Before saving my bunny Ham last September, I had no particular interest in rabbits and was just focused on adopting a cat once our new house was up together.
At this very moment I'm sat outside in a coat and hat with Ham and Bea, letting them eat hay straight from the bag (special treat ) and asking them what goodies they'd like from Amazon and Zooplus
These two bring me so much joy. Every morning when I come down to the kitchen to make them breakfast, the moment I turn the light on they both go crazy and Ham climbs onto the tree stump at the front of the run and watches me until I come out with a big bowl of tasty greens.
They're so friendly and sweet natured. The most rewarding thing has been seeing both of their personalities transform. When we got Ham he was friendly, but a nightmare to get in the carrier for the vets because he was so frightened of being picked up or cornerned. Fast forward a few months - last weekend when I was doing some DIY in the run he managed to escape about a metre down the garden - the adrenaline kicked in and I picked him up in one fell swoop - he barely flinched, and instead stared at me in recognition of my face and even let me cuddle him for a few minutes.
One time I was on ground level with him and he started to 'groom' my nose. It was actually kind of painful (his teeth are so sharp!) but I smiled and said 'Thanks Mister Hamo!'. I felt myself welling up, partly from the pain and partly because he licked my cheek and it was the cutest thing I have ever experienced.
Beatrice was similarly skittish when we took her into our care, but now she clearly enjoys being fussed and gets jealous if Ham gets 'too much attention', nuzzling under my hand to say 'My turn please!'. She also does a hilarious thing at breakfast where she's sooo excited to eat that she laps the bowl about 5 times before actually realising the food is already there and waiting for her!
Possibly the loveliest thing is seeing them living peacefully together. Ham was utterly lonely for years in his previous home, but now he gets to snuggle Beatrice all of the time and play with her. They're so in love, it's beautiful to witness.
In conclusion, I love love love my bunnies! <3
I can see what the fuss is all about And am also glad that it has meant meeting such kind and like-minded people on RU
At this very moment I'm sat outside in a coat and hat with Ham and Bea, letting them eat hay straight from the bag (special treat ) and asking them what goodies they'd like from Amazon and Zooplus
These two bring me so much joy. Every morning when I come down to the kitchen to make them breakfast, the moment I turn the light on they both go crazy and Ham climbs onto the tree stump at the front of the run and watches me until I come out with a big bowl of tasty greens.
They're so friendly and sweet natured. The most rewarding thing has been seeing both of their personalities transform. When we got Ham he was friendly, but a nightmare to get in the carrier for the vets because he was so frightened of being picked up or cornerned. Fast forward a few months - last weekend when I was doing some DIY in the run he managed to escape about a metre down the garden - the adrenaline kicked in and I picked him up in one fell swoop - he barely flinched, and instead stared at me in recognition of my face and even let me cuddle him for a few minutes.
One time I was on ground level with him and he started to 'groom' my nose. It was actually kind of painful (his teeth are so sharp!) but I smiled and said 'Thanks Mister Hamo!'. I felt myself welling up, partly from the pain and partly because he licked my cheek and it was the cutest thing I have ever experienced.
Beatrice was similarly skittish when we took her into our care, but now she clearly enjoys being fussed and gets jealous if Ham gets 'too much attention', nuzzling under my hand to say 'My turn please!'. She also does a hilarious thing at breakfast where she's sooo excited to eat that she laps the bowl about 5 times before actually realising the food is already there and waiting for her!
Possibly the loveliest thing is seeing them living peacefully together. Ham was utterly lonely for years in his previous home, but now he gets to snuggle Beatrice all of the time and play with her. They're so in love, it's beautiful to witness.
In conclusion, I love love love my bunnies! <3
I can see what the fuss is all about And am also glad that it has meant meeting such kind and like-minded people on RU