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FiddleChick
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 :  06:47:42 AM  Show Profile
Hi all! I have a young male angora rabbit that was *supposed* to become my herd sire. Trouble is since it's so cold and he's so young he's been living in the house. And he's become a pet. I mean, he uses a litter box, hops all around the house, and loves to snuggle. My husband says that he's heard stories about rabbits that were great until they started breeding and it changed their personality. Does anyone know if this is true? I don't want my cute little snuggle bunny to start spraying all over the house. (Do bunnies do that or am I thinking of cats???) TIA for any help!!

Céleste


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maggie14
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 :  11:41:46 AM  Show Profile  Send maggie14 a Yahoo! Message
umm, I have rabbits and have never heard of that. And yes they can spray although I don't know if he will just start doing that after you breed him. I know my bunnies will do it every once in a while but it's very rare.
Hope this helps a little bit!!
Hugs,
Channah

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1badmamawolf
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms" Ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2010 :  12:15:59 PM  Show Profile
All of my breeding does and bucks are handled on a regular basis, they are as tame as pets. I have never had one change after breeding, so I think you should be ok with him, but as always, there can be an exception to the rule.

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Lorie Marler
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Lorie
Guymon Ok
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2010 :  6:59:15 PM  Show Profile
My herd buck is also my 2 yr old son's pet. He rides in the wagon with the kids and is as loveable as he ever was.
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grace gerber
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grace
larkspur colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2010 :  9:54:56 PM  Show Profile
I raised French Angora's for many years and the only time I had a male turn on his behavior was when he felt he had to challenge another male. If he is the only male then I would hope this type of behavior would not arise. Then I have heard of males who as they got older and where breeders just got a bit testy after breeding but that would only last a day or two. I guess it was more an issue of them being spent and just wishing to recoup their strength - you know we all want that sometimes.

Wish you luck and he sounds like a real sweetheart..

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Aunt Jenny
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Jenny
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 :  12:15:46 AM  Show Profile
I had angoras for a long time too and never had that happen. The males are usually more friendly the females in my experience. I have had bucks who were "sprayers" though...but that seemed to be their nature early on. Ick.
I would love to have a "house rabbit" right now. I love angoras! The dogs would love the idea too I bet..haha. We are down to just my youngest daughter's 4H rabbits..mini lops..for the time being.

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amomfly
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Angie
LaGrange IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2010 :  09:43:00 AM  Show Profile
I had Angoras and many other meat breeds too. I did have one turn. But this was due to a lcak of breeding and he was frustrated [he was also a lop]. I think you should be fine. Good luck.
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FiddleChick
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Posted - Jan 19 2010 :  11:51:17 AM  Show Profile
Thank you all so much for your input! I have never had a house rabbit before and sort of resisted because I didn't think I'd want the extra work, but he's so much fun! The only worry I have about him (aside from this personality question) is that my German Shepherd doesn't like him. I'm hoping he adjusts eventually. He does seem to be getting better about it. Fergal (the bunny) is totally impervious to his growls so I have to watch them like a hawk. If the problem doesn't resolve I will have to keep him outside whether I like it or not. Better an outdoor bunny than no bunny. :^( I think there's hope though...right now they are conked out within feet of each other snoring away, which is a huge improvement already.

Céleste

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