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handling advice

My lovely boys hate being put into the pet carrier or being lifted up (need to check stitches from neuter) although one is happy to be stroked often and the other on his terms. It is early days only had them a fortnight but any tips to encourage me on the best way to make them happier with being picked up?
 
Lots don't like it I am afraid - rabbits are prey animals, and being picked up is similar to being carried off by a huge bird.

But there is always bribery! If my girls are being awkward about being picked up, they get bribed. With tasty food hehe.

You could try lying on the floor with them, they will soon be brave enough to start clambering over you, might just help them relax a bit.
 
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