2006-09-04 05:08:44 · 8 answers · asked by Shelby 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
rabbits are very afraid of being taken out of their comfort zone,
to pick one up you need to support the under the body with your hand between their front legs and the other hand under the tummy. it becomes easier when they began to trust you more, be sure to not move the fast, work with it very slowly.
once you have it up hold it close to your body.
2006-09-04 05:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Country 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's probably due to how you pick the rabbit up. For the most part, they don't mind being picked up as long as you pick them up correctly and they feel balanced. Think about it. When you lose your balance, what do you do? You stick out an arm or leg or something to regain balance. A rabbit does the same thing.
I've been showing rabbits for 24 years. Here is the correct way to pick one up. Put one hand under the rabbit's chest directly behind the front legs. Put the other hand on the rabbit's rump, just above the tail. Pick the rabbit up, curling the rump slightly underneath the rabbit. Then bring the rabbit's head up to the armpit of whichever arm is holding the rabbit's rump. Stick the rabbit's head gently in your armpit to give it a place to hide. After you have the rabbit's head in your armpit, you can sometimes pull the one hand out from underneath the chest and pet the rabbit between the eyes on the forehead to help calm it.
2006-09-04 20:54:06 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are very sensitive and feel vulnerable, and as a result want to be very aware of their surroundings. Just lay on the ground for a minute and look at the world from their eyes, and you'll understand better why they're so sensitive and a little insecure - everything looks so big from their viewpoint!
The very best way to get closer to your rabbits is to sit on the floor/ground while you let them explore, and they'll eventually come and explore you - and have some food with you, so that when they approach you, you can show them that you're a friend with this food - a little slice of carrot, or apple, or banana. But don't try to force them, wait until they approach you. Another thing you can try is laying on your stomach ... when we do this, our bunn comes right up to my face and sits on the floor in front of me. But this will only happen when they've had plenty of hours and days to explore first! The longer you have them in your company, the more they will become familiar with your room, and then will settle down, sit down and relax, and then you can pet them. Another tip, keep things the same around your room, so that they don't have to begin their explorations from scratch every time. Bunnies need their areas to be the same every day ... this is how they feel safest and become calmest and more interested in you.
Also, here's a few excellent articles on rabbit behaviour and communication -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk.html - this one is SO good - how to translate bunny behaviour and language!
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html - this is my site - please have a browse and enjoy!
Very best of luck - give them time and patience, and you'll be rewarded!
2006-09-07 10:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The few rabbits I have known don't like to be picked up. They seem to like to snuggle up close to a person and be petted. Try sitting down and scooting her over to you to see if she likes to cuddle instead of being picked up and held.
2006-09-04 12:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Doe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does little bunny foo-foo do when picked up?maybe ur not picking her up properly...u must support her back end...r her nails really long?u may need 2 trim them...also some bunnies (how old is she?)like 2 be held like a baby (cradled) i hope this helps...please edit ur question soo we can get a better idea of whaz^!
2006-09-04 12:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by LUCY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ialso have a rabbit well my son does. He also doesnt like to be picked up he bites. just try petting him
2006-09-04 12:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by valerie c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to develop trust.
keep petting her, getting closer and giving treats for tame behavior.
just keep trying- a month isn't very long.
2006-09-04 12:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by R J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most rabbits don't liked to be picked up. it's because they are prey animals and they equate it to being in danger. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-09-04 13:12:38 · answer #8 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋