RosieRoo Jones
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I haven't been paying attention to Rosie becauseshe is still attacking. Am I being a bad mother by ignoring her? Idon't think she remembers me as her mother!:sad:, I don't think shelikes me anymore.
Bad Mommy?
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naturestee
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No, you're not a bad mommy. Can youmove her cage to the floor and let her hop out? She mightbite less if she can get in and out of her cage on her own.Then do your cleaning and such while she's out and about.
Aside from that, go bug your dad about getting her spayed.
Aside from that, go bug your dad about getting her spayed.
RosieRoo Jones
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Yes, her cage is on the floor. Lol!! Of course we are getting her spayed, but we hav about 3 other bunnies in line first!
Bramble Briar86
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My doe also will try to attack me, and makes the"disgruntled bunny" sound whenever i come near. To be able to get herout and spend some time with her, reach in your hand way abov eherhead, then slowly lower it so you can safely get her out w/ out beingattacked, then roll her in a towel if she tries to attack morevicously, that way, she won't be even angrier with no attention.
Ellie
Ellie
bluebird
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My advice is to buy some thick work gloves somerabbits will stop attacking when you are no longer intimidated by it.Ipick them upif they like it ot not.bluebird
Relationships go two ways. If you don't give, you don't receive.
I agree with Naturestee about getting her spayed and her calmingdown. Realizing that you have three in front, I'm sure yourmom and dad would work with you on that if you brought it up to them.
I don't agree, as you know, if you're trying to bond with them bypicking them up whether they like it or not unless they needtreatment or clipping nails. I'd rather they come to me or Iget on the floor with them if I'm trying to earn their trust.
-Carolyn
I agree with Naturestee about getting her spayed and her calmingdown. Realizing that you have three in front, I'm sure yourmom and dad would work with you on that if you brought it up to them.
I don't agree, as you know, if you're trying to bond with them bypicking them up whether they like it or not unless they needtreatment or clipping nails. I'd rather they come to me or Iget on the floor with them if I'm trying to earn their trust.
-Carolyn
JimD
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Hi RosieRoo Jones!!:wave:
As with a lot of rescued bunnies, we know part of Rosies past, but not all.:dunno:
She cetainly had a hard time for a while.
Someone stopped loving Rosie and abandoned her and her bunnie-friends at a gas station in the middle of winter :disgust:.
At least one, maybe two, never survived to find a new home. :tears2:
Then two crazy bunnie people (Buck Jones & The Missus) chased her and her friend all over.....
:runningrabbit: :run::run:and finally caught them to make sure they were safe and would find homes.
Rosie found her home with us.:jumpforjoy:
I'm sure she was scared and uncertain of what might happen next andfound comfort being close to you. Over time she has become verycomfortable in her surroundings, but also has become very protective ofher cage and her "stuff". It's her stuff and I'm sure she doesn't wantanybody messing with it or taking it away from her :nonono:. I don'tthink she really means to "attack" or that she's scared anymore. Ithink she just protecting her things. That may be why she doesn't liketo come out of her cage. I bet if we walked out of the room she wouldbe all over the place, but as long as we're in the room she want tokeep an eye on us.
Last night I sat in front of her cage for a while with the cage dooropen. She wouldn't come out, but came to the front of the cage so Icould pet her. When she had enough she hopped to the back of her cageand snuggled down.
Give her some time, love, and patience. I'm sure things will improve.We'll look into getting her spayed and in the meantime we just have tointeract on her terms.
:wink:
As with a lot of rescued bunnies, we know part of Rosies past, but not all.:dunno:
She cetainly had a hard time for a while.
Someone stopped loving Rosie and abandoned her and her bunnie-friends at a gas station in the middle of winter :disgust:.
At least one, maybe two, never survived to find a new home. :tears2:
Then two crazy bunnie people (Buck Jones & The Missus) chased her and her friend all over.....
:runningrabbit: :run::run:and finally caught them to make sure they were safe and would find homes.
Rosie found her home with us.:jumpforjoy:
I'm sure she was scared and uncertain of what might happen next andfound comfort being close to you. Over time she has become verycomfortable in her surroundings, but also has become very protective ofher cage and her "stuff". It's her stuff and I'm sure she doesn't wantanybody messing with it or taking it away from her :nonono:. I don'tthink she really means to "attack" or that she's scared anymore. Ithink she just protecting her things. That may be why she doesn't liketo come out of her cage. I bet if we walked out of the room she wouldbe all over the place, but as long as we're in the room she want tokeep an eye on us.
Last night I sat in front of her cage for a while with the cage dooropen. She wouldn't come out, but came to the front of the cage so Icould pet her. When she had enough she hopped to the back of her cageand snuggled down.
Give her some time, love, and patience. I'm sure things will improve.We'll look into getting her spayed and in the meantime we just have tointeract on her terms.
:wink:
Just a tiny suggestion, have you triedhand-feeding her? Maybe a piece of lettuce or a slice of acarrot? When I first got my female, she wasn't too friendly,and someone suggested to hand feed her occasionally and she has warmedup. She comes to me now 
I can pick her up andlove her whenever SHE wants. That is our relationship, on herterms. My male has always been the lover . Justwork on her trusting you and she will eventually know you won't do herany harm, and that she gets lots of love and pets. You areher mommy
I can pick her up andlove her whenever SHE wants. That is our relationship, on herterms. My male has always been the lover . Justwork on her trusting you and she will eventually know you won't do herany harm, and that she gets lots of love and pets. You areher mommy rabbitgirl
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If she is around a year old, be patient. She'll likely calm down in a few months.
If older, that bad history really makes a difference. My girl Tank tookseveral chunks out of me last year because she was terrified of beinghurt again, like she was at her old home. I was really patient and shehas come around. Treats rule.
Don't take it personally. It's not you, and this too shall pass.....
Rose
If older, that bad history really makes a difference. My girl Tank tookseveral chunks out of me last year because she was terrified of beinghurt again, like she was at her old home. I was really patient and shehas come around. Treats rule.
Don't take it personally. It's not you, and this too shall pass.....
Rose
