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Rabbits In general

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Snowy1997

Young Bun
I have a 3 month old rabbit and she sometimes bites or nips me. Is there a way i can teach her to not bite or chew my clothes mainly? Will it be better afted she has been spayed/neuted?


Can you just give me some general things that will help with my rabbit like the best way to hold them aswell please.

Thanks Bye;););)
 
I'd have a go at searching the forum for the things you want to know. There are also a lot of useful articles on my website (link in my sig), and also here http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/rabbitcare.asp

I would think the behaviour should ease after being spayed/neutered however nipping and biting is part of the rabbit language so it will not necessarily be completely eradicated. You need to try and work out why your bunny is doing that to you, and you'll do that by identifying what happens just before. For example, with the biting of the clothes it may be s/he wants your attention, or if you have stopped stroking, wants more strokes, or s/he is bored, so its hard to say. To work out how to beat it, its important to work out why s/he does it.
 
Sky-O said:
I'd have a go at searching the forum for the things you want to know. There are also a lot of useful articles on my website (link in my sig), and also here http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/rabbitcare.asp

I would think the behaviour should ease after being spayed/neutered however nipping and biting is part of the rabbit language so it will not necessarily be completely eradicated. You need to try and work out why your bunny is doing that to you, and you'll do that by identifying what happens just before. For example, with the biting of the clothes it may be s/he wants your attention, or if you have stopped stroking, wants more strokes, or s/he is bored, so its hard to say. To work out how to beat it, its important to work out why s/he does it.
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Sky, I've read that it's also helpful to watch what position the ears are in when the bun bites. Is this so?
 
SkegMag said:
Sky, I've read that it's also helpful to watch what position the ears are in when the bun bites. Is this so?
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Yup. Watching your bunnies body language is hugely important, but it can take a while to learn that language and what they are communicating to you. The ears and the tail are very important when working out their mood and feelings.
 
Be confident and don't wrap her in cotton wool. If she does something you don't like let her know-like a superior bun would in the warren. And once you get the hang of picking her up, don't give in to her if she struggles. Hold her and reassure her. Give her a treat etc. Spaying does help but buns can still be awkward if they don't get their own way and soon learn how to play you to get what they want. :)
 
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