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Agressive bunny Help2007-11-24 21:57:27

i have had my rabbit for 6 months now. I have spent loads of time with him he just wont seem to tame. he was ment to be a show rabbit (i cant snip him as he is wanted for breeding) he is realy protective of his space (so i lure him out instead of going in his cage to get him). it makes looking after him reali hard. i understand i need patience but i just cant get how he feels? he has never been mistreated, always been respected yet he still runs at people, growls and hides on occasion as if terrified. i have never owned a rabbit like this and wanted to know if he will change with age (he is under 1 year) or anyone else has tamed a mad bun. He is a purebred sallander, i dont know if that wud change anything? all help appreciated!

Answers:

When he lunges and growls, try putting your hand over his head/eyes and pressing his head down (gently) for about 6 to 8 seconds to show him that you are dominant. It doesn't always work with every rabbit, but it's worth a try. It does often help a lot. Other than that, I think you're doing the right thing luring him out instead of reaching into his cage.

If his problem doesn't improve, you might want to reconsider breeding him and passing this temperament down to his offspring.

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It might need a friend as in bunniees=] or just is hyper

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I use to breed rabbits. Are were never like that. He should eventually become nicer. And let you pick him up and hold him. If you want to neuter him then just do it. But else whys just keep doing what your doing! GOOD LUCK!

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maybe he needs more time to adjust to your scent.. (yes, i kow, your thinking - 6 months?? he alredy know me). but if you have any other pets, possibly a cat or dog you pet when they walk by, the rabbit may be acting wierd because he smells the dog or cat, anyway, maybe you should just neuter him, for usually it helps their behavioural issues. good luck with your bun :) Hope this helps

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I just had to comment, Sallanders are lovely. We don't have them here in the US.