The Bunny Basics

Rick & Nickiey · Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 2

We just became the proud Laughing

parent of a 8 week old Lion Head Bunny. He's a great bunny other then he bites or Nibbles on my clothes and sometimes he gets skin. I don't want him to be a biter so I would like him to stop now before it get's out of hand!

What Should I do? Confused

Eric and Nickiey Very Happy

TheBunnyBasics · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject:

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Nipping generally is your bunny's way of telling you I am tired of what you are doing, you are in my way or I don't like what you are doing. If he nips you when you are holding him it is his way of telling you I want to get down.

Bunnies are also chewers. Their teeth are always growing and they need safe things to chew on. They will chew on clothes if you don't give them safe alternatives.

Biting is different from nipping. A true bite usually draws blood and means your rabbit is scared or very mad at what you are doing. It also takes a new bunny time to learn to trust you and feel safe in his new environment.

Neutering also is a huge help with any sort of aggressive behavior. I would definitely recommend having him neutered when he is of age for his health and happiness (as well as yours).

kayzee · Joined: 24 Aug 2008 Posts: 5

One of my bunnies incorporates some nibbling into his grooming technique. Grooming you meens he loves you, but sometimes rabbits don't understand how sensitive human skin is. Screech loudly if he hurts you--bunny language for pain.