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our new rabbit

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Question
We have recently been given a year old male rabbit called fudge, he is very gentle and seems content.  only problem when you cuddle him and stroke him on your knee he bites my clothes and the childrens  but this often goes through clothing and bites the skin. I feel he is not intently trying to bite im mot sure please help.

Answer
Hi Anne!

Is Fudge neutered?

I expect he doesn't like being held, most rabbits don't as they are prey animals so anything bigger than them naturally scares them

Try sitting with him on the floor rather than on your lap, he'll feel much more secure.

Hope this helps!

Gem x