Territorial rabbit

[Blackiesowner]

So I have a almost 4 month old rabbit. He is a male. He is sweet when he wants. He loves getting petted and loves sleeping. He is a bit aggressive tho. Not when I go near him or anything just when I touch things he considers his. Like when I try to clean his mess (for example the Pellets he got all over the Floor) he runs towards me and bites me. Sometimes hard sometimes not. He is not sprayed yet cuz he is too young. He does bite when he is annoyed with us( when he doesn't want to be petted anymore) which I understand but when I move his toys he runs and bites me. That happens with nearly everything that is his and especially his food and water bowl. And also he knows how to use his litter box but still goes on my bed and pees.

(He is not a free roamed rabbit which I know isn't the best. He does live in a cage at night but he is almost all day outside. Since I am still underage I live with my parents and they don't want him running around.He still seems happy, he flops and runs around ,he does little binkies)

This is the litterbox I have in my room and the green is his water and food bowl.

(Also sorry if my English is bad. It's not my first language. And sorry for the long text)

Is there any way to stop that?

 

[Blue eyes]

Hormones are affecting his behavior and causing the aggression. He should be old enough to be neutered. The sooner he's neutered, the less chance of his "naughty" behaviors becoming ingrained. I'd check with some local rabbit rescues for a vet reference (if there are any where you live). They will know which vets are truly rabbit savvy and experienced with neutering.

In the meantime, try to avoid putting yourself in a position where he can go after you. If you need to clean an area, be sure he's blocked from approaching you. You don't want him to think his behavior is ok (or become habit).

Also, either block access to your bed or put something on top of your bed to keep him from going up there. There's something about soft beds that some rabbits can't resist peeing on.

 

[Blackiesowner]

Hormones are affecting his behavior and causing the aggression. He should be old enough to be neutered. The sooner he's neutered, the less chance of his "naughty" behaviors becoming ingrained. I'd check with some local rabbit rescues for a vet reference (if there are any where you live). They will know which vets are truly rabbit savvy and experienced with neutering.

In the meantime, try to avoid putting yourself in a position where he can go after you. If you need to clean an area, be sure he's blocked from approaching you. You don't want him to think his behavior is ok (or become habit).

Also, either block access to your bed or put something on top of your bed to keep him from going up there. There's something about soft beds that some rabbits can't resist peeing on.

I have a small animal vet that I go to. He got his vaccine there a few weeks ago. The vet told me that it's safer to get him neutered after 6 months.
Most of the times he charges at me and bites me even if I move a something so I don't step on it. I am quite sure it's hormones because he started running around my feet in circles a week ago.
I'll talk to another exotic vet here and see what they tell me.

Thank you so much for the reply!

 

[JBun]

Perhaps you can find a rabbit vet near you from this list.

http://www.rabbitvet.net/Eurovets.htm
Hopefully this is all hormones and the neuter will take care of the issue. Though be aware that it can take up to 8 weeks post neuter, for the hormones to completely fade.

If the neuter doesn't completely solve this aggression, the issue you are having is that your little bun thinks he's in charge and is showing you your place in the hierarchy, with him being 'top bun' and you his subordinate. So if this is the case then you'll need to do some behavioral work with him. I would suggest reading up on bunny body language and behavior. You'll need to do things like claiming his spot, or sometimes doing an 'eep' when he bites will startle him into stopping the behavior.

http://language.rabbitspeak.com/
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Understanding_your_rabbit
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Aggressive_rabbits

 

[Blackiesowner]

Perhaps you can find a rabbit vet near you from this list.

http://www.rabbitvet.net/Eurovets.htm
Hopefully this is all hormones and the neuter will take care of the issue. Though be aware that it can take up to 8 weeks post neuter, for the hormones to completely fade.

If the neuter doesn't completely solve this aggression, the issue you are having is that your little bun thinks he's in charge and is showing you your place in the hierarchy, with him being 'top bun' and you his subordinate. So if this is the case then you'll need to do some behavioral work with him. I would suggest reading up on bunny body language and behavior. You'll need to do things like claiming his spot, or sometimes doing an 'eep' when he bites will startle him into stopping the behavior.

http://language.rabbitspeak.com/
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Understanding_your_rabbit
https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Aggressive_rabbits

The vet that I got to is in that list. Sadly here we only have two rabbit vets. Because I live in Greece it's hard to find small animal vets. I am going to take a second opinion from the other vet about it. I will try to get him neutered as soon as possible.

Thank you for your reply and your help!