hi guys so my 6 month old rabbit is very hormonal atm as she is becoming a teenager, but today out of nowhere she has become extremely aggressive. I don’t know if she has hurt herself while running or if she got caught on something while hiding but anyways she’s very aggressive like lunging, grunting, kicking, etc which is very strange for her as she is usually so cuddly and affectionate but I do have to admit I have her spoilt so I also need tips on how to unspoil her and show her who’s the boss , she usually free roams at day time and is in her cage at night, any tips of tricks on how to bond with her I do plan on spaying her soon so hopefully that will also fix things, also I thought I’d mention that I was away this weekend in a different country so my sister was looking after her so she hasn’t had much human contact this weekend but that usually doesn’t bother her but today when I wasn’t home she was naughty and pooped and peed all over my bed so my mother put her in her cage for a few hours I don’t know if that triggered the anger I don’t think it did because she was fine when I picked her up when I got home, it’s only the last 2 hours I’ve noticed her acting strange, any of your bunny lovers out there can only imagine how upsetting this is , one minute your bunny is hopping all over you and cuddling you and the next minute you can’t even catch her
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That’s typical hormonall behavior, my buck during that period often peed at my brother and could lunge at him. But he’s the sweetest and calmest bunny you can own.
Spaying will help calming her down or wait until she’s 1 year old.
My doe when she was not spayed, during her hormonal times she would become a grumpy bunny (totally jeykell and Hyde moments). I got often bruises and she was a real tyrant. But in fact she’s my couch potatoes buddy.
So a doe might still have problem even after she calms down. Because they will get hormonal spikes. It’s understandable they get a different when hormones kicks in, humans also do that.
Spaying will help calming her down or wait until she’s 1 year old.
My doe when she was not spayed, during her hormonal times she would become a grumpy bunny (totally jeykell and Hyde moments). I got often bruises and she was a real tyrant. But in fact she’s my couch potatoes buddy.
So a doe might still have problem even after she calms down. Because they will get hormonal spikes. It’s understandable they get a different when hormones kicks in, humans also do that.
It's sounds like hormones. Hormones can change behavior suddenly or in spurts. She is plenty old enough to spay. Waiting too long can even cause those naughty behaviors to become ingrained. (Rabbits are adults at 7 months.)
Her behavior will be erratic and there's not much you can do in the meantime other than just not take any of it personally. Once she's spayed, you can work on bonding with her more.
Her behavior will be erratic and there's not much you can do in the meantime other than just not take any of it personally. Once she's spayed, you can work on bonding with her more.
And as for her being spoilt how do I let her know I’m boss because at the moment she has me wrapped around her furry little paws
Yes I was thinking it was just hormones but I just wanted to be sure, should I punish her for being aggressive towards me or just leave her alone and let her do what she wants
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When she's hormonal, she really can't help herself. She certainly isn't going to be inclined to "obey" you when she's hormonal, so punishment serves no purpose (other than to make her more angry and destroy your relationship). The only exception may be if she tries to bite you. Then you can let out a high-pitched 'eeep!' to let her know that's bad. Another option is to firmly but gently press her head to the floor and hold for a few seconds. This is a way a mother rabbit may 'discipline' her kits.
I plan to get her spayed this week , will her hormones be back to normal ASAP or will it take some time , in the evenings she’s ok it’s during the day she’s like an demon
It varies from bunny to bunny.
Also, if you have to act the alpha and pin, also use short words to scold and try to make it sound like the grunting of the alpha.
