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lol You guys are crazy funny! :biggrin:

Ok Hopscotch has been here for over a week now and settling in wonderfully. The potty training is driving me nuts. I keep reading and watching videos on potty training and everything I have tried so far isn't working. :?I keep reading about how it takes 1 day to a couple of weeks. My Hopscotch is NOT a 1 day gal lol. I'm still holding out hope it is just her getting adjusted, but it has gotten worse. She poos everywhere. It is like hop, poo, hop, poo. lol I read this scattered poo thing is territorial. There isn't just one spot she goes even when she is in her cage, it is everywhere. I have been caging her at night and I think she saves all her poo all night so she can run around and spread her "love" in the morning. lol The worst part is she has started to pee by the front door and a couple other spots. I have been running around after her spraying vinegar solution to clean so hopefully she won't smell it. Also There are no longer floor rugs anywhere in the house because these are her favorite to go on, so I removed them. Also I have seen her do the "circle spray" thing 3 times, and all 3 times by the front door. Our front door is in our kitchen. Should I block her from the kitchen for awhile and see if this stops? My biggest worry is this is her telling us she is not happy or feels threatened.:(She rubs her head on everything in the house all day, I read this was a scent thing, establishing her space. I have also seen my female cat go right back and rub her face on all the same things. Are they fighting for territory?

On a lighter note I have found out she LOVES ice! I can put 2 ice cubes in a dish and it keeps her HIGHLY entertained! It is great for when I have to walk out of the room for a few. I think I am going to make her bunny safe popsicles with greens and a little fruit for special treats. (Oh boy my friends think I lost it, wait until I start talking about bunny popsicles. :headsmack) :biggrin:

Even funnier, my Geoffrey opened up the computer and found out about my Hopscotch blog. Let's just say I got a really odd look and a smile. After letting me know this is a reason he loves me, he made a comment about how he can't think of a bigger waste of time. I let him know that the reason he didn't know about it was because I only write it while HE is playing Call of Duty (It's a shooting game)on his xbox, with his nerdy headset on talking with all his friends.
The next day one of his xbox buddies was over and LOVED Hopscotch and has been thinking of getting a rabbit too. His xbox buddy asked for the link to my blog. :p

 
Hehehehehe..... thinking about bunny popsicles. Reminds me of a joke a friend of mine's father told years ago when it was cold out. "You'd better come inside or you're gonna turn into a PUPsicle! Teehee!" Oh man! So cute to hear an old man say that joke. :p

Ben wouldn't even give my blog the time of day, I'm sure of it! And he has nerd-doms too! Fantasy Football. Sheesh!

Unfortunately, I have no advice to give you regarding the territory and will leave that to more experienced bunny slaves. I did read that it's easier to potty train in a smaller space? Who knows, and I'm sure each bunny is different! :) Good luck though!
 
Has Hopscotch been spayed? That makes a HUGE difference in how faithful a girl will be to her litterbox. The hormones make her crazy territorial, once they die down it's not so bad.

Joshua and I are going to the largest fair around here on Saturday. I'm secretly hoping one of the 4-H kids will have a tan or gray flemmy for sale! sssshhhhhhhh!

My man is a chess geek, professionally. He doesnt' get the bunny blog either, but he's happy that it makes me happy. Last night one of his friends was over and they were playing chess late into the evening. I had to go to bed. I gave him a kiss and had Becky in my arms (she likes to socialise with visitors). Joshua and his friend both gave her kisses on her forehead to say good night to her. I'm hoping the friend gets a bunny. He needs a pet :)
 
MiniLopHop wrote:
Has Hopscotch been spayed? That makes a HUGE difference in how faithful a girl will be to her litterbox. The hormones make her crazy territorial, once they die down it's not so bad.

Joshua and I are going to the largest fair around here on Saturday. I'm secretly hoping one of the 4-H kids will have a tan or gray flemmy for sale! sssshhhhhhhh!

My man is a chess geek, professionally. He doesnt' get the bunny blog either, but he's happy that it makes me happy. Last night one of his friends was over and they were playing chess late into the evening. I had to go to bed. I gave him a kiss and had Becky in my arms (she likes to socialise with visitors). Joshua and his friend both gave her kisses on her forehead to say good night to her. I'm hoping the friend gets a bunny. He needs a pet :)

Awww... I love seeing the guys lovey-dovey with the animals or kids. So sweet!! Also, I REALLY hope you find an adorable Flemmie. P.S. Please find a grey huge female that's spayed and send her my way. That's not asking so much, is it?! ;) Oh now I'm looking forward to Saturday to see if you get oneeee!!!
 
MiniLopHop wrote:
Has Hopscotch been spayed? That makes a HUGE difference in how faithful a girl will be to her litterbox. The hormones make her crazy territorial, once they die down it's not so bad.

No she has not been spayed. I am getting her spayed, I met a wonderful lady on here and I am going to make her an appointment here VERY soon. Honestly I didn't want to put her thru the stress so soon after getting her so I wanted to wait about 2 weeks. I figured it was stressful with the move, new people and than surgery might be too much. :(


 
I can see waiting a couple weeks, but don't wait so long that her naughty hormonal behaviors become learned naughtiness. It is as stressful for the person as the bun I think. I'm sure she will do great :)
 
MiniLopHop wrote:
I can see waiting a couple weeks, but don't wait so long that her naughty hormonal behaviors become learned naughtiness. It is as stressful for the person as the bun I think. I'm sure she will do great :)

The top 2 things on my list to get done in less than 2 weeks are spaying (Hopefully this helps, that and it is good for her) and a MUCH larger cage. I don't really put her in the cage but I started doing so at night just because I'm afraid of her getting into something I don't know about. I've been looking at C&C cages online and I think we are going to go that route. Seems like I can make one big enough for our big girl.

Thanks for all your help, it is great to be able to talk to someone that actually knows what they are doing. lol
 
I'm looking forward to booking your spay for you and hopefully getting to meet Hopscotch! As far as housing goes, a large dog crate (I use 48 x 30 for one of my fosters) or else an x-pen works really well. I have 24" high x-pens that I sell for $50 through the rescue.
 
I'm right there with you Jess! Levi is going to get neutered here in the next month. Not as invasive (hopefully) as a spay for your big girl, but a surgery nonetheless! Praying all goes well for Ms. Hopscotch.
 
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