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[Syrianhamsterlover09]

Hi! So in my bathroom there is a small crack in the paint. Well my bunny found it and now he has been ripping at the paint and eating it. How do I bunny proof it? If course I don’t want him eating paint and I also don’t want a huge crack in the paint in my bathroom. Please help! Thanks

[ajuniceuhamsters]

Hi! So in my bathroom there is a small crack in the paint. Well my bunny found it and now he has been ripping at the paint and eating it. How do I bunny proof it? If course I don’t want him eating paint and I also don’t want a huge crack in the paint in my bathroom. Please help! Thanks

He's most likely doing it out of boredom. Like I said before, all rabbits NEED a friend. Please get him bonded soon. By keeping him alone, you're not providing enough entertainment for him. Until you can successfully bond him, I'd recommend getting more enrichment to keep him occupied, and spend more time with him. Spend AT LEAST 4 hours a day in the room with him, interacting with him since he's not bonded atm. Buy toys such as stacking cups, willow balls and make cardboard box hideouts, etc to keep him entertained and busy.

 

You can use something like this to create a border around the wall to prevent him from eating baseboards and paint. https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Hamsters-Exercise-Transparent-ULPC02W/dp/B07FQ411ZH/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1TAENIA2O7595&dchild=1&keywords=songmics+pet+playpen&qid=1618152630&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=songmics+pet%2Caps%2C176&sr=1-4

[Syrianhamsterlover09]

The rabbit is most likely bored, he might need a friend, or more enrichment, but you should cover up so that the rabbit can't get to it anymore. I would like to know what your cage set up looks lik, so that I can help you more.

He is free roam in my room!

[ajuniceuhamsters]

To Sussie and OP

 

Honestly the housing size wouldn't be a major contributing factor in this situation. It's more of the enrichment factor, and the fact that he's alone. 

 

To OP

 

I'm going to restate what I said earlier, since you seemed to be ignoring it. All rabbits NEED to have a friend or more. If you can't financially or physically support two rabbits, then you can't just get one. Single rabbits will be a lot more destructive (as shown above), agressive and less human friendly. Humans can't and never will suffice for a second rabbit. Call me hypocritical for keeping my bunny alone, but she has medically proven neorological issuesnthat cause agression. Even then, I keep trying to bond her. 

 

I know you said before that you can't get another rabbit, but you must try. It doesn't only benifit your rabbit, but everyone in your family. He'll be more friendly, less agressive, less destructive, cleaner and neater. 

 

Free-roam sounds alright, but free roam with no enrichment is no better than a cage. Do you have good flooring? Do you have proper hideouts with two exits? Are there chew toys, throw toys and digging places to keep him occupied? How much time do you spend with him? These are all leading factors to what his behaviour is now. I really hope you can answer these above so I can help you and that he gets bonded very soon!

[Iszie]

He's most likely doing it out of boredom. Like I said before, all rabbits NEED a friend. Please get him bonded soon. By keeping him alone, you're not providing enough entertainment for him. Until you can successfully bond him, I'd recommend getting more enrichment to keep him occupied, and spend more time with him. Spend AT LEAST 4 hours a day in the room with him, interacting with him since he's not bonded atm. Buy toys such as stacking cups, willow balls and make cardboard box hideouts, etc to keep him entertained and busy.

 

You can use something like this to create a border around the wall to prevent him from eating baseboards and paint. https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Hamsters-Exercise-Transparent-ULPC02W/dp/B07FQ411ZH/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1TAENIA2O7595&dchild=1&keywords=songmics+pet+playpen&qid=1618152630&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=songmics+pet%2Caps%2C176&sr=1-4

Ally you have said this better than I ever could, I completely agree.

[Iszie]

I'm going to restate what I said earlier, since you seemed to be ignoring it. All rabbits NEED to have a friend or more. If you can't financially or physically support two rabbits, then you can't just get one. Single rabbits will be a lot more destructive (as shown above), agressive and less human friendly. Humans can't and never will suffice for a second rabbit. Call me hypocritical for keeping my bunny alone, but she has medically proven neorological issuesnthat cause agression. Even then, I keep trying to bond her. 

 

I know you said before that you can't get another rabbit, but you must try. It doesn't only benifit your rabbit, but everyone in your family. He'll be more friendly, less agressive, less destructive, cleaner and neater. 

The OP and I have been talking about it through PM since they introduced their bunny, no matter how many times I say this they seem to be ignoring it just like you said.... I sent something to them today but I don’t think they’re checking their PMs so I’ll put it here. 
 

Not to offend you, but I'm going to have to give you the harsh truth. I find it very slightly selfish that you don't even try to bond him with a pair. Rabbits are social animals it's crucial for them to have a pair, they have a medical issue. If you can’t care for a rabbit properly don’t get one in the first place. It's like putting a dog in one room and expecting them to be happy because they have frequent human attention. No, they won't be happy because, although human attention is something they do need, they also need exercise. Same problem with a bunny. They need human attention, but that’s not a substitute, they also need enrichment from their own species. Get what I mean? You would say that situation with a dog isn’t right. Well so is your situation with your bunny.

 

Sorry if this makes you upset, but I have to be honest with you. You are neglecting you rabbit, or if you want it in nicer words, you’re not treating it as well as you could. 

 

Please try getting him a pair?

[ajuniceuhamsters]

 

i've pmed too...and yup can pretty much confirm.

 

To OP

 

Please, we're not trying to be rude, but you're IGNORING his basic needs. If I left you in a room without any way of communication with other humans, no othe rpeople, and no computer/phone, it'd be the same as leaving your bun alone. You're neglecting his basic needs. please, please PLEASE bond him soon or see if you can rehome him to someone that can give him what he NEEDS. 

 

[Iszie]

i've pmed too...and yup can pretty much confirm.

 

To OP

 

Please, we're not trying to be rude, but you're IGNORING his basic needs. If I left you in a room without any way of communication with other humans, no othe rpeople, and no computer/phone, it'd be the same as leaving your bun alone. You're neglecting his basic needs. please, please PLEASE bond him soon or see if you can rehome him to someone that can give him what he NEEDS. 

 

Yes, exactly. Please listen OP, you've ignored us for too long. Please care for your rabbit, stop neglecting him, he's an alive being and deserves a happy life. 

[Remy]

You’re both quite honestly being rude. I agree that rabbits should have a friend (I’m trying to bond my boy right now!), but this is not the way to go about telling someone that at all. Saying things like “You're neglecting his basic needs. please, please PLEASE bond him soon or see if you can rehome him to someone that can give him what he NEEDS.” and “Please care for your rabbit, stop neglecting him, he's an alive being and deserves a happy life.” aren’t going to convince anyone that you’re right. They’ll instead feel like your attacking them and get defensive. Sending multiple posts in a row about this is unnecessary. You could have left it at something like “I think he’s lonely. I would really suggest getting him a friend. I have some tips for bonding if you’d like. ” Doesn’t that sound significantly nicer?

[Iszie]

You’re both quite honestly being rude. I agree that rabbits should have a friend (I’m trying to bond my boy right now!), but this is not the way to go about telling someone that at all. Saying things like “You're neglecting his basic needs. please, please PLEASE bond him soon or see if you can rehome him to someone that can give him what he NEEDS.” and “Please care for your rabbit, stop neglecting him, he's an alive being and deserves a happy life.” aren’t going to convince anyone that you’re right. They’ll instead feel like your attacking them and get defensive. Sending multiple posts in a row about this is unnecessary. You could have left it at something like “I think he’s lonely. I would really suggest getting him a friend. I have some tips for bonding if you’d like. ” Doesn’t that sound significantly nicer?

I apologise for whatever rudeness I displayed in my words.

 

The fact is, I have been doing that for more than a week in PM. I've been as nice as possible. I have explained reasons why it's a good idea to get him a pair, so although in these posts I'm not convincing them that it's right, I have already attempted to do so. The OP was understanding and respectful, but still they are doing nothing about it. I'm sorry, but even when I explain it kindly and nicely, they still aren't trying. So this is why I'm getting irritated. I feel like they should at least try? 

Edited by ~Crumble~, 12 April 2021 - 02:08 AM.

[Remy]

I apologise for whatever rudeness I displayed in my words.
 
The fact is, I have been doing that for more than a week in PM. I've been as nice as possible. I have explained reasons why it's a good idea to get him a pair, so although in these posts I'm not convincing them that it's right, I have already attempted to do so. The OP was understanding and respectful, but still they are doing nothing about it. I'm sorry, but even when I explain it kindly and nicely, they still aren't trying. So this is why I'm getting irritated. I feel like they should at least try?

There isn’t much you can do in a week. I’ve been looking for a spayed female rabbit to bond to my male for months. You can’t expect someone to get another rabbit in just a week. And if they’re not going to get another rabbit, you don’t need to keep hounding them about it.

[Iszie]

There isn’t much you can do in a week. I’ve been looking for a spayed female rabbit to bond to my male for months. You can’t expect someone to get another rabbit in just a week. And if they’re not going to get another rabbit, you don’t need to keep hounding them about it.

I'm not expecting them to get another rabbit in a week. I feel in a week they should be able to say that it's a good idea and they'll try to do it ASAP. It's good to know someone is defending the OP but we have feelings and opinions too. 

 

I get it. I am completely wrong and completely rude. You don't have to remind me.

Edited by ~Crumble~, 12 April 2021 - 02:45 AM.

[Iszie]

Sorry OP for sounding rude, my sadness (not relating to this) controlled me. I hope you get something sorted out, whether it be getting a pair or not.

Edited by ~Crumble~, 12 April 2021 - 03:06 AM.

[Syrianhamsterlover09]

To Sussie and OP

Honestly the housing size wouldn't be a major contributing factor in this situation. It's more of the enrichment factor, and the fact that he's alone.

To OP

I'm going to restate what I said earlier, since you seemed to be ignoring it. All rabbits NEED to have a friend or more. If you can't financially or physically support two rabbits, then you can't just get one. Single rabbits will be a lot more destructive (as shown above), agressive and less human friendly. Humans can't and never will suffice for a second rabbit. Call me hypocritical for keeping my bunny alone, but she has medically proven neorological issuesnthat cause agression. Even then, I keep trying to bond her.

I know you said before that you can't get another rabbit, but you must try. It doesn't only benifit your rabbit, but everyone in your family. He'll be more friendly, less agressive, less destructive, cleaner and neater.

Free-roam sounds alright, but free roam with no enrichment is no better than a cage. Do you have good flooring? Do you have proper hideouts with two exits? Are there chew toys, throw toys and digging places to keep him occupied? How much time do you spend with him? These are all leading factors to what his behaviour is now. I really hope you can answer these above so I can help you and that he gets bonded very soon!

Everyone has the right to their own opinion but I feel as if you are forcing yours upon me. My rabbit is not destructive , aggressive, and he is very friendly. I don’t think you are a hypocrite. I completely understand your situation. My bunny has plenty enrichment and is quite happy just the way he is. Rabbits will be rabbits and they will destroy things. I can not bond him at the moment, I hope you understand.

[Syrianhamsterlover09]

The OP and I have been talking about it through PM since they introduced their bunny, no matter how many times I say this they seem to be ignoring it just like you said.... I sent something to them today but I don’t think they’re checking their PMs so I’ll put it here.

Not to offend you, but I'm going to have to give you the harsh truth. I find it very slightly selfish that you don't even try to bond him with a pair. Rabbits are social animals it's crucial for them to have a pair, they have a medical issue. If you can’t care for a rabbit properly don’t get one in the first place. It's like putting a dog in one room and expecting them to be happy because they have frequent human attention. No, they won't be happy because, although human attention is something they do need, they also need exercise. Same problem with a bunny. They need human attention, but that’s not a substitute, they also need enrichment from their own species. Get what I mean? You would say that situation with a dog isn’t right. Well so is your situation with your bunny.

Sorry if this makes you upset, but I have to be honest with you. You are neglecting you rabbit, or if you want it in nicer words, you’re not treating it as well as you could.

Please try getting him a pair?

hello. I am not ignoring you at all I just feel as if you are pushing your opinion on me. It is not a fact that rabbits must be in pairs. I am not trying to be selfish and I’m sorry if it is coming off as that. I find it very harsh that you said that I shouldn’t have gotten him and upsetting that you think I’m neglecting him. That is not true at all. My rabbit is happy alone. Sorry if I sound rude I’m just trying to be stern.