pyralisdawn
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Hello everyone,
I'm new to rabbits as well as this forum, got three junior does and a young buck about a month ago (all californian) and have been enjoying educating myself and getting some experience! Just this past week I've had more time to spend socializing them, they are getting a little more comfortable being handled and more curious about me. The buck is just over 2 months old, he has been a bit skittish since I got him but this past week as I've handled him a little more he has suddenly decided that when my arm goes into his cage, it's because he needs to 'breed' it. He gets so enthusiastic that he completely forgets his nervousness and has only one goal and is very persistent, haha! Until I take him out of the cage, then he returns to normal (quiet, nervous) while I am holding him. Back in the cage, it's humpsville again. Is he just being territorial or is he already starting to mature? Does he smell the does scent on my sleeves? He does spray on the tarp behind his cage. But he is not aggressive nor try to bite me/defend himself from being handled. I suppose this is normal behavior, I just didn't expect it until he was 4-5 months old. Will it be like this every time I handle him, or will he get over it as he grows up?
I'm new to rabbits as well as this forum, got three junior does and a young buck about a month ago (all californian) and have been enjoying educating myself and getting some experience! Just this past week I've had more time to spend socializing them, they are getting a little more comfortable being handled and more curious about me. The buck is just over 2 months old, he has been a bit skittish since I got him but this past week as I've handled him a little more he has suddenly decided that when my arm goes into his cage, it's because he needs to 'breed' it. He gets so enthusiastic that he completely forgets his nervousness and has only one goal and is very persistent, haha! Until I take him out of the cage, then he returns to normal (quiet, nervous) while I am holding him. Back in the cage, it's humpsville again. Is he just being territorial or is he already starting to mature? Does he smell the does scent on my sleeves? He does spray on the tarp behind his cage. But he is not aggressive nor try to bite me/defend himself from being handled. I suppose this is normal behavior, I just didn't expect it until he was 4-5 months old. Will it be like this every time I handle him, or will he get over it as he grows up?