tessie Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Hello. I've just joined this forum today as I need some help. I am the happy owner of 3 chickens which I've had for a week and a half. The lady I bought them from said they were ready to lay in about a week's time. No eggs yet! I have just let them run free in the garden but our pet male rabbit Thumper also has the freedom of the garden and he has decided he has fallen in love with one of the poor girls! His nose is almost fixed to the chicken's bottom and follows her around the garden. He has tried to mount her a few times. I have kept him in his hutch for the last couple of days as I think this may be delaying their laying if they might be a bit stressed! Anyone else experienced this problem??! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruitandNutCake Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Maybe Thumper would like to be neutered so he could have a bunny girlfriend (also neutered of course!) ! Then everyone will be happy - chickens and rabbits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I agree Michelle, his hormonal drives will be driving him (and eventually everyone else who is humped) mad He stands the risk of being pecked by the hen too. Try to keep them seperate until you can get him neutered, then he'll calm down quickly and can have a girlfriend a couple of months after his op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I agree too, the chickens can be quite vicious (they scare my cats) so your bunny may well push his luck too far one day. And there are not many things cuter than a paid of bonded bunnies ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
