but How can I stop the Aggression?
2007-01-04 23:15:20 · 8 answers · asked by -Ashlee- Eeeep! 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Male rabbits (bucks) can become agressive over time. It may have something to do with the fact that he was bonded to his companions and is now lonely and bored. How old is he? Is he fixed?
If he isn't fixed you will want to get this to happen ASAP. This will solve a lot of agression problems.
Don't assume that he would like another rabbit friend. It can be very difficult to bond a new rabbit to him, especially if he isn't happy.
Check out the house rabbit society for more tips. They have an extensive website. Also depending on where you live, there may be a rabbit expert that can visit him and see what his behavior is all about.
2007-01-04 23:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's not neutered getting him fixed will help. Depending on how you lost the others, it might be well worth a vet visit anyway to make sure he's not sick
One other thing, do you know what his order was in the group? This might sound like a strange question but rabbits have a definite heirachy and changes in the group dynamics can have a huge impact on behaviour. I had a group of 5 (3 males, 2 females all neutered/spayed) that lived together quite happily for about 2 years. One of the boys (middle guy on the totem pole) died and the young guy that was on the bottom suddenly started fighting with the older head bun. It was terrible and no matter what I did he wouldn't stop trying to challenge the older rabbit. In the end I had to separate them.
Although your rabbit is now alone he may be feeling like he has to protect his new found power and space. A female companion might help if this is the case, spayed of course. I've found most rabbits are pretty laid back with the companionship of their own kind.
2007-01-05 02:05:26 · answer #2 · answered by mbunnyau 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before everything, rabbits do not study by using punishment like people or canines. So in the journey that your questioning that by technique of disciplining it by using a small smack or sumthing it probable wouldnt be very sensible. First, separate the rabbits. an excellent variety of the circumstances rabbits will combat, extraordinarily 2 un-nuetered men. 2 females will additionally combat some circumstances. the wonderful theory to calm their habit would be to ghave them mounted. It reduces the quantity of hormones and agressiveness, and makes them extra easy to coach. additionally, if feeding is the subject, rabbits are very territorial. From own adventure, what seems to artwork is that if once you're taking away their bowl, cover their eyes and rapidly take it out and fill it. whilst putting the bowl lower back, do the comparable element, cover its face. Then close the cage. wish I extremely have helped
2016-12-15 16:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by miracle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think the problem is that he's bored, I heard that Guinea Pigs make great friends for rabbits. Though my rabbit really loves my cat! (I think my cat's gets annoyed with him...but hey, they get along good)
2007-01-05 04:06:47 · answer #4 · answered by CrazyCate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daily handling is always good and it helps them get acquinted with you.But if your rabbit is not neutured then that may be a solution because that does tend to make them more hyper but they will calm down if he is neutured.
2007-01-05 05:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by lilangelface17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have him or her check at the vet...and tell the vet the same thing...your rabbit maybe going though change's.......have a GReat Day
2007-01-04 23:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by 3-selin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get him a Ferret to play with.
2007-01-04 23:49:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get him a lady friend.
2007-01-04 23:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by Kirashumo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋