Elieb
New Kit
Hi! I’m new to rabbits. I’ve had rats and lots of other animals (cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, etc) and I’ve cared for rabbits, but never had my own. I’ve been slowly acquiring things to get my first bunny, and now a local is rehoming their 3yo lop. She is 3, not spayed, and the owner says, isn’t very friendly, but isn’t mean. Just tolerates people.
I don’t know a ton about rabbit behavior. I would prefer a bunny who I already know the temperament of as opposed to a young rabbit who could develop into anything. But I know her personality could also change after she’s spayed too, right? Does spaying typically make them more friendly or could it be anything?
Also, could she become more friendly in a home with lots of TLC and time and attention? Or are rabbits personalities pretty set? I’m not sure if they’re dependent on environment or set as they age.
In short, there aren’t good rabbit options around here. Just pet and feed stores. I’d much rather give a rabbit a home who needs it. But I also don’t want a standoffish bun who doesn’t like people. What are my options?
I don’t know a ton about rabbit behavior. I would prefer a bunny who I already know the temperament of as opposed to a young rabbit who could develop into anything. But I know her personality could also change after she’s spayed too, right? Does spaying typically make them more friendly or could it be anything?
Also, could she become more friendly in a home with lots of TLC and time and attention? Or are rabbits personalities pretty set? I’m not sure if they’re dependent on environment or set as they age.
In short, there aren’t good rabbit options around here. Just pet and feed stores. I’d much rather give a rabbit a home who needs it. But I also don’t want a standoffish bun who doesn’t like people. What are my options?