Hello. This is my first post, sorry I didn't introduced myself.
We had taken on a bunny who is going to be 5 years old (and has been castrated years ago). He has always been on his own and is Netherlander dwarf. He came to us and has not had much attention for some time, so is very skittish, which is understandable.
He has a little run in the living room, next to the Guinea piggies (both girls) and also has the run of the garden when we are here (atm, out garden is not fox proof, so we don't leave him there without anyone being home, or during the night).
This morning, my daughter wanted to take him out for a run around and he just charged and bit her. I know that he is not really socialised and these things take time, however, I would appreciate any advice that is given to us as he seems to be getting worse.
I do realise that bunnies are social animals, however, given his age and temperament, should we first try and get him more comfortable and less skittish and bitey?
We also have a dog who thinks that our bunny could be his new best mate for playing with (in a nice way, but we do keep him away from our bunny when we are playing).
I know how many things are wrong with all this, ie getting the bunny, having the dog, having the kids - 10 and 13.......etc, but please, try not to tell us off for all this, just help me to try and give our bunny the best life he can have.
Thank you for reading.
We had taken on a bunny who is going to be 5 years old (and has been castrated years ago). He has always been on his own and is Netherlander dwarf. He came to us and has not had much attention for some time, so is very skittish, which is understandable.
He has a little run in the living room, next to the Guinea piggies (both girls) and also has the run of the garden when we are here (atm, out garden is not fox proof, so we don't leave him there without anyone being home, or during the night).
This morning, my daughter wanted to take him out for a run around and he just charged and bit her. I know that he is not really socialised and these things take time, however, I would appreciate any advice that is given to us as he seems to be getting worse.
I do realise that bunnies are social animals, however, given his age and temperament, should we first try and get him more comfortable and less skittish and bitey?
We also have a dog who thinks that our bunny could be his new best mate for playing with (in a nice way, but we do keep him away from our bunny when we are playing).
I know how many things are wrong with all this, ie getting the bunny, having the dog, having the kids - 10 and 13.......etc, but please, try not to tell us off for all this, just help me to try and give our bunny the best life he can have.
Thank you for reading.