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aggresive female mini rex about 6 months old

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Question
hi dave
we have a 6 month old mini rex who has become quite aggresive she charges at your feet and will take any given opportunity to give you a nip she is very difficult to handle she growls and i am becoming concerened. i have 2 girls aged 4 and 8 they are gentle with her but they tend to chase her round the garden to try and catch her, are there any solutions to taming her i am contemplating giving her to the rspca.

many thanks
suzy duncan

Answer
hi suzy not being rude but she wants mating, this is a typical reaction of does. if you dont want her mated it may be advisable to have her spayed , this will calm her down but as you know it costs.
at 6 months old she is now classed as an adult(rabbits are classsed as adults at 5 months old).i dont think she will tame as she is.
dave.