I'm taking care of two rabbits. They are very mean. When I try to clean their cages and put food for they they jump at me and bite. I try to put them together so that they'll be friends but they only fight one another.
How to teach them a lesson so that they'll not be ungrateful and bite the hand that feeds them?
Thanks.
2007-07-30 07:41:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They're not be ungrateful, they're just being rabbits. How many people don't realise how aggressive they can be!
If they're fighting I suggest you separate them pronto - ESPECIALLY if they're two uncastrated males, they have the potential to inflict very nasty injuries on each other. Either way, they're not getting on so they need to be separated - and perhaps suggest neutering to your friend if they're not already!
Do these bunnies get to come out their hutch every day? I would let them out everyday and clean and feed them while they're out. Rabbits need to be exercised everyday and it might help their aggression levels by giving them an outlet for their energy. Rabbits are much less likely to bite when picked up from the floor than when approached from inside their cage.
Whatever you do, know that it's not these rabbits that need to learn a lesson - it's you!
Chalice
2007-07-30 07:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, rabbits do not learn through punishment like humans or dogs. So if your thinking that by disciplining it through a small smack or sumthing it probably wouldnt be very useful. First, separate the rabbits. Most of the times rabbits will fight, especially two un-nuetered males. Two females will also fight some times. The best idea to calm their behavior will be to ghave them fixed. It reduces the amount of hormones and agressiveness, and makes them easier to train. Also, if feeding is the problem, rabbits are very territorial. From personal experience, what seems to work is if when you take out their bowl, cover their eyes and quickly take it out and fill it. When putting the bowl back, do the same thing, cover its face. Then close the cage. Hope I have helped
2007-07-30 08:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by Kim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You obviously dont know ANYTHING ABOUT RABBITS. Always research first. First of all, rabbits dont like you entering their "home" when they are inside. Dont just expect two rabbits to be friends! Put their cages next to each other let them smell and meet each other for like 10 min. If you see scratching take them away quickly. Do this everyday until you see friendliness. When they are ready, rub them with garlic or onions(I know this is strange, but it is to make sure they smell the same. Other rabbit smells may cause a fight.)and allow them small play dates outside together. If any fighting, take them away and go back to putting their cages next to each other. Keep doing this and they'll be perfect friends in about a month. Goodluck!
2007-07-30 08:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by Rabbit 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in case you extremely won't be in a position to guard it then I advise giving it to somebody who needs to guard it, yet i could attempt slightly longer. I owned 5 rabbits whilst i grew to become into 10 years previous so so you might have the potential to guard a million. Rabbits are rather straight forward to potty prepare because of the fact they actually potty prepare themselves and choose to bypass to the bathing room interior the comparable nook. Your little bunny is in basic terms a toddler, it merely started out being used to itself and its new cage and it will take a short mutually as for it to get adjusted, supply it time. Your bunny could get pee on itself yet whilst your potty field is located nicely that's probably no longer a subject, plus, bunnies sparkling themselves. _____________________ ok, merely study your replace and your husband is sweet, you're being rather fickle and ridiculous and freaking out over no longer something. you're dropping sleep and urge for foodstuff? Over a tiny rabbit? Are you extreme? i think of you go with scientific take care of your stress issues. i'm hoping you in no way have youngsters because of the fact which you will probable finally end up "no longer wanting it anymore" whilst it does one factor incorrect.
2016-12-11 05:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by carra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly if your rabbits don't have one you shpuld get them a salt lick from the pet shop. Always make sure they have fresh water available as they will get thirsty from it. My rabbit started biting and someone(who owned a rabbit) told me that rabbits can sense the salt on our skin and bite because they want the salt. I got my rabbit a salt lick and she never bit anyone again.
2007-07-31 16:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sit them down and make them watch fatal attraction that should give them the idea, sorry I couldn't resist!
2007-07-30 07:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by H1976 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little hasenpfeffer anyone? Rabbit stew?
2007-07-30 07:49:54 · answer #7 · answered by simply_me 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Put them on the naughty stool.
2007-07-30 08:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by Wet Doggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try being more gentle with them
2007-07-30 17:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by May 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make them look like ur mad
2007-07-30 07:44:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋