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 #1844364


AnimalGirl1993
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 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

Hey,
My name is Dana and I’m new here.I have a question though I have two rabbits and they are kinda nippy and shy is there anything I can do to get them to like me more????I’ve had them for a while they have never been nice or anything except when babies.
08/27/08  05:43pm

 #1844413


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: AnimalGirl1993   In reference to Message Id: 1844364


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

Do you handle them every day ? If not I would for short periods of time . I would also hand feed them some treats so they associate your hand with some thing good . If they are very nippy start by petting them , giving treats then work up to holding them more . Be sure to support their entire body so they don’t feel like they are going to fall. Also hold them in a quite room.
08/27/08  06:18pm

 #1844445


AnimalGirl1993
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1844413


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

No,I don’t handle them everyday they don’t really let me pick them up they scratch,kick and bite me when I do.Ok I will try to hold them more often.I do hand feed one of them but,the other one doesn’t let me hand feed her.Are female rabbits more agressive or something cuz my old rabbit that I had a long time ago(passed away)was really mean and it was a girl.Never had trouble really with the males being agressive just this male I have(both fixed).I’ll try though with the holding of them thanks.:)
08/27/08  06:49pm

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AnimalGirl1993
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 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

BUMP
08/27/08  08:36pm

 #1844876


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: AnimalGirl1993   In reference to Message Id: 1844445


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

I think it partly depends on the breed and age of the rabbit. But my females seemed to be more aggressive and likely to bite than the males . If you have to use heavy gloves to hold them. Is there a secure place like a small room where you can sit down and let them loose with you ? Most rabbits get scared when your picking them up .Grab gently behind the nap of the neck with one hand ( like the mother would do ) and put the other arm under the belly supporting the entire body with your arm and hand . Move slowly . The more time you spend with them the better . But some adult rabbits never really like being held . They would prefer to sit by you but not be handled .



08/28/08  07:37am

 #1844897


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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1844876


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

yeah my rabbit doesn’t like to be held either, it’s sooo hard to pick her up too. She loves to be pet and have her back scratched, and she takes treats from my hand, but she hates to be picked up. She tries to bite sometimes. The heavy gloves seem like a good idea though, I should probably look into that too.
08/28/08  08:47am

 #1845127


AnimalGirl1993
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1844876


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

Thanks for your help guys.:) I tried holding the male and he didn’t do that bad.He just sat on my lap for a little bit while I was in the computer room.He kinda started getting nervous though(he was shaking a little and his ears got a little hot)so,I put him back.Might try to hold the female for a while soon but,kinda want to get the male used to me first.Yah they have a room were they are in and its rabbit proof so,I just usually let them out so,they can run around.
08/28/08  02:49pm

 #1845291


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   Message To: AnimalGirl1993   In reference to Message Id: 1845127


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

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08/28/08  05:28pm

 #1845343


MissSkyTheGecko
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   Message To: AnimalGirl1993   In reference to Message Id: 1845291


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

A lot of people think rabbits are mean. But there’s no such thing as a mean rabbit, only a scared one.
I don’t suggest holding them right away. That will only cause stress every day. Not really any improvement. Keep offering foods they like by hand. They’ll get close to you on their own. If you make them be held, they just stay scared. Lay on the ground with them. Bunnies like that because it makes you seem like less of a threat and gives them a chance to investigate you at their level. Then eventually you are no longer a scary thing. And rabbits naturally don’t like the be off the ground, so they’ll never really enjoy being held. Not saying there aren’t those few who do like being held, but typically, it’s best to avoid so you don’t cause stress to the rabbit. Lots of petting and scratching with some love and treats is the way to bond.



08/28/08  06:17pm

 #1845494


Lovetheleo
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   Message To: MissSkyTheGecko   In reference to Message Id: 1845343


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

do you have them living together?

if so sperate them immediatly(unless they are fixed)

dont even let them play together

they will mate and you will have a lot of babies she is probably already pregnant

sorry if they are not together but from your post it kind of sounds like they are



08/28/08  08:02pm

 #1845537


AnimalGirl1993
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   Message To: Lovetheleo   In reference to Message Id: 1845494


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

Hey,
As I said in one of my other posts they are fixed and yes they live together tried to seperate them but,they just got sad and kinds stopped eatting so,I put them back together.
08/28/08  08:32pm

 #1845891


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: AnimalGirl1993   In reference to Message Id: 1845537


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

They need each other.Keep them together. You might try taking them out together and hold one at a time for short periods of time every day. They will feel better if they can still be close to each other and see each other. Hold them for a few minutes, let them go to roam around the room with you sitting on the floor. Then pick up the other one for a few minutes. They will get use to you and see that your not going to hurt them.
08/29/08  07:15am

 #1846151


Lovetheleo
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1845891


 Hey new here and I’ve got a question...

ok sorry i juat wanted to make sure good luck on getting them used to being handled just take it slow
08/29/08  01:54pm


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