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Why do rabbits grunt at you when you try to clean out their cages2007-11-24 22:19:48Answers:

yep everyone has gotten it right so far.it is a territorial thing

also your bunny could be a little scared of you

i had the same problem and was advised to take mine out of the hutch more often and play with them.

this will help the rabbit to get more used to you

this worked for me.good luck!

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Think it is a territorial thing.

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For the same reason that if a rabbit kept you in a cage, and the rabbit came to clean you out - you would grunt at it

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Because you are getting into their territory and they are warning you off. Ignore it and just keep working.

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Just like when you are trying to tidy the house and ppl are getting under your feet,and stand and watch you when they could be helping

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there probably untrusting of you touching there cages ( territory ) and trying to tell you leave me alone ( im not an expert on rabbits )

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coz they don't like it.

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Cotterpin is closest yet. You need a run to place the rabbits in while you clean them, as this also encourages handling the rabbits get used to your scent and you. It sounds like you or the kids don't bovver much with them. Also they get annoyed if you don't leave a small amount of their old bedding etc in as this marks their territory. Another tip we use is a cat litter tray, and place this with suitable material in the cage, and after awhile the rabbits use this and hence cuts down on cleaning time, all the best Dale A.

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What are there supposed to do, yell "get out off my f.ng cage I like it this messy"

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my rabbit doesnt do this hes a buck - but your s must be territorial is yours doe? this is very common with them, spaying usually calms this down.

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i got 5 rabbits and only the one does tha 2 me he trys 2 attack me and everything i jus think he warning you off hes like sayin my home keep out hes does it 2 me when i try 2 feed him too

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For one thing... bunnies are lagomorphs, not rodents ;)