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The presence of an unfixed rabbit can bring about hormonal behavior in a fixed rabbit. That being said, any two rabbits, regardless of fixed status or not, being put together is likely to lead to aggression. Rabbits are territorial animals and another rabbit is very often going to make one or both rabbits aggressive by nature.

Have you been going…[Read more]

URIs do not get worse overnight and inherently aren’t lethal really. The fact that he is so energetic honestly I would be surprised if symptoms got significantly worse at any fast pace. URIs are annoying, but often aren’t life threatening on their own. In terms of rabbit illnesses, it does need to be treated, but, it’s not a life-ender at the…[Read more]

Thank you for your answer! Yes! He is super happy! Binkying, flopping, eating like a little pig and seeking attention all the time! I don’t mind the vet visits or the money. I mean, I am not a millionaire, but I want him to be ok. I am just scared it might get worse. I have been unconsciously trying not to love him too much… too late…

I think being frustrated is natural – no one opts into having a new cute pet and being plagued with vet visits. I think I mentioned in a previous topic of yours or a similar case that it took 5 months of treatment for my Wick’s URI, which we started tx when we got him at 8-9wo. Exact same situation as you in that I was really frustrated that my…[Read more]

They can be easily trained to come. Call his name and offer a treat, play it on repeat. He’ll get their soon. I second what everybody above said. To me the collar is a big no no. Too dangerous. Hope it helps!

Update – I got the medical records.

seems like my poor Milo has had a very rough time of it – he is not 7 months as I was told but somewhere between 2 and 5.  His life was pretty awful before.

Also  he is intersex.

Nobody seems to be able to tell me much about this – I just have his neutering records.

I have no idea if this is why I am h…[Read more]

I am not sure if he has a uterus. I am going back and forth between the two shelters that had him and I don’t seem to be able to find out any answers. The notes say he is likely sterile and he was in a cage with another male and not to rehome as he is likely sterile.

Would hormones make him aggressive? He has not shown any signs of this – it is m…[Read more]

Sex can be a contributing factor to how easy a bond can be, but I don’t actually think it’s a deciding factor. Males can bond with males and females, and females can bond with other females.

Re: being a hermaphrodite, if your rabbit is hormonal due to the presence of a uterus (not sure if that means the hormones would be intact or not though?),…[Read more]

I feed a lot of dandelions from my yard, we don’t use chemicals on the lawn.  Also if you have chemical free roses, you can feed the petals.

I think a baby carrot or two is just fine, as well as a slice of my apple.  Pick one and feed every other day.

For store bought treats, look for those based on hay and have no sugar.

Leafy greens, a few b…[Read more]

A note for all the litter box tossers…

A loop of heavy duty duct tape will hold the box on the floor.

Most buns will actually come running when you shake the treat jar. Combine the trwat jar shsking with saying the bun’s name, and chances are good he’ll learn to come when called.

My bun Vilde would come running every time I bit into an apple. Rabbits have an acute sense of smell and they are, and should be, very food oriented.

I agree with the above. The reason you’re wanting a collar is the very reason you shouldn’t have you: you don’t want to have something happen to your precious bun. I would definitely work on training to come when called. It’s not foolproof obviously but it’s an important tool. Eventually you’ll figure out their preferred places for hiding/play…[Read more]