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Mama Doe
I came back from a 2 week holiday yesterday and knew instantly something was wrong with my 3. There hutch was a mess, and they are usually very clean and only use there litter tray. Hattie looked really sad and quiet, she has lost a little weight but nothing that worries me, she wasn't ill just not quite herself.
I sat watching them, for a few hours and Smudge was bullying Hattie alot, no fighting just plain bullying. Everytime Hattie went to the litter trays, water bowls or hay box, Smudge chased her away. She wouldn't let her rest, Hattie is such a gentle quiet bunny, she just runs away and hides in a corner.
I have separated them now, I know they might never bond again, but i have never seen Hattie so sad, even when they were first bonded she was never bullied. I will also be able to check to see if she is eating/drinking enough.
I am going to keep Hattie on her own for a few days to check she is eating and drinking ok, then i'll take her to the vets to get her checked over. i then need to decide what to do with her.
Does anyone have any idea why Smudge has suddenly decided to bully her?
I sat watching them, for a few hours and Smudge was bullying Hattie alot, no fighting just plain bullying. Everytime Hattie went to the litter trays, water bowls or hay box, Smudge chased her away. She wouldn't let her rest, Hattie is such a gentle quiet bunny, she just runs away and hides in a corner.
I have separated them now, I know they might never bond again, but i have never seen Hattie so sad, even when they were first bonded she was never bullied. I will also be able to check to see if she is eating/drinking enough.
I am going to keep Hattie on her own for a few days to check she is eating and drinking ok, then i'll take her to the vets to get her checked over. i then need to decide what to do with her.
Does anyone have any idea why Smudge has suddenly decided to bully her?