Rabbit just gave birth and behavior completely changed

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- 08/15/2018 at 5:47 AM
  Cocoa
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  My rabbit just gave birth 4 days ago and from last night she started showing wild aggression. She hasn’t been acting like herself at all and even lunges at me when I get her favorite treats. I believed it was hormonal but she wasn’t acting like that the first two days, I’ve heard it might be because I separated her from the buck ( he isn’t mine and doesn’t live with us ) but I don’t believe so, might that be the reason? And if I can’t get her fixed would her aggressive behavior continue or would she improve when her kit starts growing up?
- 08/15/2018 at 6:18 AM
  sarahthegemini
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  She’s going to be completely overwhelmed with hormones. Thus causing aggression.
  
  It’s good that you separated her and the male as she could become pregnant immediately after giving birth otherwise.
  
  Why can’t you get her spayed?
- 08/15/2018 at 6:44 AM
  Azerane
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  Agression is not uncommon. As sarahthegemini said she is overwhelmed by hormones, in addition to that she is feeling a very strong protective urge towards her babies, so anything can be a threat. Keep your distance a little and try not to hover too much as that could be stressing her out and making her more defensive. If you need to check on the babies use slow, calm movements and talk softly to her. If you can gently pet her first then handle the babies that might help too.
  
  She will likely calm down a bit as time goes on, but intact does are commonly more aggressive/defensive than spayed does due to hormones and their natural instincts.
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