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Forum BEHAVIOR Bunny circling and thumping around me

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    • Amaze
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        Hello, my bunny(which I had for about 2 or 3 weeks now, and she is about 13 weeks old) started recently running around me, wherever I sit or stand she will just constantly run around my feet and thump from time to time, she would also occasionally poop around me. 

        She also started to jump on my bed followed with thumping and honking(or grunting. Its hard to tell the difference). I think she might be doing this for attention, but I’m not really sure.

        Could someone with more knowledge and experience with bunnies explain this behaviour to me?

        She is also unneutered as she is too young(and its quite expensive).  


      • jerseygirl
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          Haha, well I guess it’s sort of for attention. These behaviours are hormonal. The circling is like a courting dance. You may even hear a humming noise when she does this.
          The poops are some marking and you may notice they smell a bit more then normal poops in the litterbox. The other vocal noises are likely driven by hormones too.

          Spay and neuters can be really expensive! A lot of areas have low cost programs though. Mostly for cats and dogs some some offer rabbit desexing if they have an experience vet on board.

          Are you in the US? If so, which State/county? Maybe we can help direct you to an affordable clinic.

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