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Nipping is a way of communicating various messages (a shame we can’t understand rabbit language, haha), so nipping isn’t inherently bad. It is unfortunate if your rabbit’s nip is a bit harder, though generally rabbits need some time to learn what a “light” nip is on humans. My rabbits nip me to move, pet them, or give them food.

I would also opt for an Xpen, but a cage is a nice addition to an Xpen, so the rabbit has a “safe haven” where he/she feels more protected. Most cages on the market are too small on their own for an enclosed space to keep a rabbit for a long period of time, so an Xpen is typically more recommended.

It’s only been a day or so. Things are probably still irritated. The dark spots look like scabs and the pink “rash” might be from the clippers. I wouldn’t worry too much yet. It doesn’t look angry or infected. Give it a little time and see how it looks.

Typical rabbit/small animal cages are very small, but if you are looking for a temporary “cage” setup, a dog crate would be a better option because the size is better, however, an xpen would be the best for the bunny long term.

Does he do this when you’re in his space? Or just any time he is near you?

It’s good you are getting her in to the vet tomorrow. It does sound like her teeth are bothering her, or possibly early GI stasis. Sometimes molting can cause some tummy trouble.  Can you offer her some pellet mash? Or critical care? If her teeth are hurting her she might eat pellet mash willingly. If she doesn’t, syringe feeding her could help…[Read more]

Thank you for all the help! Luckily he agreed to scheduling an appointment so we’ll get to take her in tomorrow morning. I’m just worried because we just now got her some new spring mix and also some different veggies like mint and cilantro (those were the only available atm) but she just chins all of them and moves away :/ I’m trying to get her t…[Read more]

You won’t be able to do any successful bonding until everyone is fixed. That goes for the male too. Make sure to keep them seperate with double barriers so they can’t bite each other through the bars and so your male doesn’t impregnate the baby. They can get pregnant as early as 12 weeks of age.

She sounds very happy indeed! Some bunnies are very outgoing like that!

I’m just going to add that since writing this I have just sat down on the floor with her and she has done 2 massive bunny flops right next to me (followed by much smoothing from me!) so shes clearly feeling relaxed and may well just be a super friendly and relaxed rabbit!