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Forum BEHAVIOR Bunny wont come near me

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    • Mikayla206
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        I am a new bunny owner. I got my holland lop 4 days ago, but every time I come near she runs into her hidey house. I have spent countless hours trying to let her come to me, but she waits me out every time. I have tried to see if food would do the trick, but no luck. She wont even accept a treat from me. I really do not now what to do.


      • Rhian
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          It can take months for a rabbit to feel comfortable enough in a new space to really take advantage of it. The best advice anyone can give is to be extremely patient. Don’t bother her unless you absolutely need to. While she’s out running around or even sitting in her cage, sit on the floor nearby and make sure you’re doing something else (reading, watching TV, doing other busywork) and don’t make too many large movements or speak too loudly. Don’t offer her treats for quite awhile, you can leave treats sort of nearby you (but far enough away that she’s not too intimidated) if you want to. Take it slow, and don’t get too worked up on forcing a relationship.


        • skysblue
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            Not sure how old your rabbit is….is difficult for older rabbits.
            Maybe my bunny just had an outgoing personality..
            Just to share: When I first got mine, I blocked her in the small bathroom, no cage with just a litterbox, food, water and a small mat. I just pretty much sit in the bathroom all day when i have the time, at least like 4 hours, but is fun anyway cause is bonding time. She can’t really go anywhere since is a small space. Fed her hay with my hand, pick her up, and did everything so she gets used to my scent and presence.
            Now she is just a princess in the house.
            Even if it’s just sitting next to her, i think it helps.


          • MissMary
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              As a general rule I like to give new pets at least a week or two (depending on personality) before I try and interact with them aside from general upkeep and feeding. Try to feed her as close to you as possible and gradually decrease the distance. That way they learn to associate you with good things. Aside from that, just what everyone else said. Spend time with her, but don’t ever force her out of her ‘safe space’ (her box/castle/hut). Even if she seems to be ignoring you, I bet she probably has all of her attention focused on you. Over time she’ll warm up. Don’t get discouraged, my first bunny took 4 months to warm up to my boyfriend, but now she absolutely adores him


            • vanessa
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                Well, I’m going on 2 years with Morgana. After 18 months and observing her pal Avalon letting me pet his head, she would come up to the fence to say hi and let me pet her head lightly for a few seconds. I recently moved her indoors. She was still allowing me to per her head. Then I rearranged her living area, and now we are back to square one. She runs away from me and won’t let me near her. She has always been skittish. I’m not offended. I want her to be happy. She is happy with her pal Avalon. Though if would be way less stressful for her to allow me to handle her when I need to. I’m still trying…

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