Rabbit temper & castration

Hello everyone!
I got my first rabbit in July, he was a lovely,friendly little thing when I first got him I spent lots of time bonding with him & handling him. His hutch is indoors (playroom) & he really was part of the family - my kids loved him. However about a month ago he started to get a bit aggressive - he has the run of the garden (& I actually think that he thinks he owns it!) whenever we go out he charges at our legs - head butting, circling & biting! I decided to get him castrated (had him done Friday), in the hope he will calm down - have any of you experienced this sort of behaviour? Do you think the castration will work in stopping his aggression? How long before his behaviour will change?
I hope he calms down soon its a nightmare just to go out & hang the washing out!!
Advice very much appreciated
Ray x x

Hi Ray!

The best thing to do is to get him neutured as soon as possible, if you have had him since a baby he is maturing now. Neuturing will calm him down a great deal, but can take 6 or so weeks for his hormones to die down.

Welcome to the group!

anna said:

Hi Ray!

The best thing to do is to get him neutured as soon as possible, if you have had him since a baby he is maturing now. Neuturing will calm him down a great deal, but can take 6 or so weeks for his hormones to die down.

Welcome to the group!

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anna you must really learn to out your goggles! :lol: :lol: :lol:
yes ray rabbits can be a bit aggresive and territorial if not castrated but are fine after castration once the hormones have had time to settle they!

Eve x

:wave: hi Ray and welcome to the forum, things will take a few weeks to settle down after the operation, have a little patience with him as he will be back to being an adorable bunny again, in the meantime i suggest you use a tumble dryer :lol: