I have my rabbits for about a month now. I just want to ask others who also have pet rabbit on how you bond with your rabbits. what games to play with them and things that will make them happy. thanks a bunch...
2006-09-20 02:34:56 · 8 answers · asked by dauntlessblythe 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Just always remember that 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 bunn is to sit on the floor/ground while you let her explore, and she'll eventually come and explore you - and have some food with you, so that when she approaches you, you can show her that you're her friend with this food - a little slice of carrot, or apple, or banana. But don't try to force her, wait until she approaches 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 her in your company, the more she will become familiar with your room, and then will settle down, sit down and relax, and then you can pet her. Another tip, keep things the same around your room, so that she doesn't have to begin her 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://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/?once=true&
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html - this is my site - please have a browse and enjoy!
Very best of luck - give your bunns your time and patience, and you'll be rewarded!
2006-09-20 04:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link to the House Rabbit Society:
http://www.rabbit.org/
They are full of useful info.
2006-09-20 10:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by madfly80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a pet rabbit around cats and small dogs. mine I let run all over the house. and you can get toys for them to play with. but just read the link below. and just follow and let them have there way and watch them they will let you know......
2006-09-20 10:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my rabbit likes to run loose in room she kicks up her heels and speeds around the room then she comes and sleeps beside me, i`ll sit on the floor and watch her run.
she loves her freedom, i put her in a cage at night so she dosen`t chew on anything shes no supose to or to make a mess on the floor.
she is 8 years old now.
2006-09-20 09:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to make male rabbit happy is to buy a female.
(I'm joking ;))
2006-09-20 09:42:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My rabbits love paper towel tubes, hard plastic baby keys, paper bags, branch bites, plastic jingle balls and plastic slinkies. Here is a good article for you and you should browse this website for other information.
2006-09-20 10:12:17 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my rabbits love fresh clover grass from my yard
2006-09-20 18:50:30 · answer #7 · answered by tkwelch87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they like to watch cartoons and eat popcorn
2006-09-20 10:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by el.tuco 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋