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I think they might kill each other!
Topic Started: Nov 14 2012, 01:06 PM (281 Views)
SomeBunny2Love
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I'm trying to breed my mini lops. I had no problems with 2 of the does, but the 3rd attacked the buck as soon as I put him in the cage! Not just circling, jumping at him, etc...I mean all out GROWLING and pulling his fur out, rolling around, thumping, etc! I REALLY wanted babies out of these 2, but I'm afraid she is going to physically hurt him!
Amanda, raising Lionheads and Mini Lops since 2012
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sidd-says-gimme
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Maybe try table breeding with strict supervision? I would put her on the table first and let her look all around until she feels quite secure. Make sure that she can't get hurt. Then see if she will eat a treat and bring the buck. Might help a bit but you'll have to be ready to grab them in case one tries to attack or jump off of the table. My does all get terrified if I bring them to the buck's cage so I never do..
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You may need to take her to the buck. Some does are very territorial about their cages. Sidd has a good idea in table breeding or a neutral place.
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My daughter's focus is Mini Lops and she has couple of show / pet rabbits.
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I didn't quite catch that you are putting the buck in the doe's cage.. :lol: Whoops. Yeah, most people put the doe in the buck's, as like Cara said does can be very territorial.
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If you'd like an experience in introducing male to female for breeding, try gerbils! The female IS murderous. They taught me a great deal, careful introducing being an understatement. What worked there for the most aggressive female was putting her in a smaller cage inside the male's cage. Then after a day swap them over and repeat for a week......and more!

I have an incredibly bad tempered ND doe which has excellent type who has come around this way. Mind you, I've had an equally unpleasant buck too!

So I get to thinking about temperament! Is it inherited!
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yes. Base temperament can definitely be inherited, though can also be modified greatly by learning and environment. There is a reason why some breeds are far more prone to aggression.

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I've always considered (genralisation) the ND rather aloof and moody despite what others experience plus my experience of the tiny Polish is also one of a lion in a kitten's body.
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