Oddly specific territorial behavior

[Emma]

Hey guys this is kind of a long story so I apologize but:
When I first got my bunny she stayed in my room with me makes my bed a little but with redirecting and putting droppings in her litter box she stopped quickly.
I had to move in with my parents so she’s in a spacious run in the basement unfortunately. I sleep with her every night on cushions which she doesn’t not leave droppings on ever.
However, when I bring her upstairs to my room she nonstop leaves droppings on my bed no matter how much I try to redirect her.
Any ideas why she would start doing this so much?

[Wick & Fable]

How old is she Emma?

Rabbits are very territorial and see the world in terms of “my territory”, “my safe spot”, “my poop spot”, “my eating spot”, etc…. Although she is good in one area, for a reason that makes sense for her, pooping in your bed it her desire. One reason is rabbits love marking soft things, and beds are soft! Another is that the bed is scented with your scent and she knows she is not there very long, so she wants to claim you and your territory, thus marking it excessively.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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