breeding

[lissapell]

One of my does are ready to breed but Cujo is still(hasnt even been a wk yet so no surprise) very territorial. He has finally allowed me to get my hand in the cage if I keep it very low. When I put in any kind of greens he appears to try and take it with his front paws. If we make any sudden movement he is lunging toward us. He will allow me to pet him through the cage wire. Will he continue to be aggressive toward the doe if I put her in with him? Would it be better to wait and see how he is in another wk?

 

[OneAcreFarm]

He is being aggressive to you, but likely won't be that way with the doe. It can take a month or more for some rabbits to get used to new surroundings and new people. What he is showing is "cage aggressiveness" and that will usually subside.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

When I put in any kind of greens he appears to try and take it with his front paws.

He is "boxing" the greens, thinking they are a threat... at least when they appear to be "floating" through the air!

As my Sistah said, I doubt he will act that way toward the doe- you, on the other hand, when attempting to remove the object of his affections, are another story. I would suggest a thick jacket and gloves when removing the doe.

 

[Mary Ann's Rabbitry]

go ahead, He will not hurt her , If anything it might help.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

When I put in any kind of greens he appears to try and take it with his front paws.

He is "boxing" the greens, thinking they are a threat... at least when they appear to be "floating" through the air!

As my Sistah said, I doubt he will act that way toward the doe- you, on the other hand, when attempting to remove the object of his affections, are another story. I would suggest a thick jacket and gloves when removing the doe.

:yeahthat:<br /><br />__________ Tue Dec 04, 2012 10:35 am __________<br /><br />

go ahead, He will not hurt her , If anything it might help.

:yeahthat:

 

[lissapell]

When I put in any kind of greens he appears to try and take it with his front paws.

He is "boxing" the greens, thinking they are a threat... at least when they appear to be "floating" through the air!

I was wondering if that was the case!

 

[MamaSheepdog]

My dearly departed doe, Evil Blue, used to do that when I fed her hay. She eventually progressed to "Irritable Blue", and finally was a sweet bunny unless she was in a tiff over just getting bred. :roll:

For a while I fed her hay strand by strand, and if she boxed the hay as I was trying to put it in the cage, I would make her wait while I fed other rabbits, and then would try again.

 

[lissapell]

He let clean out the floor of his cage tonight with just pouncing on me instead of boxing me. Every time he pounced me I would pounce back on the cage floor. After a few times he sniffed me and let me pet him!!

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Yay! Progress!

I guess you must have a bigger "pounce'! :lol:

 

[ZRabbits]

He let clean out the floor of his cage tonight with just pouncing on me instead of boxing me. Every time he pounced me I would pounce back on the cage floor. After a few times he sniffed me and let me pet him!!

Congratulations on the breakthrough.

Karen

 

[AnnClaire]

Yeah, bring the doe to him and be sure to let him smell your hands on her ... he will VERY QUICKLY get the idea that you are the BRINGER OF DOES and he will be your bestest friend :cheesysmile: Another way to help diminish his cage aggression would be to pick up a doe and run your hands over her really good, then deal with him ... he will be more interested in smelling the doe than aggressing towards you

 

[lissapell]

Well I put the doe in with him as everyone suggested. I checked her first and she was rosey, almost purple. He cased her around thew cage for about 15 min doing his best to do his part. She however, would not lift for him. She is still a bit young tho at 5 months so I want to give her a little bit of time and try again. How long should I wait to put her back in with him?
He was very appreciative of the "BRINGER OF DOES" but was also nicely distracted with BokChoi when I grabbed her to put her back in her own cage. She sat for a min then moved to her treat and happily munched away so I dont think she was to scared from the ordeal. She also let me pet her w/o running after I put her back in her own cage.

 

[AnnClaire]

There ya go :bouncy: And next time you go to his cage he will be, like "no girl??? where's my TREAT mama!!!"

 

[Whipple]

My buck is the friendliest thing, he will now sit by the door and wait for pets while ignoring food. Its incredible how the males will suck up lol

 

[lissapell]

how long should I wait before putting her back in with him?

 

[MamaSheepdog]

how long should I wait before putting her back in with him?

I'd try again today if her color is still good.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

Well I put the doe in with him as everyone suggested. I checked her first and she was rosey, almost purple. He cased her around thew cage for about 15 min doing his best to do his part. She however, would not lift for him. She is still a bit young tho at 5 months so I want to give her a little bit of time and try again. How long should I wait to put her back in with him?
He was very appreciative of the "BRINGER OF DOES" but was also nicely distracted with BokChoi when I grabbed her to put her back in her own cage. She sat for a min then moved to her treat and happily munched away so I dont think she was to scared from the ordeal. She also let me pet her w/o running after I put her back in her own cage.

She may not have known what she was supposed to do... :roll: some of them are kind of clueless. If they run in circles, I will try to put my hand out in front to stop them and allow the buck a chance to mount. I don't hold them, just make them "put the brakes on" for a second. It usually helps them realize what the buck is up to....

 

[ZRabbits]

Wait another month or two. I waited with Luna for the maturity factor. She knew exactly what to do. I don't know if it will work for you, but it did for me. First time Mom, no problem with raising her kits either. I think she may need a little more time to "grow up" and mature mentally to be able to be a good Mom. It worked for me, that's all I can say.

Good Luck.

Karen