TheMadMarchHare
Active Member
Hi all,
I have a ~1.5 year Mini Lop/Lionhead mix rabbit, about 3.5lbs.
He is my first bun, had him about a year. Many thoughts going on about having him neutered, so bare with me here.
He is currently living indoors, not potty trained, cage-aggressive when it's feeding time, and not an allover "lovey" bun. He can be sweet though - loves to be petted (but you better make sure your hand isn't near his mouth when you pick him up), he's curious, energetic, etc.
I know that neutering can help begin to resolve many of these problems, but I am very hesitant to have him put under because of how fragile buns are.
We are building a covered outdoor run for him to stay in nice weather, and I have been considering getting him a friend. I know that he must be fixed if a second bun were to become a possibility, but it's not agreed upon at the moment. For now, it would solely be for the behavioral end of things.
I am a dog owner...and I do believe in the most natural life possible for all of my pets, to include diets, procedures, lifestyles, etc.
In dogs, it is my belief that spay/neuter can bring upon just as many health risks as leaving intact..vasectomy and OSS are options in canines, but I doubt it is for rabbits.
So.
Now that I have this option for my rabbit, I need help deciding what is the most natural, and the healthiest, option for him.
Like I said, this is my first bun, so I'm looking for some open-minded experiences and opinions please.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
- A very undecided bunny owner.
I have a ~1.5 year Mini Lop/Lionhead mix rabbit, about 3.5lbs.
He is my first bun, had him about a year. Many thoughts going on about having him neutered, so bare with me here.
He is currently living indoors, not potty trained, cage-aggressive when it's feeding time, and not an allover "lovey" bun. He can be sweet though - loves to be petted (but you better make sure your hand isn't near his mouth when you pick him up), he's curious, energetic, etc.
I know that neutering can help begin to resolve many of these problems, but I am very hesitant to have him put under because of how fragile buns are.
We are building a covered outdoor run for him to stay in nice weather, and I have been considering getting him a friend. I know that he must be fixed if a second bun were to become a possibility, but it's not agreed upon at the moment. For now, it would solely be for the behavioral end of things.
I am a dog owner...and I do believe in the most natural life possible for all of my pets, to include diets, procedures, lifestyles, etc.
In dogs, it is my belief that spay/neuter can bring upon just as many health risks as leaving intact..vasectomy and OSS are options in canines, but I doubt it is for rabbits.
So.
Now that I have this option for my rabbit, I need help deciding what is the most natural, and the healthiest, option for him.
Like I said, this is my first bun, so I'm looking for some open-minded experiences and opinions please.
Thank you for your time in reading this.
- A very undecided bunny owner.