I'm not a good pet owner. I have recently realised this and I'm trying desperately to change that.
I've realised that the biggest problem is I'm terrified of my rabbits. I know that sounds stupid, but its true.
When I first got them I tried so hard. I brought them inside and sat them on my lap, tried picking them up , trimmed their claws. It was a nightmare. They'd kick and scratch I could tell they never really liked any of it.
To be honest, after a while I gave up. I know that's terrible. Awful. But doing these things was such a nightmare that I made myself dread them. It's now been about a year and I'm ashamed to admit they haven't had their nails trimmed in all that time , or been held. I have interacted with them. But it's been minimal. I can't ever imagine picking them up now. I know rabbits often don't like it but I really need to trim their claws and I can't take them to the vets to have it done.
I'm not worried when I just sit with them but haven't even attempted picking them up.
Should I bond more with them first before trying to pick them up
I've realised that the biggest problem is I'm terrified of my rabbits. I know that sounds stupid, but its true.
When I first got them I tried so hard. I brought them inside and sat them on my lap, tried picking them up , trimmed their claws. It was a nightmare. They'd kick and scratch I could tell they never really liked any of it.
To be honest, after a while I gave up. I know that's terrible. Awful. But doing these things was such a nightmare that I made myself dread them. It's now been about a year and I'm ashamed to admit they haven't had their nails trimmed in all that time , or been held. I have interacted with them. But it's been minimal. I can't ever imagine picking them up now. I know rabbits often don't like it but I really need to trim their claws and I can't take them to the vets to have it done.
I'm not worried when I just sit with them but haven't even attempted picking them up.
Should I bond more with them first before trying to pick them up