Hi guys, I brought home 2 of the Oxford Lops on Saturday (fostering for Jill)
They are bonded girlies and are soooo beautiful
The problem is that they're terrified of everyone and everything!
I know that is to be expected after what they have been through but I'm wondering how I can encourage them to relax?
I realise it's early days yet but as time goes on I'd like them to feel safe at least!
Whenever I approach they're enclosure, they run to the other side of it and crash into the side, I fear they might soon hurt themselves
They are eating, drinking and pooping fine. I have tried hand feeding them, which worked quite well but they were terrified again when they'd finished, I've sat beside them and talked to them :roll: and have gently given them nose rubs but am wondering if anyone has any ideas how else I might try to relax them? or is this one of those things that just takes time?
Any ideas at all would be greatly appreciated
They are bonded girlies and are soooo beautiful
The problem is that they're terrified of everyone and everything!
I know that is to be expected after what they have been through but I'm wondering how I can encourage them to relax?
I realise it's early days yet but as time goes on I'd like them to feel safe at least!
Whenever I approach they're enclosure, they run to the other side of it and crash into the side, I fear they might soon hurt themselves
They are eating, drinking and pooping fine. I have tried hand feeding them, which worked quite well but they were terrified again when they'd finished, I've sat beside them and talked to them :roll: and have gently given them nose rubs but am wondering if anyone has any ideas how else I might try to relax them? or is this one of those things that just takes time?
Any ideas at all would be greatly appreciated