my rabbit is really lovely and tame but recently has started biting clothing?

Question

i would like her to stop doing this otherwise i will be wearing holey things with no zips. any ideas? i love her but don't know how to do this she is only 6 months old?

Answer 1

Rabbits are chewers. They love to chew, they need to chew.

If you don't want them chewing on something then you must keep that item away from them, or vice versa.

If she is chewing/nibbling while you are holding her, this may be a sign of not wanting to be held anymore, or needing to be put down to potty.

Give her things that she CAN chew on. Safe items, items that are beneficial such as a chunk of wood, hay, etc. This may help fill that void of what comes natural to rabbits to chew on something that she is allowed to, curb that desire, thus eliminate chewing on items you don't want her to chew on.

Answer 2

Is she biting the clothing you are wearing or clothing that is around the house?

Is she spayed? Rabbits are induced ovulators, so in short they never go into an actual "heat." However, by 6 months a small breed would almost be sexually mature. Also, breeds that are more aggressive by nature such New Zealands will start to show this behavior around this age.

Or perhaps she is high strung, I know that Tans chew on hair, clothing and earrings. They tend to outgrow it though.

Make sure she has the proper amount of pellets, hay and fresh water in her cage. And skip the extras. It's also not a bad idea to make sure she has something to chew on.

Despite what some people say, rabbits wear down their teeth naturally from eating their pelleted food and hay. Chew sticks are fun, but not necessary. However, if your rabbit is chewing on your clothing, this might be a case where she needs things to chew on.

Answer 3

The thumping is territorial. The biting is "go away me on my own--i'm an human being now, and that i do not wanna be petted." Sorry, yet it truly is merely how rabbits are. they're actually not something yet lovable and sweet as toddlers, and then the adults are recommend many of the time! It relies upon alot on the guy bunny inspite of the indisputable fact that and what breed he's. in case you want a very mellow bunny get a Velveteen Lop. Holland lops (in case you receive him from a puppy keep, he's likely a blended breed) are spunky yet extremely tiny and we had a dollar that change right into a sweetheart. also, strong for you--getting him neutered. sounds like you extremely care bout your bunny. in most cases greenbacks are mellower than does.

Answer 4

Rabbits do chew anything and everything. Mine have had a go at my wallpaper, my wooden fireplace, my carpet, my bed and it's a disaster if they sneak into the bottom of my wardrobe, yeah, the designer shoes get it too!

I think you just need to keep your clothes out of the way of your rabbit. I doubt it's something you can stop as it's natural behaviour. My male rabbit chews my sleeve if I pick him up. I think he does it because he's not happy about being held so he has a bit of a bunny tantrum and starts chewing.

PS if your rabbit is a female, best to get her spayed asap. Female rabbits often die from uterine cancer so spaying can prevent that.

Answer 5

she is bored. put a towel that you don't think in her cage with her at night and then when she is out during the day give her treat and toys to nibble on. she will not chew on your clothes.

Answer 6

its just a stage my rabbit did that for a while then she stop and has never done it again

Answer 7

try not putting clothes on it then

Answer 8

i guess maybe it gets hungry my dog acutally starts bitting anything to notify me it is hungry

Answer 9

distract her with food