attacking, biting bunny

[sueelm]

I have had my buck Zebadee for over a year, he is a house rabbit. When his doe died he just lay around not interested in anything so I got him a new doe Misty who is around the same age of two. I got her from a rescue and her history was that when she was about 6 months old some teenagers got into her garden and started throwing her around like a ball (horrifying) after that she attacked her own family and anyone else that got near her (not supprising I know) so they had to let her go. This was last January, I got her about 2 months ago knowing this but she settled in as a house rabbit with Zebadee within a couple of days as he is a very easy going rabbit. Well now for the last couple of weeks she has started humping him and she is pulling chuncks of his fur out of him they chase each other around and they are always together even though this is going on. At first I thought they had had a big fight because I came down stairs in the morning and there was his fir all over the floor in little chunks none of hers. She has not been neutered yet as I wanted her to settle in first because she was very very scared at first. He still stays by her but it is worrying. She attacks me, if I stroke him and wont let me stroke her, when I feed them, when I sweep up she goes burserk and even growls at the brush (which I find quite funny as she chases it around like a cat). They are both lying next to each other now inside what is left of a cardboard box so I think they are well bonded but I am worried as to how I can solve this problem as I dont want Zeb to become bald because of her.Anyone got any suggestions and sorry I have gone on so much. Sue

 

[jujub793]

sounds like a hormonal issue with the humping and hair pulling and teenage temper tantrums.....my Walter hates the broom too and will chase after it lol

 

[Nancy McClelland]

definitely sounds like someone in need of a spay. My bunnies will either attack or ignore the cleaning implements depending on how close I get, even the vacuum is not safe.

 

[AKJulie]

GET HER SPAYED!!! My Isabella came from the shelter and was calm at first - Charlie lived in the cage next to her - as her hormones began to increase, she became the Tasmanian Devil - or what I call Psycho Bunny. She began circling my legs and nipping at them at first. Then the nipping became bitting. Her circling grew more frantic and she started to make a purring/growling noise. She became frantic whenever I entered the pen. I would always try to calm her by petting her and talking calmly, but it only lasted for a while. Then I had to bring her a chew treat, just to get near her litter box to change it (given she has a big area, as she is a Flemish Giant). For two weeks, I was near my wits end, but knew she had her appointment to be fixed. Izy is in recovery - it's been about a week. She is the wonderful, charming bun I first met. The vet had noted that she had evidence of high hormones. I figure being so close to Charlie (even though he is neutered) may have exacerbated things. Also, my vet explained and lots of documentation confirmed, ~80% of un-spayed (non-breeding) female rabbits will get cancer of the female organs, which can be fatal. Also, find a vet who has some experience with exotic animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.) - their organs are more difficult to work with. There is a lot to know about spaying your rabbit... I am sure there are details on this site. Good luck!!

 

[AquaticRex]

i agree with everyone here, get her fixed. i dont have and experience with female bunnies, but by the sounds of it, she needs to be spayed. as for the broom, that can be normal, my bunny attacks the broom even when its not moving >.