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Neutering or not (started to hump)

grandmst

Young Bun
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We have this throw at home that Alfie has taken a shine to we can't use it without him humping it or at least having a go at it.

He hasn't been aggressive or spraying and is normally quite content but after his little out bust on the quilt he seems to do a few poos which is the only annoying thing.

Thanks for any advice.
 
Wee soul, he's cute. How old is he, could certainly mean his hormones are up to no good. Neutering certainly helps and is recommended.

Fee xxx
 
nice action shot there :lol:
My previous rabbit started to hump a 'Budgie the Helicopter' ball we had, it was the only thing he'd hump! We had him neutered and he stopped.
 
Yh it don't actually bother me the humping but is it more benifitial to get him done or not as the cost isn't the problem btw.
 
Yh it don't actually bother me the humping but is it more benifitial to get him done or not as the cost isn't the problem btw.

I would definitely recommend having him neutered for both health and behaviour. Also, if you're thinking of bonding him with a spayed female, you wouldn't be able to do so without neutering.
 
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We have this throw at home that Alfie has taken a shine to we can't use it without him humping it or at least having a go at it.

He hasn't been aggressive or spraying and is normally quite content but after his little out bust on the quilt he seems to do a few poos which is the only annoying thing.

Thanks for any advice.

Haha, goodness me :oops::oops:

Yes at 8 months it's definitely time to get him neutered :) That should begin to settle him down, and in a while he'd be accepting of a female!
 
:lol: wow it looks like he's really going for it! Our Buster starting humping just before he was neutered and unfortunately the chosen subject for his affections was my other half's leg!! It'll take 6-8 weeks post neuter for his hormones to die down completely, but after that the throw should be less attractive...!!
 
I would definitely recommend neutering. If he is humping things like the blanket, while it looks cute, that is a classic sign of sexual frustration which is seen in unneutered males, meaning that he is actually quite a frustrated bunny. You can help him to be relaxed and happy by getting him neutered so those hormones don't continue to cause him that frustration, plus as others have said, you could then get him a friend in the future if you were able.
 
Awesome, thanks for all the info guys looks like I will have to book him in :)

Good job it's a strait forward op, what puts me off is my cousins bun ended up with a blood clot the poor think. But was fine £400 later.

Just shows better to have insurance or a pot of money put away just in case
 
I got Louie done at 4 months, as soon as his ballies were ready!

Thus avoiding any humping/buzzing behaviours :thumb:
 
Frosty and Snowflake were done as soon as their testicles appeared (didnt stop them falling out, but after being apart for ages they are now in a group with two spayed sisters).

Your rabbit is a beauty. It is well worth having them neutered so that they can have a friend. There are few things as wonderful to look at as two (or more) rabbits snuggled up together.
 
Yep I'd get him neutered. Neutered animals tend to live longer and it will also remove his sexual frustration, bless him. In time he'll also be able to have company, so it opens up more options for improving his life :) it's always best to get animals neutered when they are younger as they tend to bounce back quicker.

Neutering is routine procedure and low risk as long as you get it done by a vet experienced with rabbits. Most people find bucks are back to their normal cheeky selves within 48 hours too.
 
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