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Forum BEHAVIOR Daddy’s in the hospital and my bunnies are upset!

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    • Michele823
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        My boyfriend is in the hospital and it was always his job to clean their cage and litter box. So when I started doing it they have grown very upset. They have started ripping up their towel and trying to throw their litter pan. Now I understand they don’t know any better and I can handle the mess but my concern is keeping them as stress free as possible. Also when my boyfriend gets home he won’t be able to bend over to fix their cage and I have work for 8 hours. I’m just curious if anyone has had similar problems and what I might be able to do to keep them calm while I’m not home. They are also used to being allowed out while either of us are home and I’m worried that they are going to get annoyed when he’s home and they are not being let out if I’m at work. They normally behave if we both have work, their cage is more then big enough for them. But I know if he’s home and they are not being allowed out they are going to get upset. And because our bunnies are scared of our 2 dogs I can’t remove them from our bedroom it would be way too stressful on them. I don’t care about the mess in their cage or the towels I’m just looking for ways to keep them happy and calm until things are back to normal.


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          I would suggest you just try to stick to a routine as much as possible. Try to do things around the same time your boyfriend would have. As for letting them out, all you can do is try to ensure they have things to keep them occupied while they are caged. You could give them a cardboard box with holes cut in it (my buns love to destroy these), willow toys, etc.


        • Michele823
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            Thank you for the advice, I got them a bunch of new toys. The bottom of their cage is plastic and then we keep a big piece of card board with a fluffy towel on top. Since they sleep on the top level I left the towel out so maybe they will rip up the cardboard instead of the towel. My boyfriend came home from the hospital so I’m hoping they will claim down a bit now.


          • LittlePuffyTail
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              Hope your boyfriend feels better soon.


            • RabbitPam
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                Also hope he has a good and quick recovery. They were undoubtedly upset about his absence and the change in routine, and let you know it. I think they will start to behave better just knowing he’s there with them. If he can present them with a treat or toys when they can’t come out, it may make them feel he’s still there for them, just not as actively for a while. Just hearing his voice may help, too.


              • RabbitPam
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                  I have to add: go check out BB’s videos that you can get to from the home page of this site. There’s one of her bunny, Vivian, who has BB’s husband walking by her in sandals etc. as she gets to know him. The story behind the video is that BB had to go on a trip for a few weeks and Vivian was stuck with hubby – who she never seemed to like – for ALL bunny care duties. Well, after a week, they got to know each other and now Miss Viv is tolerant of her Daddy as well as devoted to Mom.


                • Michele823
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                    Thanks for all the advice, I’ve been so busy since my boyfriend got home from the hospital, but your right just knowing that he was home and hearing his voice calmed them down. I had to move all the furniture in our bedroom around to make it easier for my boyfriend and both bunnies seem to be more interested in exploring then they are with what I’m doing. When things get back to normal I’m think I’m going to start taking turns with my boyfriend on bunny duties so they get used to both of us doing everything.

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