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Re: the petting and then the “snap”, it makes me wonder if she actually is enjoying the petting in that instance. My Fable is a very anxious rabbit and there are times when she will receive pets, but body language cues tell me she is not actually enjoying it. If she were a rabbit inclined to biting as a reaction, I imagine she would try and “snap”…[Read more]

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. 🙁

I, too, had my ladies experiencing false pregnancies before I got them spayed as well. They had behaved in ways much like your bun right now. 🙁

What I did, was I separated them – since they were pulling fur from themselves and others – and gave them each a box to start storing their materials…[Read more]

Hmmmm, I wonder if it could have to do with her vision? Rabbits can’t see very well up close, so perhaps she is getting startled when you reach close to her face?

Maybe you could try using a vocal cue or some other sound anytime you are going to give her food (such as a clicker or a kissy noise)? Then she sould hear it and know more food was…[Read more]

Agree with what’s been said so far, and just wanted to add it’s prob for the best that she attacked him if he was just recently neutered, because males can still have sperm in their systems for a couple weeks after neutering!

You’re welcome!

Yes, pre-bonding means living side by side and swapping sides, but no actual dates.

Maisie will definitely be upset at first, but that is kind of the point! You want her to accept the fact that there is another bunny around (and realize the world isn’t ending because of it) before you actually start dates. It may take a week or…[Read more]

Agree, the bonding template would be helpful so we can get a better sense of what you have tried and not tried so far.

It’s important that you prevent fighting in bonding sessions, so you should be ready to intervene before things escalate to biting. Wearing thick gloves is important so you can get your hands on them if needed.

My Bun Jovi can be an excessive mounter too. What is the bonding space like? I found it helped to give mine a lot of space during the marathoning sessions, along with some hiding spots for my other bun to escape to (things she could hop up on top of were helpful).

I do think it should resolve in a day or two (or at least calm down to a more…[Read more]

I agree with Bam, his diet sounds good and he sounds very healthy to me!

I agree with LBJ10 and Bam, EC or an ear infection were the first things that came to my mind as well!

It’s best to just let her do her thing, make sure she has nesting material. Allowing her to go through this undisturbed is going to minimize stress.

As far as they spay goes, I think it might be best to stick with your appointment a month from now. I don’t have first hand experience but as far as I recall it is not advised to spay while the…[Read more]

Congrats on your new bunnies!

They’re getting close to that age where they will hit puberty. They should be separated once they hit 12 weeks of age, as Wick said, even though they are siblings they will mate and/or fight.

The diet sounds good. A rabbit should always act hungry. It’s when a rabbit do3snt act hungry or refuses food that you should worry. As long as he eats hay and has ample hay (and water) available 24/7, he wont starve.

Rabbits can however eat too fast, which should be prevented. They can choke on pellets, which can be fatal. To slow down the…[Read more]

E cuniculi is what first comes to mind when a bun has seizures. E cuniculi is a microscopic parasite that affects organs with high blood flow, typically the brain and/or the kidney. The bun can carry the parasite for many years, without any problems, then suddenly a flare-up may occur and the bun becomes symptomatic.

An ear infection, as LBJ also…[Read more]

I would definitely suggest having him evaluated by a vet when you can. He seems OK right now, but there’s nothing that says this won’t progress. If these are seizures, then that would be very concerning. Treatment for EC is relatively inexpensive, but you will need a vet to make the diagnosis. Other things can cause seizures as well. Or, if these…[Read more]