Sudden Affection!

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 2sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 12 years, 12 months ago by Sarita.

Viewing 2 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 04/27/2011 at 2:13 AM
  Slater91
  Participant
  56 posts
  Hey all,
  
  This may be the weirdest thing ever, Jimmy May never used to let us touch her, and would run away if we even made a move towards her. We would get the ocassional stoke of her back as she lept off the couch, and she would happily run over us, using me as a climbing frame, but actual stroking/petting was always a big nono….
  
  But………
  
  My girlfriend is now 39 weeks pregnant, and now fit to burst. We have noticed in the last 4 weeks, Jimmy is actively seeking attention and petting. She now sits by me on the floor nudging my hand and almost forcing me to rub her ears!!! It is a complete 360!!
  
  Do you think she realises we are soon to be joined by a less furry little one? And is trying to make sure we don’t forget her??? I haven’t read anything about this, and am interested in your opinions!
  
  Cheers 🙂
- 04/27/2011 at 6:40 AM
  Huckleberry
  Participant
  972 posts
  How active were you in seeking out her affection? Were you picking her up? Moving her around? “Forcing” love and attention? She may have been annoyed by that and simply did not want to be forced into something (remember they are prey animals). Now that you are going to have a baby very soon I would guess that you both have spent a little less time seeking her out and a little more time making sure that there is room for the baby. With less pressure on her, she may be feeling more comfortable.
  I doubt she is thinking in terms of “better secure my place”. I would guess that something in your home has changed, either the amount of time you are around, the amount of attention you are giving her, the love or overall tone in your home, the hormone levels (not sure if she would react to that).
  Those would be my guesses.
  Its awesome that she is more affectionate! I hope it keeps up!!!! Whatever you are doing, you must doing it right!
  
  (EDIT) I just thought of this! Maybe its just the season! If you are in the northern hemisphere, its spring!!! My Huckleberry has been a lot more loving too! I bet that is it!!! Season for lovin’
- 04/27/2011 at 9:40 AM
  Sarita
  Participant
  18851 posts
  It is possible that Jimmy May is just more comfortable overall in your home now and he now feels comfortable expressing himself. My rabbit Bobby is much more “playful” now with me now that he’s been with me for about 6 months – I think it’s more of a trust and security issue than anything else.
Author

Messages

Viewing 2 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.