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Forum BEHAVIOR Biting in the morning – Please help

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    • bunbun00
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        So here is some background info, my bun is 3 and a half months old, he’s free roamed just in my bedroom and has plenty of chew toys and bits to play with.

        He’s really affectionate and sweet with me and my family and is generally a joy to be around. But… He wakes me up in the mornings around 6/7 by jumping on my chest.. I don’t find this a problem as I have food ready to give to him and he’s happy then.

        After his breakfast he will run around my room super fast for a while and I’ll fall back asleep, only to be woken up again by him digging next to me at the bed covers, so I let him under with me, but then he will bite me!!! It doesn’t draw blood but it hurts and it makes me uncomfortable when he comes up to my face, he wont run away either when I make a painful noise, he just stares at me and does it again?!?

        It’s really frustrating because he will then just down and zoom around more, then come back up and do it again? I dont know whether its because he’s growing up a bit now but I just don’t know what he’s trying to tell me? I try stroke him when he gets like this and he hops off when usually if he wants pets he will roll over

        Sorry for the long post just want everyone to fully understand, anyone have any ideas on why he’s doing this?


      • Wick & Fable
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          You have inadvertently trained him that waking you up means you’ll give him food. It’s a common association made by rabbits because of their sleep schedule versus a typical human. He’s biting you because he wants food again.

          I suggest the second time around, don’t pet him and just keep plopping him on the ground. You petting him is somewhat reinforcing the behavior.

          The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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