Moody Joey :(

Micro Joe has turned into a right grump these past two weeks - moody, scared and doesn't seem to want any company from us. He was neutered about three weeks ago and before this is loved kisses, nose rubs, cuddles and playing. It's like he's had a personality change and feels like he's lost trust in us. He also keeps bolting, so I suppose like he feels he's in danger

Sounds weird but I can actually *feel* unfriendly vibes from him

Today he was offered a nuggie and he flounced off with a foot flick, same with a head rub - managed a few seconds before getting another foot flick.
I know they become less 'obsessed' with you after neutering, but it's like he's not the same bun. Does this reaction sound normal after neutering and more of a behaviour issue rather than health related?

yeah it does sound normal. It can take about 6 weeks for hormones to settle and to get your old bun back.

It took mine about a year to settle down, he was neutered very late tho as a rescue rabbit so that's not the norm but he is so friendly now.

I'd be pretty upset if I was a happy male rabbit one day and de-plummed the next! He will love you again, take heart. I now what you mean tho it is horrible when they seem to be glaring at you and radiating unfriendly-ness. Persevere chicken xx

I hope he comes around soon hun. Stick with it, letting him know you love him and he will come around X

hopefully it'll only take about 6 weeks or less for him to settle down. let us know if he becomes his old self again

Thanks Hoppers, I will keep you updated.

Hope it won't be too long before he's back to being Joey.

xx

Yea Buttons was like this after being neutered, he was horrible and no the cutie i had brought home, but after a couple of weeks he became loving again!! don't worry it is a natural phase that will pass!! just keep sitting on the floor (with a book or on your laptop) so he can wander over to you on his own accord without feeling pressured by you watching him or anything! that's what i did and now he follows me everywhere!!

After Flopsy was neutered and he was still in the house he bit me sank his teeth right into my thigh

Guess this was payback for what he'd gone through

He soon chirped up

lizzi_blackwell3 wrote:Yea Buttons was like this after being neutered, he was horrible and no the cutie i had brought home, but after a couple of weeks he became loving again!! don't worry it is a natural phase that will pass!! just keep sitting on the floor (with a book or on your laptop) so he can wander over to you on his own accord without feeling pressured by you watching him or anything! that's what i did and now he follows me everywhere!!

That's a good idea Lizzi, thanks

'Micro Joe' aww

I'm sorry he's a little grump, I hope his mood swings even out soon!

Aww, come on Joey, it was for your own good! Promise!

Once those hormones calm down he will be back to being his normal wonderful Joey self .....you see

Thumper2001 wrote:Aww, come on Joey, it was for your own good! Promise!

It's not how he is seeing it at the minute, I've apparently done something very bad to his prize plums and I think he will be onto the RSCPA very soon

Tuckerbunnies wrote:Once those hormones calm down he will be back to being his normal wonderful Joey self .....you see

Hoping so Maysie, miss the old Micro!

xx