Charging, grunting bun

[Alfiebuns]

Hi,

I wondered if anyone had experience of a female bun showing signs of aggression for apparently no reason?

I have a 1 yr old little lady who has been bonded with my little man alfie for around 6 months. They have been in love since they met and have never had any problems.

I also have 3 other buns which I am bonding but in a separate part of the house, they never meet alfie and his lady and I don’t share anything between them that could have smells on so not sure if this is relevant.

Anyways, my little lady is regularly charging and grunting at alfie, often when alfie is just sleeping or eating and always unsuspecting. She does it at a very aggressive speed and it terrifies alfie. He doesn’t know what to do so just hides or sometimes cleans her (through fear maybe?), so I would like to put a stop to it asap. If anyone has advice alfie and I would be very grateful.

x

[Sarita]

Well as long as it’s not aggressive then I would just let them work it out – she’s the dominant one which is why he grooms her. She is just communicating in her rabbit way with him.

[tanlover14]

My bonded buns do this sometimes also – she is spayed though right?

[Alfiebuns]

Yes, all buns are spayed/neutered.

Oh poo, well I do hope she hurries up through this phase (I hope it is a phase) because I’m a massive wimp and get so upset seeing Alfie scared. He runs out of the room and takes up spot somewhere less in her way, bless him, he would make a great hoomin boyfriend!

Thank you for your replies anyhow, it has put my mind at ease. God help me bonding her with the others next year =|

[tanlover14]

Do you have five buns total??

I have a bonded quintet and just got a sixth last weekend that I will have the great joy and pleasure of bonding in!

One of my girls, Nora, goes around nipping everyone in the butt. Literally she just plows her way through everyone and gets them to move with nips. It moves them real quick but it drives me nuts because it sends my older boy scurrying away in fright also! LOL.

[TK2628]

Rabbits, just like dogs & wolves have a pecking order. If the bunny is being charged at, it’s because it’s a newer rabbit or a younger bun that hasn’t learned it’s place yet. Rabbits rarely attack another rabbit just to pick on it (rabbits are not spiteful), so it all has to do with finding ones place among the family. With bunnies, it”s all about learning. The older rabbits feel it’s their duty to keep everyone in line so you will see them display some charging, ears dropped back, nipping & kicking behaviors as you introduce new bunnies into each others territories. Territories may include ones special corner of the house, feed bowls, toys & blankets. Some bunnies will even get jealous of a new rabbit if it’s laying next to you & they haven’t approved of that behavior yet. Aren’t bunnies silly? I just love them! 

Never allow bunnies to “fight” with each other. They can really harm each other, tearing open bellies, biting genitals & causing nasty wounds with their bites. Some bunnies will fight until death so watch them closely as you introduce new ones to the family warren. Always be present until all buns have formed solid bonds & all aggressive fighting has stopped. 

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