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Mama Doe
I'm curious over this! :?
One of my rabbits, Edgar, is very nervous (possibly even afraid) of my sister. She's never even touched him as she isn't really keen on the rabbits anyway. She's always sort of disliked him though and I'm starting to wonder if he's aware of it. She can be quite insulting about him and always says he is 'special' (not in a nice way!) as he just sits still or even pins himself to the floor when she is around. Obviously he isn't insulted by the words -- though I am -- but I think perhaps he picks up her tone or the hostility behind it? When she isn't around he's very affectionate and since I've bonded him with my Bella-bunny he's become a very active, amusing little boy. My sister thinks I'm lying when I tell her that he binkies up and down the hall and explores all over the place.. Because when she comes downstairs and the two of them are in the hall he retreats to the corner where the doormat is and freezes.
It's odd though.. because my female rabbits tend to ignore or avoid my sister, which suits both parties just fine. My other male rabbit who is a bit more feisty tried to box my sister's ankles once. :roll: I don't think either the bunny or human side is being particularly helpful in resolving these issues!
One of my rabbits, Edgar, is very nervous (possibly even afraid) of my sister. She's never even touched him as she isn't really keen on the rabbits anyway. She's always sort of disliked him though and I'm starting to wonder if he's aware of it. She can be quite insulting about him and always says he is 'special' (not in a nice way!) as he just sits still or even pins himself to the floor when she is around. Obviously he isn't insulted by the words -- though I am -- but I think perhaps he picks up her tone or the hostility behind it? When she isn't around he's very affectionate and since I've bonded him with my Bella-bunny he's become a very active, amusing little boy. My sister thinks I'm lying when I tell her that he binkies up and down the hall and explores all over the place.. Because when she comes downstairs and the two of them are in the hall he retreats to the corner where the doormat is and freezes.
It's odd though.. because my female rabbits tend to ignore or avoid my sister, which suits both parties just fine. My other male rabbit who is a bit more feisty tried to box my sister's ankles once. :roll: I don't think either the bunny or human side is being particularly helpful in resolving these issues!