Rabbit aggression and speying

Re: Rabbit aggression and speying

epartrick — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:21:59 GMT

She is fine being stroked and groomed and I can hold my hands around her in the cage with her being comfortable but it is just picking up that is the issue - I only do this when putting her back into her cage after having a run round my room as I know she doesn't like being held. Thanks for the advice

Re: Rabbit aggression and speying

Elvira — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:54:53 GMT

Get her spayed! I have recently rehomed a female bunny who was fine at work but turned into the bunny from hell once I got her home. She was in a run next door to my recently castrated male rehomed bunny. I gave her a fortnight and she got worse and worse. She attacked my feet in the run and flew at me in the hutch. Got her spayed and the change was immediate. She comes to be stroked and doesn't attack any more :)

Re: Rabbit aggression and speying

Jenzel — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:06:03 GMT

Tough one. I personally would have her vaccinated first aslong as she is now fully fit and healthy. If she is inside, I would sit with her and talk to her gently and just give her space. It sounds like she been through a lot in 4 weeks without having to cope with abdominal surgery. Just give her some time to relax a little. It won't be long after anyway until you can have her speyed. I have also heard of many bunnies getting myxi recently so that would be my priority.

In regards to picking her up, is it necessary right now? Most bunnies don't like to be picked up anyway. I would only do it if needed. Hope this helps.