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Forum BEHAVIOR Ripping fur

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    • Bunshun
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        Hi my male rabbit is ripping the hair at the nape of the neck on my female rabbit to the point that it’s bleeding I haven’t seen anything posted on this and am looking for help

        thanks


      • DanaNM
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          Are they bonded (and spayed/neutered)? have you noticed whether this is happening during grooming (over-grooming), or perhaps a rough mounting attempt? The location sounds like maybe excessive mounting?

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          • Bunshun
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              They are both spade/neutered and have been bonded when I have seen the male do it looks as he’s trying to get on top of her then he falls and rips hair out


          • DanaNM
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              Hmmm, have there been any changes in your household? Such as a recent move or new pets?

              The other thing that can sometimes trigger things like this is a health change in one of the rabbits. Sometimes when one rabbit is ill it can trigger some dominance behaviors in the bond.

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            • LBJ10
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                There is a such thing as stress humping. I have first-hand knowledge! LOL  Do you think he could be stressed out about something? Loud noise? Strange smells? Change in the household?

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