not good :(

**Alice** · 16-01-2009, 09:58 PM

Lynda - you've given it your best shot. Time to get rid of that rabbit by whatever means. Ans soon.

**Glutton4...** · 16-01-2009, 10:19 PM

I think I mentioned before, that my sister and I acquired a vicious female rabbit from neighbours when we were kids. We wore thick gloves when we cleaned her out, and did one side of the hutch at a time, with her barricaded in the other.

Unfortunately, I can't remember what happened, I think she died of old age as she was elderly when we got her. But I do remember my Dad telling us to let her go, and that she would be happy living in the fields with all the wild rabbits.

It's just a thought... she could have a better life than being caged, or being euthanised.

**SarzWix** · 16-01-2009, 11:22 PM

I know I'm going to get branded as 'heartless', but...
Get. It. Put. To. Sleep.
For heaven's sake! It's a bloody rabbit!!! They stick a needle in it, it drifts nicely off to sleep, it doesn't wake up. It's not like it's a beloved companion! It's a psychopathic lunatic, with a taste for blood. Why would you even ASK anyone else to take that on? Especially some animal charity, who's income will be declining with the economy, who won't be able to re-home the nasty git, so will be stuck feeding it and being savaged for years...

I'm sorry, I just don't get it...

If it was a dog, it would legally have had to be put to sleep by now...

**Snadger** · 16-01-2009, 11:31 PM

Nooooooooo!!!

Don't give up on psycho bunny!

Whats the matter with putting the rabbit in a rabbit hutch?

Easily made, no bother to anyone and one happy bunny!

**SarzWix** · 16-01-2009, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by Snadger View Post

Whats the matter with putting the rabbit in a rabbit hutch?

Easily made, no bother to anyone...

I'm pretty sure it has a hutch Snadger, and every time Lynda opens the door, to feed it or whatever, she gets savaged...

**NOG** · 16-01-2009, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by FionaH View Post

Any one for pie?

I am appauled by this post....such poor taste.

STEW....thats what you do with Rabbit...with lots of leek and potatoes.

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by FionaH View Post

Why would you be bathing the cat?

he must have been sat under a leaky car and came in covered in oil

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post

I think I mentioned before, that my sister and I acquired a vicious female rabbit from neighbours when we were kids. We wore thick gloves when we cleaned her out, and did one side of the hutch at a time, with her barricaded in the other.

Unfortunately, I can't remember what happened, I think she died of old age as she was elderly when we got her. But I do remember my Dad telling us to let her go, and that she would be happy living in the fields with all the wild rabbits.

It's just a thought... she could have a better life than being caged, or being euthanised.

she was barricaded in the bed end, but decided she didn't want to stay there

..... wild rabbits will not accept a domesticated rabbit, despite what watership down said ..... and she will have no concept of how to dig burrows, and would either die of cold or get eaten by a fox, don't think that's fair either

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by SarzWix View Post

If it was a dog, it would legally have had to be put to sleep by now...

i guess i just hoped something could be done

.... but i guess that's a good point.

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Snadger View Post

Nooooooooo!!!

Don't give up on psycho bunny! Whats the matter with putting the rabbit in a rabbit hutch?

Easily made, no bother to anyone and one happy bunny!

she has a hutch in the hallway, unfortunately i cant feed her without getting attacked, i can't get her out without getting bitten, and i can't just leave her in a hutch for ever, she'd go stir crazy, she needs exercise, unfortunately letting her out is a dangerous pursuit i can't just let her in the house cos she attacks me, can't let her in the garden cos sh'ed escape, and i'd never catch her again....... i'll send her to you by bunny post if you want to save her that bad

**Glutton4...** · 16-01-2009, 11:54 PM

Well, it's female and stroppy.

In my experience (being female and stroppy lol) it's probably hormones. So you're going to need time and money to try various cures, medicinal or herbal, and both will be expensive, and not guaranteed to work. Although it is very possible that she was roughly handled and hurt or injured, as a youngster, so is defending herself 'just in case.'

I appreciate you don't want to put her down, I know I'd feel the same, but she's not happy and you're not happy. Why not call the vet for advice, or Google your local bunny breeder and ask them.

At least you've got the sense to discuss this, and not just palm her off on to some unsuspecting person else like her previous owners did.

Good luck Hon, and keep us posted.

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by NOG View Post

I am appauled by this post....such poor taste.

STEW....thats what you do with Rabbit...with lots of leek and potatoes.

yeah sounds yum ..... but i still cant bash her over the head.

**lynda66** · 16-01-2009, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post

Well, it's female and stroppy.

In my experience (being female and stroppy lol) it's probably hormones. So you're going to need time and money to try various cures, medicinal or herbal, and both will be expensive, and not guaranteed to work. Although it is very possible that she was roughly handled and hurt or injured, as a youngster, so is defending herself 'just in case.'

I appreciate you don't want to put her down, I know I'd feel the same, but she's not happy and you're not happy. Why not call the vet for advice, or Google your local bunny breeder and ask them.

At least you've got the sense to discuss this, and not just palm her off on to some unsuspecting person else like her previous owners did.

Good luck Hon, and keep us posted.

thing is, i got her at 12 weeks, the previous owner had her from 7-8 weeks, and she was like it then, so i don't think it's hormonal, the hormones don't kick in quite that quick with baby bunnies

**Glutton4...** · 17-01-2009, 12:09 AM

Originally posted by lynda66 View Post

thing is, i got her at 12 weeks, the previous owner had her from 7-8 weeks, and she was like it then, so i don't think it's hormonal, the hormones don't kick in quite that quick with baby bunnies

True. I have heard it's common with females - other than the one stroppy female we only had fellas. But it's still got to be worth a couple of 'phone calls. Failing that let her go free, she'll probably be fine in a burrow with a litter of babies.

Hope you're not too injured.

**lynda66** · 17-01-2009, 12:17 AM

i've had stroppy female rabbits before, but never anything like this, she's more than just stroppy, she actually seeks things out to hurt them ..... ie me ....... i'd probably get locked up when she goes and kills a cow or starts sheep worrying

it bloody hurts, and is a bit gooey, but i'm sure it will be fine eventually ..... once it stops looking like i slashed my wrist

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