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Originally Posted by flowerfairy
Rabbits need an area of 10 foot by 6 foot, either a hutch and run or an indoor space.
They get hormonal around three months old and benefit from being neutered. This helps them to be easier to litter train as well.
They are prey animals and so quite nervous. Sit near your rabbit and talk quietly to him. Gradually get him used to you being around. You can feed him so that he begins to associate you with yummies!
Sit on the floor and let him come to you (a small plastic stood is good for sitting in sheds or runs). Gradually get him used to your hand being close and eventually build up to being able to touch him. Best of luck. Its a long road but so worth it.
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I agree, all of this!
I would definitely start with looking at where he is living - if its too small ande he can't express normal behaviour then that won't help. Also, where is he living? If its a high traffic area like a lounge, or there is a dog around etc it might be really stressul and that would cause this behaviour.
Rabbits are a really complex animal with very specific needs. It is best to consult a website like RWAF or this rescue for information.
Rabbit care - THE RABBIT RESIDENCE RESCUE
Also, rabbits really shouldn't be kept alone and often their behaviour will improve greatly once bonded with another rabbit. It is best to put a neutered male and a neutered female together.
Hope you manage to work things through!