Nipping

Background info: Lucas turned one earlier this week and I adopted him two weeks ago.

Problem: When I sit down on the floor he comes to my side and sniffs then nips my side, and sometimes it hurts and sometimes it doesn't. I don't want this behavior to continue or get worse and I've clapped to signal no, or yelled 'ow' but he still continues to do it.

Question: As he gets older does this nipping seem to end (I know they're born chewers) and does anyone else's rabbits do this?

Thank you!

I'm pretty sure that he's greeting you. Barry does this to me as well, but he's gentle and normally it's nothing more than a pinch, but last night I got a nip that was the same, but was a little less gentle. I attribute this to the fact that he's still intact at 4 months old and he was feeling his buntosterone. If it's bothersome for you and you want him to know that it's not ok, gently place your palm on top of his head and push his head to the floor while telling him no. Hold it there for about 10 seconds. Then kiss his head and let him up. This is how I tell the bunnies around here nope, not gonna fly.

Yea, he's greeting you and being playful. Rabbits however, do not understand voice control. Unlike dogs, they don't understand an angry tone, u have to physically touch or move the bunny for it to understand

Well shoot, now I feel bad if he's just saying hi. Thank you so much!


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