Taming new bunny

[DustyHJ]

Hello, I am relatively new to owning rabbits and have recently purchased a male. (I will be getting a female once he is neutered as I heard these are the best pairings). I only purchased him yesterday he is around 9-12 weeks old and I am unsure on the breed but he is a lop. Yesterday I left him to settle in but he did get used to seeing me, today I opened the cage to clear his things and he came over to my hand and over to where I was, he ate out of my hand as well. I’ve never had a bunny be this quick to come over etc. Stroking and petting are not okay for now but are there any tips on how I can bond with him? I know to let them come to you but when do you think is the right time to attempt to pet him again?

 

[joey&boo]

Hello, I am relatively new to owning rabbits and have recently purchased a male. (I will be getting a female once he is neutered as I heard these are the best pairings). I only purchased him yesterday he is around 9-12 weeks old and I am unsure on the breed but he is a lop. Yesterday I left him to settle in but he did get used to seeing me, today I opened the cage to clear his things and he came over to my hand and over to where I was, he ate out of my hand as well. I’ve never had a bunny be this quick to come over etc. Stroking and petting are not okay for now but are there any tips on how I can bond with him? I know to let them come to you but when do you think is the right time to attempt to pet him again?

I have had bunnies that arrived aloof & softened up, one or 2 that remained aloof ...at the opposite end I've had 2 bunnies who groomed me & showed affection within hours of meeting me. So if you're new bun is already enjoying strokes & fusses don't hang back (in my opinion). Its all about reading your buns body language. If he approaches you & asks to be petted then pet him you must :lol: Its lovely your already thinking of a friend for him. I'd recommend adopting a rescue as then you won't have to keep them seperate forever while you vaccinate & spay her...& you should get help with bonding that way 2 if you need it. So much less stressful & much cheaper too

 

[InspectorMorse]

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