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Forum BONDING First bunny jealous of new bunny? And biting?

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    • Vane
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        We have a bunny, S’mores, that is about 8 months old and we have had her for 6 months. A few days ago we took in a stray rabbit that’s about two or three months old. They have interacted already and the new bunny Oreo really likes S’mores. S’mores isn’t aggressive towards Oreo but is still getting used to not being the only bunny. We haven’t been able to get them to interact more because since Oreo was a stray he/she has fleas and has had a runny nose and a lot of sneezing these past two days so we don’t want s’mores getting sick. It’s too late for the fleas. Oreo is going to the vet tomorrow. The problem is that since we got the new bunny s’mores seems to be getting jealous of the new bunny. Whenever we are defleaing Oreo, s’mores runs up and climbs into our lap to be petted. She does this even if we just sit next to Oreos cage. She has also started to chase us around and tries to bite our feet until we pet her and follows us all around the house trying to get our attention. Even if we sit and pet her for half an hour it’s not enough for her and she starts nipping until we continue petting her. I don’t know if this is normal and if it will stop once she gets used to the new bunny.


      • Bam
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          It sounds normal, many pets defend their resources and Oreo obviously consider you a resource. In dogs it’s more of a rule than an exception, as I’m sure you know. I don’t think it’s as common in rabbits but the mechanism is probably the same.
          Things may improve if Oreo and new bun can be bonded. But that will of corse have to wait until new bun gets a clean bill of health. You should quarantine new bun as best you can until a vet has checked him/her and given the all-clear.
          Thank you for saving this stray!


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            My phone won’t let me edit, just wanted to add: biting and nipping is a common way for bunnies to communicate. In the context you’re describing, the bites are not aggression but an effort to get your attention. It may still hurt though and you don’t want to reward it. Punishing it actively is not recommended though. Just don’t reward it.

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