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Forum BEHAVIOR Bunny wrapping his front paws around my arm?

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    • Ollieoscar
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        So it’s came to my attention that the past few times I’ve had my bunny which is a boy out to play, he’s been super hyper and constantly sniffing me and licking me more than normal.. Today he tried to wrap his front paws around my arm but I pulled away because I wasn’t sure what he was doing.. He tried it a couple times, just wondering why he would be doing this?? He’s only one year old. Just seems odd as he’s never done it before, was he trying to hump me? What do I do? He ms also not neutered


      • Bam
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          It’s likely that this is sexual courtship. Other signs of courtship are if he circles your feet, follows you around, nips for attention, spray pee and/or poop mark his area. Bunnies become more hormonally aware in the spring, when the days get longer.

          As long as this isn’t bothering you, there’s really nothing you need to do. You can’t train a bunny to not show hormonal behavior, rabbits have very strong sexual instincts (they need to breed a lot, in nature their lives are short and they are very low in the food-chain). If it is bothering you and/or he seems very stressed out by it, you should get him neutered.


        • LBJ10
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            Sounds like someone is feeling a little randy to me! I agree with Bam.


          • jerseygirl
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              I agree. It’s sounds cute but I think his intentions are less so. lol. Maybe give him a “hump buddy” toy to use. If it’s spring in your part of the world, that may be why he’s exhibiting this behaviour at the moment.


            • Ollieoscar
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                Thank you so much for your help! Very helpful!!


              • Love4Bunny
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                  Haha, okay, whenever Thor wraps his front paws around me, we both know it’s because he wants to hump. He’s neutered, but he still tries once in a while. It will start with a light oinking, nipping at clothes, circling, and then he will make a move. I just gently move him away or pet his ears to redirect his attention somewhere else.


                • LittlePuffyTail
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                    My neutered 9 year old will do this to me sometimes. Kind of disturbing….lol

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