Plex
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Hi folks,
Nibbler has only been with us since Saturday, but he seems to have settled in very well. He LOVES being petted, and doesn't seem afraid of anything. I just have some questions about his behaviour and diet, as he's the first rabbit I've lived with.
He lives in the house, and is allowed to go everywhere except the bed rooms. He decided almost straight away that the area under the coffee table is his space, so we popped a towel underneath it, and don't invade this "space".
It seems to me that he spends a lot of time flopped out on the floor. Even at night he mostly just sits around, or lays on the carpet. He has spent some time charging around the house, but he mostly just lazes about. I wondered if this is normal for a bunny? I thought a rabbit might be a bit more active, and to be honest, I worry that he may be really bored or even depressed!
He does have things to play with...a phonebook to tear up (he has done this a little when he first arrived), plenty of toilet rolls, some balls to roll, light boxes to drag or throw, etc. He doesn't really play with any of these things, and I don't know if he's just not very playful/active by nature, or if he doesn't find them stimulating enough.
He gave me a bit of a fright today. He was laying around, as usual, then suddenly sprang up and lunged at his litterbox! He attacked it like he wanted to destroy it, headbutting it, leaping into it and chewing on the edges, digging at it. He did all of this like he was in a frenzy! He did it several times throughout the day, too. Was this him playing? Or was he expressing some sort of frustration caused by boredom, stress, etc?
I did wonder if he was lethargic or moody because his diet wasn't the best? He has constant access to fresh oaten hay, and has a handful of pellets each day. He gets two different kinds of leafy greens (eg, Bok Choy and parsley) along with a treat like a carrot, apple, little bit of banana. Is this suitable for a very big 4 year old bunny?
...and he's dragging his litterbox around as I type :rollseyes
I'm not a bunny psychologist, but if a human suddenly developed a horrible loathing for the toilet, and physically abused it, I'd be worried
So, does it sound like Nibbler is bored, or needing something I'm not giving him? Or am I being a worry wart?
Here's a photo of him doing what he does best, just for the sake of it!
Nibbler has only been with us since Saturday, but he seems to have settled in very well. He LOVES being petted, and doesn't seem afraid of anything. I just have some questions about his behaviour and diet, as he's the first rabbit I've lived with.
He lives in the house, and is allowed to go everywhere except the bed rooms. He decided almost straight away that the area under the coffee table is his space, so we popped a towel underneath it, and don't invade this "space".
It seems to me that he spends a lot of time flopped out on the floor. Even at night he mostly just sits around, or lays on the carpet. He has spent some time charging around the house, but he mostly just lazes about. I wondered if this is normal for a bunny? I thought a rabbit might be a bit more active, and to be honest, I worry that he may be really bored or even depressed!
He does have things to play with...a phonebook to tear up (he has done this a little when he first arrived), plenty of toilet rolls, some balls to roll, light boxes to drag or throw, etc. He doesn't really play with any of these things, and I don't know if he's just not very playful/active by nature, or if he doesn't find them stimulating enough.
He gave me a bit of a fright today. He was laying around, as usual, then suddenly sprang up and lunged at his litterbox! He attacked it like he wanted to destroy it, headbutting it, leaping into it and chewing on the edges, digging at it. He did all of this like he was in a frenzy! He did it several times throughout the day, too. Was this him playing? Or was he expressing some sort of frustration caused by boredom, stress, etc?
I did wonder if he was lethargic or moody because his diet wasn't the best? He has constant access to fresh oaten hay, and has a handful of pellets each day. He gets two different kinds of leafy greens (eg, Bok Choy and parsley) along with a treat like a carrot, apple, little bit of banana. Is this suitable for a very big 4 year old bunny?
...and he's dragging his litterbox around as I type :rollseyes
I'm not a bunny psychologist, but if a human suddenly developed a horrible loathing for the toilet, and physically abused it, I'd be worried
So, does it sound like Nibbler is bored, or needing something I'm not giving him? Or am I being a worry wart?
Here's a photo of him doing what he does best, just for the sake of it!
