He lives in the house so he is used to the kids and other animals and we only get him out at night when it's quiet. We let him out and have a bit of a pet then leave him to run around but when you handle him sometimes he licks and nibbles. Do you think he just needs a salt lick or is this a sign of stress? He is 11 weeks old.
2007-03-18 14:14:48 · 15 answers · asked by wattie 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ah Stokies!!! I realised that I wouldn't let the B******s grind me down but yeah there is a los the addiction element!!!
2007-03-18 14:29:14 · update #1
Sorry! also.
2007-03-18 14:37:57 · update #2
as for someone saying he is doing it because he is still little i am sorry but that is not true i had one rabbit that still nibbled when it was 8 years old and my current rabbit used to do it shes 2 and has just stopped it because it was a sign of boredom or that her teeth were too long so i bought her a mineral stone thes are great for all small rodents to nibble on as they safely help file down the teeth we also gave her cardboard boxing and toilet rolls to play with which again is totally safe and we bought her a run and place it in the garden during the day so she can stretch her legs, i noticed someone told you to take your rabbit to the vet this is not atall neccesary your rabbit just needs its mind stimulating more, if these tips do not work and the rabbit is biting hard then i would say you will just have to get rid of it or wear gardening gloves when handlnig as a rabbit bite will not hurt through a good pair of those, hope that helps
2007-03-18 21:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by MARIE S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't already have a salt lick, yeah, that might be part of the problem. All natural grazers kept in captivity require added salt. It could also be a sign of stress and needing more activity. You might also see some benefits in whispering "Bunny, bunny, bunny" in his ear, kissing the top of his head lots (don't laugh at me, I'm serious! Sort of.) and making sure he has adequate chew toys. They like old telephone books, cardboard boxes. As some of the other contributors pointed out, he is still a baby and likely teething
2007-03-18 14:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by OP 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have done all that you can to minimize stress I would just remind you bunnies like quiet so when you get him out don't overwhelm him but I would also pick him some of those wooden carrots, celery, real carrots, and different things, it also might just be a phase since he is only 11 weeks just like babies, and puppies get a little nibbly when they are exploring their environment its a development thing.
2007-03-18 14:26:03 · answer #3 · answered by trickyvicky12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would give him a mineral/salt wheel just to do it but some bunnies do not like being handled. since yours is still young buy some leather gloves or work gloves so he doesnt hurt you and handle him more to get him used to it start slow though petting leading to picking up. sitting down holding him might help also as they do get scared being up high. ust take it slow and make sure it is calm when you have him out and good luck
2007-03-18 14:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by fantozzizoo 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a bunny like that, maybe he's not used to getting handled, just give him time, offer him a carrot before holding him, then put out your hand for him to sniff, then pet him. Eventually he'll want to get picked up.
2007-03-18 14:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by bsjokerkid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might come down to HOW you are picking him up.
if approaching from behind it makes a lot of animals nervous and they nip....remember, with his eyes bein gon the sides of his head he gets almost a 360 view so your hands appearing in his 'rear view' will scare him....also, it will seem to him that these massive pink things are going to close around him.
make sure he is aware that you are there, slowly move your hands to him and on no account ever 'grab', soft. warm hands slowly closing on him when he is ready for it will help ease him....but expect some nipping anyway, all young nip.
2007-03-18 15:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by safcian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya it is natural but, what you can do is you can give it a peice of wood and it will get so tired of chewing on the wood that usually , it worked for me it will stop biting you. or you can just give it a salt lick and it will lick that and stop biting you
2007-03-18 14:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by Danielle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a sign of being a baby,they are getting used to different tastes and feel,but i thought you were avoiding this site,like your question stated only the other day,or did you just get withdrawal symptoms and have to come back for more!
2007-03-18 14:24:45 · answer #8 · answered by stokies 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He is doing it because he is still little. Although, you need to teach him not to bite or else it will be to late. You can teach him by saying no or bad when he does somthing wrong, and reward him when he does something good.
2007-03-18 14:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by hypergal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You look like Kelly Brooke, slightly
2007-03-18 14:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by shootin_star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋