Mum doesn't mind being stroked but she's not really a lap bunny! If you hold her too long she tends to give a little nip or tug ur clothing or start kicking to get down. I weigh babies when mum is out for exercise because I was worried about her not wanting them being handled. Not that I'm scared of her nipping me but just how she would react to them if she saw me handling them. I always wash my handles and handle the straw and mum before touching them. How long do I need to do this for. Until they are wondering around on their own or even after that? My husband said he found one of the babies near the hutch door. Day ago but it had turned around and was heading back!! Mum seems to have moved lots or straw up against the door to the bedding area where the nest is! I wonder if she's aware of it venturing and trying to keep them in the bedding area!!?