sophiebssn
Young Bun
So we have adopted two baby bunnies who are about 5 months old each. They are two girls, sisters, both spayed, named Willow and Poppy . They are little and still growing, and would eat forever if I let them!
I just wanted some advice on how to discipline their behaviour if I need to. Poppy is obsessed with our fluffy rug and is always trying to nibble at it and sometimes tries to 'dig' it. I want her to realise that she is not meant to do it, but at the moment just picking her up, saying 'no' firmly and moving her away isnt working. I dont want to scare her, or for her to be scared of me.
Willow is a bit bigger than poppy. They are both VERY energetic. When I walk they follow my feet like ducklings - Willow does this more because she is wanting to be fed ALL the time. Earlier this evening, I was eating, and she was trying to get up to me on the sofa, almost frantic to be fed (even though she had just had half her evening nuggets). I sat on the floor, because she likes to put her paws on my legs. She was sniffing around and getting a bit close (my old bunny would have nipped my trousers, so I was a bit wary, but trying to relx and give her the benefit of the doubt!). . She nipped my leg (and her little needle teeth really hurt!), I think because she wanted my food.
I took her straight outside and put her in the hutch so she would know she was naughty, Poppy soon joined her for nibbling the rug. How can I discourage this behaviour? I have read somewhere to squeal if they nip you, because it shows them that it hurts you or that you are scared. Somewhere else also suggested putting your hand over their head/shoulders, which basically shows that you are boss without scaring them.
We are also litter training them, so any advice on this is also appreciated! Thanks
Sophie
I just wanted some advice on how to discipline their behaviour if I need to. Poppy is obsessed with our fluffy rug and is always trying to nibble at it and sometimes tries to 'dig' it. I want her to realise that she is not meant to do it, but at the moment just picking her up, saying 'no' firmly and moving her away isnt working. I dont want to scare her, or for her to be scared of me.
Willow is a bit bigger than poppy. They are both VERY energetic. When I walk they follow my feet like ducklings - Willow does this more because she is wanting to be fed ALL the time. Earlier this evening, I was eating, and she was trying to get up to me on the sofa, almost frantic to be fed (even though she had just had half her evening nuggets). I sat on the floor, because she likes to put her paws on my legs. She was sniffing around and getting a bit close (my old bunny would have nipped my trousers, so I was a bit wary, but trying to relx and give her the benefit of the doubt!). . She nipped my leg (and her little needle teeth really hurt!), I think because she wanted my food.
I took her straight outside and put her in the hutch so she would know she was naughty, Poppy soon joined her for nibbling the rug. How can I discourage this behaviour? I have read somewhere to squeal if they nip you, because it shows them that it hurts you or that you are scared. Somewhere else also suggested putting your hand over their head/shoulders, which basically shows that you are boss without scaring them.
We are also litter training them, so any advice on this is also appreciated! Thanks
Sophie