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Forum BEHAVIOR Coco the bunny is having aggression issues

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    • Newbunnymommy
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        I got this bunny about a week ago from a friend who had the bunny at her apartment then moved home where her parents had 5 dogs… So when she posted she was getting rid of it , I took her in… (Not sure if it’s a he or a she but we’ll guess female, vet visit will be scheduled) and at first she was timid, shy, scared.. Now she has become aggressive and lunges and grunts at me and the kids… Especially when cleaning out the cage (which I do weekly), putting food down, cleaning litter box (which I do daily).. She has free reign of a bunny proofed living room and is only in her cage at night or while we are gone (stay at home mom so I’m usually always home) I’ve tried to bond with her and she doesn’t seem interested or just gets scared… What am I doing wrong? What should I do? I’m in love with this cute bunny but I can’t seem to get it to like me… picture for cuteness…


      • Reeem
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          If you could ask the previous owner if s/he was spayed or neutered? A lot of aggression issues come from not being spayed or neutered.


        • Asriel and Bombur
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            I agree about asking if the bunny is fixed. But also what are you doing with her handling wise? If she is fixed odds are she’s being aggressive out of fear.

            You really shouldn’t be handling her if she’s so new, especially with kids, I know they like to pick up the cuddly bunny. Bunnies aren’t cuddly, they don’t really like being handled. So picking her up unless it’s an emergency is a big no. Trying to cuddle her like a cat or a dog would be is a big no go as well. If you’re trying to bond, do it on the ground at her level and don’t force anything. Let her come to you. Honestly the best thing you can do is sit and read a book or watch a movie, and don’t touch her. Pretend like she’s not there. Eventually her natural curiosity will take over and she’ll start exploring you. You can ask her if she wants to be pet by extending your hand palm down and if she bows her head you can give her a few pets, but not too many so you don’t spook her. Some bunnies can take a few months to a year to warm up and feel safe in their environment. So be patient and give it time.

            Females are also pretty territorial. So if you have to do any cleaning or putting her food down, do it when she’s not in her pen. She’s more likely to nip at you and lunge in their.

            Make sure you take her to a bunny-savvy vet. Especially if a spay needs to be performed, only a bunny-savvy vet will be able to do it. They’re also known as exotics vets.


          • Newbunnymommy
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              I called her and she said as far as she knew it wasn’t spayed/neutered… I called my vet and they have an exotic vet and we are working on getting the appointment as soon as possible (she’s only in a few times a month)… I also told the kids to leave her alone for a while and they understand… I did what you said let the bunny out and sat down and ignored her, she eventually explored my way a bit!! Thank you all for the advice! Also is nipping at my clothes normal when exploring?


            • Asriel and Bombur
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                Nips are totally normal Nips and booping are how they communicate. Usually it means they want food/attention or even asking you to get out of the way.


              • Newbunnymommy
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                  Thank you for your advice, I’ve noticed a huge change in her!!! Any and all advice is what I need!!!

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