Naughty rabbit :( please help

[Siansmum]

Hi guys I never thought I would say this but I need help with pickles the past couple of weeks he has started grunting really bad and charging at me and my daughter and started pooping everywhere even though he been fully litter trained for about 8 months I will have had him a year on the 1st oct he is neutered 8th July and he hasn't done this before. I don't no wot to do as I won't let my daughter near him at min can some one please help xxx I don't want to get to point where he starts to bite xx

 

[JBun]

Changes in a rabbits environment or something happening to the rabbit, could be a cause for this behavior. Sudden changes in behavior can also sometimes be caused by an underlying health problem. It might be a good idea to get him checked over by your vet.

http://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
http://www.rabbitsonline.net/f28/finding-vet-13366/

 

[Siansmum]

He has been recently poorly and had the all clear from the vets his cage hasn't change and we haven't changed anything in the home that I can think of he is eating pooping and drinking fine still does his usual running and jumping xx

 

[JBun]

It could just be after effects of being nursed after not feeling well. I have rabbits that detest syringe feedings and being given meds, and are certainly willing to hold a grudge. Maybe he just needs a little time for things to settle down and go back to normal. I don't think you want him to think that grunting and charging are an acceptable behavior, so don't back off when he does this, use a glove if you are worried about a possible bite, but also maybe try and give him a little space for a while, so he has a chance to settle down.