mean doe

[magic_girl]

hi i got this do from tradeing off 2 of my rabbits i think she is rex mix her fur is not like a rex rabbit don't know her age she was just fine when i got her then every time you feed or water her or even the cage door she trys to attack grutting sound why would she be doing this someone said to get her breed she will stop doing this not ture she did get breed and still act the same will she hurt her babies? her babies are only 7 days old how do i get her to stop doing this i don't want to get bit by her

 

[Maureen Las]

Part of the reason that does can get aggressive are because of their hormones. it would have been easier to have her spayed than to have had a litter.
Since you already have a litter and due to the fact that she is also probably protective of her babies I will move this to the rabbitry section so you can get help for both mom, babies and yourself
I would wear gloves when opening her cage to feed and water and clean but I hope some other members can help you also.

 

[DyemondRabbitry]

Been there- still dealing with that! Most of the time my does actually get more aggressive when they have a litter. Most people say it comes from them not being handled but I've found it really has nothing to do with it. In fact, my red doe right now was handled, groomed and played with everyday from 7 weeks until about 5 months. Then she hit her teenage stage. Please note, she is wonderful OUTSIDE of her pen but her pen is her space and she hates when people stick their hands in. I had another doe like that and I'd calm her down with some rolled oats while I handled the babies then I'd play with her when she was eatting- after awhile it wasn't SUCH a big deal but you still had to watch yourself.

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

Does will actually get more aggressive when they're pregnant/have a nest full of babies.

You just need to spend time with her and get her used to you. How long have you had her for?

When she comes to the front of her cage, you should pet her and give her a little treat, maybe a small piece of carrot or apple, or even a pellet or two.

As Dyemond said, many rabbits are aggressive about their cages. I have some rabbits that are the same way, but once out of their cage, they're perfectly fine. No aggression at all. They've definitley gotten better about it, because I clean their cages with them in it and put my hands in there a lot and they see that I'm not doing any harm.

Emily