Rabbits – stop mating?
Hello!
My question is how to stop rabbits from mating. Neutering, of course, but I've also heard of neutered rabbits still mating, and even females, which surprised me. So I did some research and found out that mating isn't just for reproduction, but also for establishing hierarchy. At least when there are multiple rabbits. What's unclear to me now is how it works with other animals? For example, if a rabbit lives with a dog, a cat, or something similar. Will the rabbit try to mating with you, even if it's neutered? And if so, how can this be stopped?
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That rabbits jump each other, no matter what sex and whether castrated or not, is completely normal and an art-typical behavior that should not be prevented. It is more likely to harm the animals because they cannot define their social structure. This is always as important in a pair of rabbits from castor/wheat, female/wheat, castrate/castrate as in a larger group.
If a rabbit is held individually – (which is by no means animal-friendly!) it can certainly be misprinted. I have seen videos and heard reports that rabbits have mothered about cats or turtles. If this is rare and if that happens, you should definitely only keep both rabbits together in a big walk or in the house in a room – where no other animals come.
If the rabbit is socialized and has a partner, it should not be interested in other animals. If it comes into contact with a cat, you have done something wrong as a holder (cat should not come to rabbits at all and rabbit needs his partner animal).
Dog and cat I would never leave to rabbit anyway – that can end bad first, secondly it is risky because of illnesses and thirdly the rabbit is very stressful.
In short, rambling between rabbits does not go and is not good for the animals. And if the rabbit jumps another animal, you won't keep it right. Get him a partner and leave no other animals near him
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Okay, but I've heard from many rabbit owners that they also own other animals and get these super clear with the rabbits… Of course under supervision and by little one. That's why I don't think the two species should be separated from each other.
Both dogs and cats are scattered outside and can at any time catch up with diseases such as RHD 1 and 2, myxomatosis or tularemia, as well as numerous other pathogens such as fungi, parasites and various germs. Dogs and cats are so real germs. As soon as a rabbit comes into contact with the dog's fur or the cat… well. Some of these diseases are killed when rabbits are very sensitive.
I would never let a dog to rabbit, no matter how sweet and good he is. The instinct can be triggered at any time and then your dog has a delicious meal.
Not everyone owns a plot. Others need to collect the meadow outside and also resort to it. No one can control that rabbits stay there. In addition, you are already carrying pathogens from outside with your shoes.
Of course you don't have to let the dog pick the rabbits, but it doesn't mean that the rabbits are in the same room as the dog. So this is in the free housing. This has nothing to do with irresponsibility.
I do not collect from meadows outside, but only the meadows in my garden, which, fortunately, has more than 800 square meters and can smell as a wild meadow.
Of course, rabbits should be vaccinated. But vaccinations do not help against tularemia, fungi and bruises. And these diseases are also fatal. In addition, the saliva of cats and dogs has so many germs.
Even if I think your attitude is quite unreasonable and irresponsible, I will not give you a lecture. In the end, it's your responsibility for what you do to your animals.
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You mean your dog's picking up the pathogens from the same meadows where you collect the grass? Did you notice the mistake of thinking? The rabbits should be vaccinated precisely for the reason that you as a human also catch the pathogens.
My dog and my rabbits are happy to be together. You have to be able to trust your dog and pay attention to the body language of the rabbits.
How about separating the animals? Simple and inexpensive 😀
Read the question again. It was about the living together of animals. This comment is not a bit helpful.
Well, your question was, "Shut up." And your first statement was: "My question is how to prevent the ramming in rabbits" Sorry not.
You better not answer it anymore…
This is completely normal behavior and rabbits can't be kept alone!
You know exactly what it was meant.