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Hi thanks for responding. I knew that the humping was normal, but didn’t realise that they froze and fell off like they did when mating if they had been neutered. Thanks for letting me know x

Yup, it does sound like sexual frustration. Buns can bite down pretty hard when they mount another bun, so hard that it breaks the skin of the mounted bun. It’s not about aggression or trying to cause hurt.

Since sex drive in a young intact bun is very strong, especially this time of year, removing him from your body parts may be the best option.…[Read more]

Moults can be spectacular, especially the big spring moult. From what you describe it sounds like a normal moulting spot. It happens at times because moult can be patchy.

Up until last year our bun didn’t tolerate brushes, but now I can gently comb him. For 7,5 years our little mister won’t-be-brushed had to be gently plucked, and you could…[Read more]

Ok I will try all of those things I am currently either squealing or saying no and then gently pushing him away. He usually just put his teeth on me but recently he’ll start to get ancy and look for something (idk what) and then bite/nip me, I honestly think it might have to do with sexual frustration cause he also gets all ancy and looks for…[Read more]

I don’t think 9-10 hours is too long. Just as long as you leave plenty of hay out for your bunny. Is she 100% free roam? Or does she have a place she goes at night? If there is a place where she can be corralled, that would probably be better.

I think taking her somewhere for a day would be more stressful than it’s worth, to be honest. I would…[Read more]

Can you grow fresh grass to help supplement?

@Ellie – Keep in mind you’re also talking to someone who has only used a baby gate as means of containment. LOL

I’ve had good luck with “squealing”. If you do this when they nip, it teaches them to adjust the pressure they use. A nip meant to communicate something should literally just be them placing their teeth on you.

It happens. Nothing to be concerned about.

Yes, separate them. He’s a dwarf breed, and they can get their puberty at 3 months. Within a couple of weeks his hormones are going to go crazy. If you think their relationship is rough now, wait until he starts to mount everything in sight, but preferably the cat, multiple times a day.

Hormonal bunnies are more likely to be grumpy and frustrated…[Read more]

I’m very sorry for your loss 😥 It breaks your heart to lose a friend.

She looks so regal in that pic in your avatar, she was a really pretty bunny!

Binky free sweet Bun, forever free from pain!

@DanaNM: yes, it’s likely to be anything fruit-related. There are more animals who like fermented fruit and alcohol and will grab any chance to get it: crows do, monkeys do, elephants do. Yikes…

I searched for a bit about rabbits being booze hounds, and it seems that it’s not that rare. I read an account of someone saying goodbye to their…[Read more]

An idea I’d like to share is what I have for my rabbit!

I have a large dog crate with a bed inside of it. The door to this is ALWAYS open. Then, attached to that is an XXL dog pen (literally huge) and I actually attached two of those so that he has tons of room to run around. I have a cardboard piece that covers the baseboards as well as a…[Read more]

@HipHopBunny: yes, it’s great to see nature bloom again! And having your own hens sounds amazing, fresh eggs from a bunch of happy chickens ^_^

Haha, I will try to find a way to attach photos! I’m not quite sure how..

But for now, the breeder has him on those young rabbit pellets, which I need to ask what they are, and since they are for young rabbits I always thought to get him timothy hay and alfalfa hay but the breeder has had him on timothy hay from birth so I figured I might as well…[Read more]