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New bunny jumping out of cage: Is it lonely or a behavior issue?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 4 days old | 2.5 lbs

I just got my mini Holland lop bunny names Oliver Nugget, but he keeps trying to jump out of his cage. Is he lonely or is it something else ?

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Susan England-Foster

Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2017

Rabbits usually do not love cages. I recommend placing a top on the cage to prevent this behavior. If Oliver is inside your house you can actually litter box train him and use a small pin to keep him in for now. Sometimes bunnies like partners but other times they really like to be alone. I would not recommend getting another bunny until oliver is settled in to him new environment.
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