EXTREME aggression

[Yield]

[align=center]I really don't know what to do.

I've tried cuddling with Solara. When that didn't work, I tried laying with her in her pen, ignoring her. I gave her treats. When she lets me, I pet her gently.

But then she lunges at me and bites me VERY AGGRESSIVELY and I have no choice but to hold her down because she's ATTACKING me!!! <--- which is not why she's aggressive, cause i know someone is gunna say it is. i just have to sit there with a body part near her and she bites me.

And then today she was AGGRESSIVELY humping Sabriel and wouldn't let go and he was running in circles to get away and she was biting harder and harder so I had to tear her off of him.

I feel like it's never going to get better with her.

I can't stop crying. Every time I think she's getting better (lets me get a pet in, gives a little lick cuddles with me), she goes around and bites/attacks me!

I don't know what to do....

Someone please tell me what to do........

I don't even wanna touch her because I'm afraid she's gunna hurt me...

And her aggression is NOT the smell of other rabbits. It never has been.

 

[Cheyrul]

Is she pregnant? Beelzebunny was vicious when she was pregnant. That's all I got since I am very inexperienced at this bunny stuff.

 

[Yield]

Cheyrul wrote:

Is she pregnant? Beelzebunny was vicious when she was pregnant. That's all I got since I am very inexperienced at this bunny stuff.

[align=center]No, she's fixed.
Which I'm now wondering if that's the problem. She was so sweet before she got fixed. Then she turned into this... evil rabbit.. =(

 

[Yield]

[align=center]I went in there and gave her some craisens and she allowed me to pet her. But I'm sure that'll change when I don't have a treat...

 

[Violet23]

Im so sorry for your situation, it's never a good feeling when something like this happens. It doesn't sound like it's anything you've done to make her be so aggressive, but as to why she is I have no idea. Anyone else have some advice?

 

[MiniLopHop]

I'm sorry I'm terrible at remembering details, but is she the one that broke her leg? If so, could she still be in pain eventhough the cast is gone?

 

[Yield]

MiniLopHop wrote:

I'm sorry I'm terrible at remembering details, but is she the one that broke her leg? If so, could she still be in pain eventhough the cast is gone?

[align=center]Sabriel is the one that broke his leg, not Solara so she shouldn't be in any pain. :confused2:

 

[Tweetiepy]

Not sure if this would help. Have you tried telling her no and pushing her head to the floor? as in "I'm the boss, you can't bite me!" kinda thing. Could it be that she's trying to dominate you as well? Wasn't she bonded with one of your other rabbits, maybe she's retaliating?

I hope it the problem solves itself soon

 

[elrohwen]

Has she been to a vet recently? I wonder if she has something wrong that you can't see and is making her act out.

Have you tried wearing heavy gloves and just holding your hand out and letting her bite? Often bunnies bite out of fear in an effort to control you and make you go away. If you show them that biting will not make you leave and that they have nothing to fear, they sometimes get better. It takes a lot of nerve to let a bunny attack your hand, but I think it's a better response than anything that lets her get the better of you. Pushing her head down might just reinforce her belief that you're going to do something bad to her.

 

[Happi Bun]

I made a thread a while back with helpful tips for members aggressive rabbits (I have one myself!).
Here you go, hope it helps. There is even a video.


Dealing with an aggressive bunny sure isn't what you imagine when you bring one into your home, but it can happen. When a rabbit starts to show aggression it's quite startling. Your cute and supposedly docile friend is suddenly growling, lunging, and even nipping at you. These problems are not always helped with neutering. Altering your rabbit will take care of the hormones, but this will not resolve the issue if hormones are not the major cause behind the behavior. It's important to keep in mind that your rabbit does not hate you and helping aggressive rabbits become happier companions can be a very rewarding experience. Often times the aggressive rabbits are ones that are very intelligent.

The following short video (by Dharam Barrett) introduces us to Nancam, an aggressive spayed female that is making her humans lives very unpleasant. Dr Scott Miller is called to help calm this bunny with an attitude and give insight to her behavior. Miller studied at the University of Queensland Veterinary School. Graduating in 1997, he began his veterinary career working at the largest animal hospital in Australia, the RSPCA clinic in Sydney. After a years experience treating all creatures great and small, he returned briefly to work in Brisbane before venturing to the UK. Working all over the British Isles before settling in East London, Scott ran a sole man small animal practice in Mile End for four and a half years.

[align=center][flash=320,256]http://www.youtube.com/v/HxV0j7SwBbk[/flash]
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[GorbyJobRabbits]

I think your fear isn't helping the situation. It's just like a dog, you show fear they know they have the upperhand and will continue to be that way. You need to get over being afraid of the rabbit. I personally wouldn't have her with the other one if she is treating him that way. She doesnt care about having a bunny friend. I'd keep them seperated until you get her attitude under control. She needs to be YOUR friend first, and then work on having other friends.

and I realize we're in two different worlds here, you have a pet rabbit, and I'm a breeder. But I never have had an aggressive rabbit. You could use this and see if it helps you. I've gotten numerous does that acted as though they've never seen the light of day and people have never touched them. Now every rabbit I have comes up to be petted and while some still struggle getting out of their pens when held they are all cuddle bunnies.

it's one step at a time. Leave her in a small cage. That age is her rabbit hole where she should feel safe. Start by just feeing them and talking to them quietly. Move into petting them after awhile and giving treats. Sit outside her cage with your other bunny holding and petting and brushing him. She'll see you're not hurting him. Get her to trust you and let you pet her in that small area before moving forward.

I don't do anything special with mine and everybunny is a happy bunny here.

 

[Yield]

[align=center]Wow, I never realized I didn't respond to any of you...

@Laura: I tried the gloves after you said something. She reacted very badly, she freaked out (in fear) and started grunting and attacking the glove viciously and thumping and trying to stay away. Soooo, that's outta the question. XD

@Erika: Thank you very much. I've been working on similar techniques.

@GorbyJobRabbits: I've been sure to not show fear lately, and not move my hand away when she attacks unless she's biting me- but I immediately move my hand back after. I have decided to not try and rebond Solara and Sabriel anymore- at least not for a long while.
I do not think she would appreciate another bunny by her cage, even if they're not inside or whatever.



Nooooww on to what I'm currently doing with her- and she's made QUITE a bit of improvement. I've given her treats and just sat quietly with her. I put my hand to her, and if she puts her head out, I pet her very gently with one finger and let her run off or nudge me away if she wants. Today while laying in her pen, ignoring her, she came up to my face TWICE and started licking my forehead... =)

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

It sounds like she really wants to be affectionate but her dominance and fear get in the way. Have you tried bonding with her in a place that she does not think belongs to her? Fraggles is very sweet unless you put your hand in HER cage or under HER coffee table also if your holding HER treat bag. She does not bite but she lashes you with her front feet and growls/thumps. I'd suggest moving her away from her area.

 

[Yield]

[align=center]The problem I see with that, is the fact I would have to pick her up, and that would make her frustrated (Even though oddly enough, she is the easiest to hold)...

I have tried doing some bonding on my bed- but she seems to be nicest and sweetest in her own space.