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Forum DIET & CARE Brushing bunnies

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    • Shannon
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        So our little girl is already terrified of us.  We pick her up daily because I feel like its important for her to know its going to happen.  Our big bun eventually learned that and is calm once picked up.  Any how, our girl hates it.  the claws are terrible. I’ve clipped them twice. I am afraid she is going to be terrified of me and hate me forever.  

        but she needs brushing!  Our male is now having strung together poops after grooming her so much :/  I could keep them separated but they really seem to get alone.  Any suggestions on how to make brushing her easier.  She has no fear.  She will jump from any height to get away from me and after I have held her and put her back if i get up off the couch at all she freaks out and runs into the sides of her cage in fear.  (she is about 12 weeks).  We don’t give her any treats yet but I do hand feed her her pellets in the morning and at night and she is comfortable approaching me then for food.  


      • Q8bunny
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          Chewie’s a little snot when it comes to brushing so I try to get down on the floor with him and have him take treats from me (usually pellets) while I brush him or lintroller him all sneaky like.


        • SeaTurtleSwims
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            When you start offering her treats you could build a positive association. Offer her a fat pile kale/carrot/cilantro/snow peas/apple something and while she’s going to town, you and brush her. It’s a fair trade, food for grooming, right? When you have her out you could just keep the brush laying around so she can nose it, rub on it on her own and only give her an occasional swipe with it when she’s acting calm to slowly teach her it’s not the sword of satan. My bun doesn’t exactly favor getting brushed, but he tolerates it. PS- our buns look a lot alike! haha

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