Strange new behavior... thoughts pls

[valmyers73]

So my sweet Holland lop has started biting or nipping me. He's been doing it about 2 weeks. Most recent was last night. I was sitting on my bed. He was zooming around and binkingon the bed also. He suddenly jumped at my knee and bit, drawing blood. He's also started running around, jumping at my feet. He isn't neutered but will be soon. He only bites me. I'm wondering if this is a territory issue or if he's just trying to play, not realizing his bites hurt. Another thought i had was that he could be visually impaired and bit me on accident. He has an adopted brother that is a Dutch and is 5 months old. The little lop follows his brother around and stays close to his side when loose in the house. There is no fighting between them and they are bonded now. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated.

 

[JBun]

Could be hormones, so would resolve once he's neutered, with 4-8 weeks post neuter for hormones to fade. Until then, you could try some of the suggestions given for aggressive rabbits, such as giving a loud 'eep' when he bites, to let him know that hurt. If it seems territorial, it's about claiming their spot to show you're the boss. Or using the gentle but firm head press(like a mother or dominant rabbit does, done correctly so as to not cause an injury).

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Aggressive_rabbits
It's advised to keep intact male rabbits separate until neutered and properly bonded, and what I personally would suggest and do. Male rabbits can go from fine to all out war once those hormones come in. And this can result in very serious injuries occurring, even possibly fatal ones. But if you still opt to keep them together until neutered, please keep a very close watch on their interactions and separate at the first signs of any aggression or irritation between them.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Spaying_and_neutering_rabbits
https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/

 

[Blue eyes]

It's advised to keep intact male rabbits separate until neutered and properly bonded, and what I personally would suggest and do. Male rabbits can go from fine to all out war once those hormones come in. And this can result in very serious injuries occurring, even possibly fatal ones. But if you still opt to keep them together until neutered, please keep a very close watch on their interactions and separate at the first signs of any aggression or irritation between them.

Ditto! Just wanted to draw attention to this good advice.