A sexually mature rabbit.....what to do to come him down?

[tosha]

Our rabbit is about 6 months. He has recently started circling my feet, scratching and biting. He does it to me only, ignoring the rest of the family members. I've read that it's a sign of a sexual maturity in rabbits. He also jumps from side to side in the cage, making some kind of buzzing sound, andgot more restless than usual.My question is: what should I do? Will it end soon? And how often does it happen with senior bucks? Thank you so much in advance.

 

[Randi]

Neutering him should help a lot, plus it has many other health and behavioral benefits!

 

[elrohwen]

Yep, time to get him neutered!

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:yeahthat:

 

[tosha]

Thanks, guys, I'm going to get him neutered later. I can not offord it at the moment. Is there anything else that can help the situation? And for how long does this behavior usually last? Thank you.

 

[foreverblue127]

Check your local humane society for lost cost spay neuter. Sometimes they have discount coupons if they do not deal with rabbits.

 

[funnybunnymummy]

Until you can get him neutered, give him access to a large, round rubber ball. About the same size as him. It should help him alleviate some of his pent up sexual frustration.

Not sure if that will help with the circling and nipping, though. He loves you!

Rue

 

[tosha]

Well, he's using the ball...and I did find a shelter that neuter rabbits at a low cost. It is $45, ptetty affordable, the only thing is that I have to wait till the end of April for the right vet. Thanks, guys, for your help.