I think it sounds like he has it pretty good at your place to tell you the truth. I know it doesn’t sound ideal to you, but he’s safe, he’s fed, and you take care of him – that is better than many many situations that he could be in.

I think charging at your feet isn’t necessarily territorial related – many rabbits do this – it just may be a reaction once he see’s your feet. Maybe he see’s the feet come down, it’s time to get up so out he runs.

Is it possible to make him free roam in your room when you are gone or perhaps get him a larger space like a puppy exercise pen to stay in (usually 4×4 feet) while you are gone to protect your furniture.

I think he will start getting used to the new schedule.

I wonder if you try covering his cage with a sheet if that might calm him down during the day. Generally rabbits are crepsecular and are most active at dusk and dawn and usually sleep all day and all night.

I do totally feel your frustration too. I hear this alot from people who keep their rabbits in their room – it’s really not ideal because of the hay and the noise but I know sometimes it’s the only option – I know other members will have some ideas as well for those who must keep their rabbits in their rooms and they will respond soon.

Hi Chris! I know exactly how you feel. I lived in NYC with my very aggressive, bite-y bunny. It was even worse then what you’re talking about. My room was more like 80 square feet. George’s cage was 2′ 4′. He was only allowed out from 10 when I got home until midnight/1am when I went to sleep. He chewed everything. It’s a miracle he didn’t get electrocuted. He chewed so many wires.

These are the ideas I’ve got, hopefully there were more people who have had to deal with this as well,

-I don’t know what you have in his cage, but toys that will help with his frustration like paper to shred, cardboard to chew and anything he can throw are cheap and will make him feel like he has control over the situation.

-Try not to clean his cage unless you have to. The litterbox has to be cleaned, but try to leave all his stuff alone as much as possible.

-You can look into vertical expansion if you don’t have the option of horizontal space. Bunny condos are relatively easy to build and cheap. This will also give your little guy an outlet for excess energy.

-Leave the radio on for him at a low volume. I always did NPR because there are always people having conversations and it’s super mellow.

-Try not to feel guilty. It’s easy to feel like you’re not giving your rabbit the best life they could possibly have (I think we all feel that way sometimes). If you like having him around and you feed him/trim his nails/take him to the vet then you two are a good match. Find an in cage/out of cage schedule you can stick to and maintain your sanity. The HRN recommended minimum is 3hrs. Whatever works for you do it and give him time to adjust. I guarantee you’re providing a happy life for him. It’s really impressive that you kept him after breaking up with your girlfriend. Rabbits think of their people as part of their burrow. Even if he’s grumpy about the move the stability of being with you is reassuring.