Maybe it not the rabbits? Maybe it's me :(

[blondiesmommie]

First I adopted a rabbit from the humane society, I felt good about that decision, then turned out my rabbit was aggressive , growled at me, wanted nothing to w me, made me nervous, so I looked and looked, found a beautiful rabbit elsewhere, adopted her...... Same problem!!!! I don't bother her I just lay on the floor, although she will come over to me unlike the last one, but doesn't even want to be touched or petted. I realize they'll growl if I irritate her or come in an area that's "hers" wth? All this $ i paid for stuff for them, I want to pay to get her fixed, but not if she could careless one way or the other! I'm about to just be over it and say rabbits just aren't for me!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fuzz16]

getting her fixed may solve the problem. How old is she?
If she doesnt feel safe or comfortable it can make her turn cage aggressive. I would look into what you could change to help her.
A lot of people have dealt with aggressive rabbits in the past with good luck and I am sure they will chime in.

 

[blondiesmommie]

Thanks, at this point, I'm not even sure what a nice rabbit is!!!!!! Lol

 

[LakeCondo]

You have to be patient. And to some extent you have to accept them on their terms. They are prey animals, so often are skittish.

 

[woahlookitsme]

get her spayed asap. Does she act like that in the cage or is it outside the cage?

 

[blondiesmommie]

Both lol yeah I know it would be typical if it was in her cage, but it's not besides, the first rabbit I had was fixed, and that didn't make a difference lol

 

[ArdenBunny]

I don't know enough about rabbit behavior to be of any help at all. So I'm going to suggest what I would do if it were one of my dogs. :shock:



Maybe get her fixed, but also maybe help her connect you with good things that happen? Like maybe just sit on the floor with some good treats (the good stuff - not the every day, hum drum stuff) and some good chew toys. Then ignore her. I don't have my rabbit yet, but that is what I would try. Soon she has to realize that the good stuff only comes out when you are around. Then maybe after a week or so slowly move it up a notch. Then work on petting her, grooming her, ect.

I actually have a problem with my dog and grooming his paws (if you can believe it). Through the help of a clicker and some bacon he is getting better at it. Behavior problems are never a quick fix!



Good luck, and don't give up! ray:

 

[StitchLover]

The treats are a good idea but only if she's over 6 months old otherwise they could upset her stomach. Try opening her cage and just leaving her alone. She'll eventually warm up to you.

 

[melbaby80]

I don't have any advice because my two are extremely docile, but I do wish you luck. :goodluck

 

[LindseyG]

I have a flemish giant that was very skittish when I first got him. He is now pretty calm and gentle and allows me to pick him up/pet him. It just took a lot of patience and treats! It was a long process too. I had him over a year before he calmed down.

 

[fuzz16]

Giving her more excercise time may help. Could be an anxious thing with crazy hormones and stress that can make any female tempermental.

 

[blondiesmommie]

Well she's out of her cage all day, and I always try and give her treats, veggies whatever! And and won't even take them, I think shes stuck up lol

 

[saidinjester]

How long have you had her? I think you just need to have some patience. I suggest spending some time laying on the floor, watching tv or reading a book and just ignoring her. Usually, they become curious and come to investigate. You could also try reading out loud to her in a calm tone. Sometimes it just takes time for them to trust.

 

[Bunnylova4eva]

yeah how old is she again?

I've had some really noody tempermental does when they were younger but when they got a bit older, they were sweet as sugar. I think when they're younger the hormones are totally raging. Just be consistent with when you do what for her so she always knows what's coming, and if she is over 6 months or so, be sure to give her treats. That always helps.

 

[blondiesmommie]

Well, I lay in here on the floor ALOT, so I'm trying lol I am now as we speak! Lol and she will be a year old in about a week

 

[JjGoesBounce]

I've had that before, I rescued two rabbits from the SPCA, both came as scared little bunnies, they didn't accept food from me, so I'd come in every day to their cage, put my hand on the floor so they could smell it and what not.
It takes time!
Hope all goes well!
Jj oh also spaying would realy help!

 

[blondiesmommie]

She's defiantly not a scared rabbit lol

 

[LakeCondo]

Aggressiveness can be a sign of fear.

 

[MiniLopHop]

Sophie was 4 when we got her and was spayed then. She shows signs of fear aggression. Particularly if the cats get to close she will still grunt and charge at them. With us I started out ignoring her for the most part. I would read laying on the floor or sit and watch tv, pretending she was not there. Eventually she came up to me. I would have snacks on the floor by me so it helped connect being close to me with getting yummy things to eat. Now after 4 months she will come and beg for treats. She is still not thrilled with me petting her and she's done with me after the snack, but it is progress. I know once she over comes her fears there is a good girl inside. If I pick her up she still kicks the crap out of me, but we work on it from time to time, always ending with a snack.

When she was still drugged from getting spayed she snuggled and gave me kisses. I know there's a snuggle bun deep down inside. Time will let her trust and bloom.

Hang in there.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

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